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“Paper Planes” M.I.A. – Drum Lesson
Here’s my tutorial on this great two bar linear beat used in the M.I.A. song “Paper Planes!” Love this song and I have so much fun playing it as a linear groove. Linear drumming is when no two limbs overlap on top of each other, and never causes a compound note. By not playing two notes at the same time it causes the beat to flow in a unique way. This technique is used often in Fusion music. Players such…
“Hard Knocked Life” Jay Z – Drum Lesson
This is a classic two bar groove used in Jay Z’s, “Hard Knocked Life.” Only difference in the two bars is the bass drum as noted below. Remember to shuffle any of the bass drums that fall on “e” or “ah.” Enjoy!
“Hey Baby” No Doubt – Drum Lesson
Love this beat in No Doubt’s, “Hey Baby” during the chorus. This is a great beat by Adrian Young. Here’s my tutorial on how to get this beat just right!
“Happy” Pharrell – Drum Lesson
Here’s my drum lesson on the song, ” Happy” by Pharrell! Great beat!
Rudiments – Full List
My Full List of Rudiments!