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Oct 15, 2014

“Hard Knocked Life” Jay Z – Drum Lesson

Nick Dahlberg

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!

Oct 14, 2014

“Hey Baby” No Doubt – Drum Lesson

Nick Dahlberg

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!

Oct 13, 2014

“Happy” Pharrell – Drum Lesson

Nick Dahlberg

Here’s my drum lesson on the song, ” Happy” by Pharrell! Great beat!

Oct 5, 2014

“Empire State of Mind” Jay Z – Drum Lesson

Here’s my lesson on how to play the two bar drum set beat to Jay Z’s, “Empire State of Mind.”

Oct 5, 2014

“Green Onions” Booker T and the MG’s – Drum Lesson

Nick Dahlberg

“Green Onions” by Booker T and the MG’s is an easy groove drums! Al Jackson Jr was the drummer and he kept it simple, clean and memorable. It’s just quarter notes on the Ride Cymbal, “2” and “4” on the Snare and Hi-Hat(left foot). Finally an “1′ “ah 3” on the Bass Drum. Enjoy!

Mar 20, 2014