Beginner Drum Beat Lesson

Beginner Drum Beat Lesson

Learn the Essential Beginner Drum Beat Get started with 3 Easy Drum Beats This Is The Beginner Funk Drums Course Hey (soon to be) drummers,I'm really glad you found your way to Total Drummer online drum lessons and I'm even gladder (that might not be a real word!) that you are embarking on your drumming journey. This website is here to serve people just like you by offering everything you need to become a great drummer. The drum learning resources you will find here are designed to take you from complete beginner drummer right through to professional drummer step by…
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Use Somebody – King’s of Leon Drum Chart

Use Somebody – King’s of Leon Drum Chart

Drum Transcription for Use Somebody - Kings of Leon Here is the full drum transcription for Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. This was the second single from their 2008 album Only by the Night. The song was a huge commercial success reaching the number one spot in many countries and gaining a Grammy for three categories. It features the recognisable drum style of Nathan Followill with interesting displaced snares through the intro and choruses which create a 3;3;2 pattern across every two bars. It also displays exciting tom build ups at the end of the verses and some great hooks in…
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Reggae Drum Lesson

Reggae Drum Lesson

Learn the essential Reggae drum beats Get started with a Reggae drum lesson This Reggae drum lesson provides a very quick video lesson to help you learn the essential Reggae drum beat to get you started in the genre. Reggae is the most famous music to come from Jamaica and the most well known Reggae artist is Bob Marley. His drummer Carlton Barrett is generally credited for popularising the drum beat that this lesson looks at. This beat is called the 'one drop' and really is essential for any drummer who wants to play Reggae. Although Carlton Barrett is well …
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Double Paradiddle Funk Groove

Double Paradiddle Funk Groove

Funky Double Paradiddle Beat Over 16ths Learn how to use a double paradiddle in a fun drum grooveDouble Paradiddle Funk Funky rudiment derived drum grooveJust in case you were thinking that rudiments were boring I've gotta tell you something. THEY ARE NOT! And this double paradiddle funk groove is here to prove it. I am a drum geek so I actually enjoy sitting with a pad and sticks playing rudiments in their purest form. But even if you're not as sad as me you just need to realise that there are a million things we can use rudiments for to…
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