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James Brown – Funky Drummer (solo break)

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Thomas Lang Plays “Time” on PDP Concept Series Mega Set-Up

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Thomas dreamed-up this ultimate Concept kit for a performance of the track “Time” from his new ProgPop record. Check out this techy new Carbon Fiber finish a...

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No.50: “D.Garibaldi Inspired Groove”

What do you think of this pattern? I came up with it a few weeks back. It’s clearly inspired by David Garibaldi, though not intentional. Not only due to the syncopation and intricacy, but also the open hats in the middle referencing “The Oakland Stroke”. ... See MoreSee Less

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No.49: “Motif Based Fill”

This one bar fill is made up of a fairly simple motif that occurs twice. The motif starts on beat 1, but because it lasts for three 8ths, it is then repeated on the “&” of beat 2. From beat 4 I chose a slightly different pattern to wrap up the fill. Have a go, then see what fills you can create using this idea of using a short motif.

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No.48: “Four Bar Groove with Extra Cowbell!”

This groove throws some cowbell notes into the mix, in place of what could have been snare ghosts. The pattern does not have to be played left-lead. You could use an x-hat, stack or ride on your right side with a cowbell on your left, and play it minus the hi-hat openings. If you like the sound of the groove, the main thing is to take the overall vibe and concept of the pattern, then come up with your own ideas. Have fun!

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RRL Licks!
Here's a new lesson that some of my students have been enjoying lately. A few drum fills based on just three notes, RRL...

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RRL Lick - Get Creative with Just Three Notes!

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Learn how only three notes, RRL, can be transformed into effective sounding fills. Download the PDF at: willsdrumlessons.com/downloads/educational

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New transcription, ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac...

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Fleetwood Mac – Dreams

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Another transcription just added... “Mountain At My Gates” by Foals.

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Foals – Mountain At My Gates

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Inverted Paradiddle Beats (RLLR LRRL) has been uploaded to my YouTube channel...

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Inverted Paradiddle Beats (RLLR LRRL)

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No.46: “Stepped Hi-Hat Groove”

This groove incorporates a three note linear sticking in the middle, played twice, featuring stepped hi-hats. Once I start getting to grips with a tricky groove, I like to break away and improvise a fill. Checking that I can then comfortably return to the groove.
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I was up at the The UK Drum Show in Manchester recently and got an amazing price on some Istanbul Mehmet Traditional Cymbals! Thanks to Drum Shop. I've been playing and recording them over the last few days and figured I'd put together a little product demo...

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No.45: “Layered Themes"

Just a fun pattern which came about while trying to build up layers of sound... If only I had more limbs!
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New drum score added... I’ve written out Ash Soan’s drum parts for a new James Morrison song, which features Joss Stone, called: “My Love Goes On”.

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James Morrison – My Love Goes On (feat. Joss Stone)

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I’ve just finished a transcription of Steve Ferrone’s drum parts on a Chaka Khan song from 1980 called: “Clouds”. Check it out here...

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Chaka Khan – Clouds

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8 months ago

No.44: “Another quasi-linear beat"

This groove mainly came about while working on my ability to insert hi-hat foot notes into linear patterns. To make the groove a little easier to feel, notice that counts “1” & “2” in the first bar and “3” in the second are a paradiddle sticking.
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No.43: “paradiddle over baião"

This time I’m playing a paradiddle, voiced between ride bell, snare & toms, over a baião style foot ostinato. It’s a fun little coordination workout, and sounds pretty effective too.
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No.42: “Doubles ‘n’ Flams"

It was the opening double stroke roll that inspired this fill. It’s played between the snare & hi-hat, with bass under each hi-hat note. From there the fill makes it’s way down the kit incorporating flams between two sound sources and some ghost notes. Enjoy!
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New transcription just added:
“King James” by Anderson .Paak

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Anderson .Paak – King James

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10 months ago

No.41: “Metric Modulation Ex. 2 of 2"

1. Start with a basic groove.
2. Imply a new time feel with the ride bell & hi-hat pedal (by changing the division of 8th notes).
3. Change up the kick & snare to match the ride & hat, creating a new time feel.
4. Move the ride & hat to imply the original pulse against the new feel.
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No.40: “Metric Modulation Ex. 1 of 2"

1. Start with a basic groove.
2. Imply a new time feel with the ride bell & hi-hat pedal (by changing the division of 8th notes).
3. Change up the kick & snare to match the ride & hat, creating a new time feel.
4. Move the ride & hat to imply the original pulse against the new feel.
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