Reverse Triplet 16 Beat In Half Time

Developing the reverse triplet 16 beat groove by switching it to half time.

Reverse Triplet 16 Beat Style Groove

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Reverse Triplet 16 Beat Using Toms

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of toms to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Reverse Triplet Ghosted Snare 16 Beat Groove

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Reverse Triplet Ride And Hi Hat 16 Beat Groove

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Rhythm First Reading Method

A beginners lesson on reading and constructing grooves by finding a base rhythm.

Riding On The Snare With Left Foot Counts

Add a left foot count underneath this re orchestrated groove concept.

Riding On The Snare: Half Time Groove Examples

Switching accent placements within this groove concept lesson to alter the feel.

Right Hand '1 +a' Rhythm In 6/8

An interesting 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.

Right Hand '1 e +' Rhythm In 6/8

An interesting 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.

Right Hand 'e + a' Rhythm In 6/8

A 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.

Right Hand Crotchets In 12/8 Grooves

An idea for using odd groupings for the right hand in 12/8.

Rock Improvisation Based On A Groove

An improvisation walk through based on a rock groove that uses a cowbell, includes a Free MP3 Backing Track.

Rudiment Workout: 05-02-2021 (Double Stroke Roll In 6/8 Imitating A Groove)

In this level 1 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a simple double stroke roll in 6/8. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. The exercise allows you to develop all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 7.7MB.

Rudiment Workout: 09-04-2021 (Groove Style Triple Paradiddle)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be taking a triplet paradiddle and orchestrating it in a way that makes it sound a lot like a groove. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated, giving you time to develop the necessary co-ordination. The exercise allows you to develop all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.1MB.

Rudiment Workout: 15-05-2020 (Groove Style Triple Paradiddle)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be creating a groove style pattern from a triplet paradiddle. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. Using this lesson you will be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.5MB.

Rudiment Workout: 24-04-2020 (Double Paradiddle Orchestrated As A Groove)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be creating a 6/8 groove from a double paradiddle. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. While you are mostly focusing on learning a groove, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.3MB.

Rudimentary Jazz Groove With Quarter Note Kicks

Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by adding some bass drums.

Rudimentary Jazz Groove With Quarter Note Kicks And Snares

Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by combining quarter note kick and snare placements.

Simulated Four On The Floor With Decorative 8th Note Kicks

Learn about using decorative 8th note kicks to add some rhythmic interest to 4 on the floor style grooves in the time signature of 6/8.