For this week's lesson we are exploring the wonders that accents can bring to your groove. In this video we begin with a very basic half time, 16th note beat. By the end of the video we have the same sticking pattern but have transformed our beginner beat to an intermediate/advanced sounding groove. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com SHEET MUSIC: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com/latestfreedrumlessons *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we are back on the practice pad to work on some of the more technically challenging rudiments. The primary focus of this lesson is the paradiddle pattern played as triplets with the accents still landing every 4 notes. Sounds great and I can't wait to see what we can do with it on the kit. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com SHEET MUSIC: https://5b5cea80-6e2b-4c80-8f13-1c6e892b3dad.filesusr.com/ugd/36f811_6eea815a6c6c4eec839e26fde44c9a17.pdf *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

Happy New Year Drummers! For the first lesson of 2021 we have got a gratuitous two measure sextuplet/16th note triplet drum fill that will only be viable in vary rare situations. The lick is made up of three sticking patterns - RLRLKK, RLRLKKRLK, and RLRLRL. You can of course orchestrate this around the kit as you like, but for this lesson we will maintain a clockwise motion around the kit. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com SHEET MUSIC: https://5b5cea80-6e2b-4c80-8f13-1c6e892b3dad.filesusr.com/ugd/36f811_281f35121c764f40bcb1b0a6f6e62b18.pdf *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a delightfully dirty sounding groove (when you add a bit of distortion into the mix) which is compiled of a bunch of different ideas that I have stolen from some of my favourite drummers and drum beats. In the video we take a look at how to develop the groove from a basic sticking pattern in to the monster it sounds like in the intro. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com SHEET MUSIC: https://5b5cea80-6e2b-4c80-8f13-1c6e892b3dad.filesusr.com/ugd/36f811_3c24d47e08074106ad62e9f85dd47e57.pdf *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a monster sounding drum fill that is actually really simple to play. The only real barrier you will encounter is your own hand speed. We have got 32 single strokes subdivided into groups of 6,4,4,8, and 10 with accents on a cymbal with a kick at the start of each group. I have taken this idea from one of the fills that you will find in 'Unsainted' by Slipknot. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a two measure groove with a funky, drum n bass feel to it. The purpose of learning this cheeky little beat is to get our ghost notes and rim shots working well together. This is a very busy groove for you left hand on the snare and will be mixing up a whole bunch of dynamic patterns that can be used in a number of other contexts as well. SIGN UP ON MY WEBSITE FOR DOUBLE THE LESSONS AT: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a four measure sequence that I have straight up stolen from the awesome groove Jeff Porcaro plays in the track 'Mushanga' withToto. I absolutely love the concepts behind this beat and will be using many elements from Jeff's original idea to create a fun and percussive groove on my four piece kit. SIGN UP ON MY WEBSITE FOR DOUBLE THE LESSONS AT: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a quick and simple one measure drum fill for intermediate to advanced level drummers. It's a great sounding lick that uses as many parts of the kit as possible! SIGN UP ON MY WEBSITE FOR DOUBLE THE LESSONS AT: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson I have put together another gratuitous, but fun linear drum fill to learn. The main sticking pattern is RLK with some cool crossover work to make it look and sound extra spicy! SIGN UP ON MY WEBSITE FOR DOUBLE THE LESSONS AT: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we break down the core groove to the well known track 'Tequila'. This song has got some infectious hooks and a great beat behind it, with a lovely clave style pattern on the ride. In this video we strip the groove down to its basic components, build it back up again, mess around with some voicings on the toms and add some gratuitous double kick pedal action in there for good measure. SIGN UP ON MY WEBSITE FOR DOUBLE THE LESSONS AT: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a number of ideas inspired by some classic drum and bass grooves. The first beat we look at draws from the infamous Amen drum break and the following ideas act as a musical response to that groove. By The end of the lesson we end up with an eight measure sequence that is both fun and challenging to play, especially at those higher tempos. I hope you like it! SHEET MUSIC: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

Merry Christmas drummers! for this week's lesson we continue the sextuplet theme, only this week (and because it's Christmas) we have got three delicious drum licks to keep you going throughout the holidays. Each lick has a fresh sticking pattern that will exercise your dynamics, technique, hand and foot speed. I hope you enjoy them. SHEET MUSIC: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got a delightful single measure drum lick that combines a few sextuplet sticking patterns. This has got to be one of my favourite drum fill concepts, mixing up the groups of 6 (RLRLKK) followed by a cheeky Bonham style triplet (RLK). SHEET MUSIC: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we have got another banging tom groove. This time we are playing in a 6/4 time signature and the idea borrows heavily from the track Riverboat Song by Ocean Colour Scene. Throughout the lesson we develop the groove by adding stepped hi hats, some single stroke triplets, and some 16th notes. Another great example of stealing an idea and then manipulating it with few of ideas of our own ;) SHEET MUSIC: https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex

For this week's lesson we are taking a look at one of my favourite bands Tool and favourite drummers Danny Carey. The lesson will take a look at a cool sounding triplet tom groove using the double kick pedal that features right at the end of Tool's classic track 'Schism'. The triplet is played between the floor tom and the double kick pedal and makes for a great workout for the feet. https://www.alexribchesterdrums.com *NEW DRUMMERS!* QUICK START GUIDE TO PLAYING THE DRUMS LESSON PACKAGE: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/al... BUY THE NEW BOOK: https://www.onlinedrummer.com/shop/ro... CHECK OUT BALBEX DRUM STICKS! - http://balbex.cz/en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRibchest... TWITTER: - https://twitter.com/AlexRibchester You will also find links to my facebook page and twitter, as well as xbox live if you are a gamer like me. Hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers. Alex