Level up your drumming with our brand-new Premium Playalong! “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey – HERE – was released in 1981 and is memorable for its distinctive opening piano riff, driving rhythm and intricate drum part by the legendary Steve Smith. Smith felt a regular rock beat wouldn’t be suitable for the whole song, so he added melodic, syncopated rhythms on the toms and ride cymbal bell, which increase in complexity as the track progresses. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions! The post “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey appeared first on Drum Chann ..read more

Join two of the greatest drumming heroes of all time, Mike Portnoy and Terry Bozzio for their discussion on playing planned or improvised drum parts at live shows with their bands Dream Theater and Missing Persons. Click HERE to watch the full Interview and Drum Jam as part of Terry Bozzio’s exclusive series “The Art Of Drumming”. The post Bozzio & Portnoy: Planned vs. Improv. Parts! appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

Improve your drumming with this playalong! Considered one of the most creative drummers in Brazil, Ramon has a career spanning more than 25 years. “Braba Que Só Ela” – HERE – is a song that showcases everything the best of what Ramon does so well! This playalong features a full transcription, full audio, drumless audio and a video from Ramon himself! The post “Braba Que Só Ela” – Ramon Montagner appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

Known for his amazing work with artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Bobby Brown, Zoro shares one of his very favorite fills – a 6 stroke roll, orchestrated in various ways around the kit. This challenge may not be much of a secret, but see why Zoro keeps coming back to this classic fill! If you would like more from Zoro, head to his Drum Channel course – “Building A Musical Foundation“. The post Learn Zoro’s Classic Fill! appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

Want to learn this classic track with our Premium Playalong, HERE? “Honky Tonk Women” by the Rolling Stones, released in 1969, soared to the top of the charts in both the UK and US. Recognized and earned a Grammy Hall of Fame induction. Featuring the exceptional drumming of Charlie Watts, it presents an excellent independence challenge for drummers aiming to master the cowbell part. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions, and a video lesson from the great Gregg Bissonette, HERE! The post “Honky Tonk Women” – The Rolling Stones appeared first on Drum Chann ..read more

Al Velasquez has an outstanding reputation for teaching and mentoring young students, He was recommended to us for his series of lessons by Gregg Bissonette. In this lesson, he will help beginner and intermediate drummers among us to master the double stroke roll and also press rolls. If you liked this, you will love Al’s full course, HERE. The post Double Fun with Al Velasquez! appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

Level up your drumming with our brand-new Premium Playalong! “Hot for Teacher” by Van Halen is taken from their album, “1984” and was the final single released during the band’s 1974–1985 era. The song features Alex Van Halen’s up-tempo double bass drum shuffle that is reminiscent of Carmine Appice on “Parchment Farm” (1970), Billy Cobham’s “Quadrant 4” (1973) and Simon Phillips on “Space Boogie” (1980). Starting with “Herta-style” patterns on a Simmons electronic pad, then adding the rest of the drum kit, creates one of the most well-known drum intros in history! This playalong features ..read more

This Challenge explores the style of linear funk which has been popularized by drummers such as David Garibaldi and Zigaboo Modeliste and is taken from the course “Playing 3”. This series of lessons will get you started on some complex patterns and grooves to apply to your vocabulary. Are you ready? The post Linear Funk Like Garibaldi and Modeliste! appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

Improve your drumming with this classic Premium Playalong, HERE. Cissy Strut, by The Meters showcases the incredible drumming finesse of Zigaboo Modeliste, a true funk master from New Orleans. This playalong features not only a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions; it also has an accompanying video lesson from Zig himself! The post “Cissy Strut” – The Meters appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more

This Challenge is the classic intro to Led Zepellin’s Rock and Roll. Gregg Bissonette shows you how it starts on the “And of 3” not on “1”. This is also a great intro for a jam session or a 4 bar drum break. The lesson is taken from Gregg’s amazing course – “Classic Drum Beats”. The post Can You Play This Led Zep Intro? appeared first on Drum Channel ..read more