I always wondered why Stick Control was never expanded to include odd rhythmic groupings so I wrote my own version. Download the PDF: Odd Stick Control

Drum set transcription of Steve Ferrone playing on Cut the Cake by the Average White Band. Funky stuff. Download the PDF: Cut the Cake Corrected

I found some old drum set transcriptions on a backup disc that I thought you might like. First is Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N Roses. PDF: Welcome to the Jungle - Drum Set Transcription

It's usually the non-drummer who thinks that one drum set is the same as the next. Ask a guitarist to play a different guitar or amp and you're likely to hear, "No way! That's not my sound, man!"  Since there are huge physical (and creative) differences between drummers and an infinite number of playing styles, it's ...

A very popular piece of musical advice often given to drummers is LESS IS MORE.  After all my years of playing I still contemplate how to apply this advice. Many criticize Joey Jordison's over-the-top style with the nu metal band Slipknot. Others criticize Charlie Watts for his simple backbeats with the classic rockers The Rolling Stones. Does playing many notes make ...

An oldie, but a goodie, this quick little tip can come in handy.

Often I get the music for a gig or rehearsal with only a day or two away so many songs need to be learned within a short period of time. Instead of writing them out in a traditional musical chart or playing the songs over and over until memorized,  I've found it easier to use a ...

Part 6 in my series which applies traditional snare drum rudiments to the drum set. Here I demonstrate the basic Single, Double, and Triple Ratamacues and how to create variations for the drum set. I show different orchestrations, rhythmic variations, and double bass drum applications. Whether you're into Bonham, Gadd, or Tre Cool, you will ...