Triplets

16th Note Triplet Fill

The secret of the 16th note triplet fill is to master the transition between straight 8th notes and 16th note triplets. Learn hot to keep straight 8th notes on hihat, count the subdivision and play both rhythms on snare! Video tutorial. Click explain more button under the videoplayer for extended instructions!
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Moving Accents

This challenge will help you to feel comfortable with triplet fill accents in every position of the drumbeat. Play two bars only until you get the feel for the particular accent placement, then move on to the next. Finish the challenge by combining them to smooth phrases. In next scene we show the next step of the concept, application to fill ins.
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Moving Accents Fill Position 1

When you master moving the accents on the snare it is time to apply it to the drumset. Learn how to play the accents in bassdrum and move the other strokes to the toms. Can you beat the fast tempo? Explore the drumlesson!
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Moving Accents Fill Position 2

Learn how to overcome problems with position two, here is a hint for you. Start with your feet's only, sing the counting subdivision. Keep the hihat on the first triplet and the bassdrum on the second. When you master the feet's, then add the hands! Video drumlesson.
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Moving Accents Fill Position 3

Learn step by step technique to master difficult triplet accent drum fills. Start with your feet's only and sing the counting subdivision. Keep hihat on the first triplet and the bassdrum on the third. When your feet's feels comfortable, then add the hands! Video drumlesson.
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Ratamacue Fills Sticking Key

Learn this concept that is very useful for drumsolos and fills. Learn the sticking for each note value! In next scene we combine them into phrases. Explanatory drumlesson!
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Using Ratamacue Fills Sticking Key

Start by choosing a basic rhythm containing straight 4 notes, 8th notes, 4 note rests and 8th note rests. Then apply the combinations from the ratamacue fills sticking key from previous scene to each group of note values in the basic rhythm. Take your time, learn in your own pace! Explanatory animations.
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Ratamacue Fills Example

Learn how to keep 8th notes on hihat at all times, and ratamacue accents in bassdrum. Listen, view the sticking if needed and play along! Explanatory drumlesson.
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