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View Quintuplet Beat inspired by George “Spanky” McCurdy

Firstly apologies for the lack of new drum videos over the last 6 months or so, I’ve been very busy with other projects, particularly my Drum Rudiment Dictionary.

Here’s a clip of me playing a Quintuplet beat I wrote recently that was inspired by George “Spanky” McCurdy. Read More…

There is now a new page giving a Guide to Drum Rolls under the “Education” section of the web site. Read More…

Now be honest lol! If your answer is less than 100 or even if you’re a Drum Rudiment expert, please check out my Rudiment Encyclopedia featuring over 300+ Drum Rudiments including Standard Rudiments, Hybrid Rudiments and Others. Read More and Add Your Vote…

View Book Report Lick

This is a better quality version of a lick I had previously posted in September 2009. Read More…

There is now a new page giving a beginner’s guide to rudiments under the “Education” section of the web site. Read More…

View Flam Paradiddle Five Lick

This drum lick is based on a Flam Paradiddle Five (first five notes of a Flam Paradiddle). Read More…

View More Gospel Rim Click Tricks

Here’s a few grooves inspired by Chris Dave and George Spanky McCurdy. Read More…

There is now a new page on the 40 PAS Rudiments under the “Education” section of the web site. Read More…

View Paradiddle Lick

Here’s a Paradiddle Lick you can try. Read More…

View “Spanky” Style Drum Lick

Here’s a clip of me playing a lick inspired by George “Spanky” McCurdy. Check him out if you have not already, he and Chris Dave have to be some of the most inventive drummers I’ve ever seen! Read More…