Getting to play on anything from four to six drums (plus the sides, rims, etc.) is what makes tenor drumming so much fun. But where do you hit the head
Matched-Grip Drumming FundamentalsMatched-Grip Drumming Fundamentals
One of the great things about playing tenor drums is we get to use the exact same technique for both of our hands. We don’t have to learn two completely
Introduction to Tenor DrummingIntroduction to Tenor Drumming
Want to learn how to play tenor drums? Welcome to my FREE Introduction to Tenor Drumming lesson series! If you are looking to play tenor drums at your high school,
2018 Blue Devils Quad Feature – Learn This Konnakol Lick2018 Blue Devils Quad Feature – Learn This Konnakol Lick
Want to learn a flashy lick with splits and stick flips? You came to the right place! The 2018 Blue Devils Quad Feature is a super fun lick that is
How to do Stick FlipsHow to do Stick Flips
Who doesn’t love a good stick flip?! They are the best way to add some swag to a lick or make an otherwise basic piece of music super flashy! In
2014 Bluecoats Tenor Feature – Learn This Lick2014 Bluecoats Tenor Feature – Learn This Lick
For this edition of my Learn This Lick series, we are taking a look at the 2014 Bluecoats Tenor Feature. At 210bpm, this is a ridiculously fast lick, but even
4:3 Prep for Bluecoats 2014 Drum Feature4:3 Prep for Bluecoats 2014 Drum Feature
Before diving into a crazy Bluecoats lick, let’s take a close look at how to play the 4:3, or 4 over 3, or 4 against 3 pattern. This rhythmic interpretation
2017 Blue Devils Tenor Solo – Learn This Lick2017 Blue Devils Tenor Solo – Learn This Lick
After getting request after request for the 2017 Blue Devils Tenor Solo, I knew it must be pretty special. Boy, was I right! The Blue Devils always have ridiculously good
How to Play Septuplets – The Easy WayHow to Play Septuplets – The Easy Way
Back when I was marching, I never played septuplets. Fivelets were the new hip subdivision and ninelets showed up occasionally, but never septuplets. Times have changed though, and now septuplets
How to Play Ninelets – The Easy WayHow to Play Ninelets – The Easy Way
Did you just get some sheet music containing ninelets and have no idea how to play them? Never fear, in this post, I will break down how to play ninelets
2017 Blue Devils Drum Break – Learn This Lick2017 Blue Devils Drum Break – Learn This Lick
Some time ago, I reached out on Instagram to see what Lot Hype licks I should learn. @idiophonic.harry recommended the 2017 Blue Devils Drum Break. What a cool lick! From
2000 Cavaliers Tenor Feature – Learn This Lick2000 Cavaliers Tenor Feature – Learn This Lick
I am so excited to start the “Learn this Lick” series of videos and posts. There has been such incredible tenor drumming going on, it will be my absolute pleasure
6 Reasons Chops Aren’t Enough to Make a DCI Tenor Line6 Reasons Chops Aren’t Enough to Make a DCI Tenor Line
You’re the best drummer at your high school, with a year or two as section leader under your belt. You’ve learned all sorts of DCI licks on Lothype, but you
How to Play a Cheese RollHow to Play a Cheese Roll
A couple years ago, I can’t quite remember when, I was playing some triplet grid flam fives and thought: “Why doesn’t anyone ever play a drag on the third partial?”
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Ah, the one-handed drum roll is one of many things that, to the untrained eye, looks like a magic trick. I still remember the first time I saw it (see
How to Keep Drumming After You Age OutHow to Keep Drumming After You Age Out
How do you keep drumming after aging out? Unfortunately, this time comes for everyone. You’ve been developing your skills for years, drumming is your life, and then, all of a
Winning a DCI Championship, My Painful RideWinning a DCI Championship, My Painful Ride
Do you dream of winning a DCI Championship? Be careful what you wish for. Okay, yes, it’s all worth it, but don’t be surprised if there is some heartbreak along