The Exchange

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a lesson using a “One Handed (R) Fill”. In this 4/4 fill we are using 32nd notes, sixteenths, and sixteenth note triplets. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a groove in 4/4, while playing around the backbeat.  This is a very common/contemporary way of playing  in the styles of funk, soul  and, R&B. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a Polyrhythm of “4 Over 5″. The time signature is  in 5/4 with the main groove, while the implied bell groove  on top  is in “4″. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, this performance video is in memory/tribute to the late/great Ed Shaughnessy!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a Funk Groove in 4/4. Thanks for watching!

In this video performance by Todd Walker, we perform a short example of a “Mambo” feel in the Oddtime of “7″.

In this video series by Todd Walker, we look at a simple practice pad warm-up using Eighth Note Triplets. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a groove lesson in 3/4 time. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we look at a classic groove by the great Steve  Gadd  from the 1976 tune by Chick Corea  ”Lenore” (The Leprechaun). This is played in the (B) section (Synth. Solo)  of the tune.  Thanks for watching!

IN this video series by Todd Walker, enjoy Todd tracking to Dave Weckl  ”You Rang”……… Enjoy!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a simple approach to adding “Ghost Strokes” to a 6/8, or Triplet  (Blues) feel. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a very easy approach to learning a few Odd-Times in 5,7,9,and11, using a “Single Paradiddle” RLRR-LRLL……on the practice pad. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a “Funk”  idea, where you play a stop (Flam) on beat “1″, and do not resolve it to a  standard performance of  hitting a crash cymbal. I have added samples to the final mix for the Kick and Snare sounds….FYI  Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a 4/4 fill using a Sixteenth Note Triplet +-Trip-Let. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a studio tracking performance to the Big Band tune “Alianza” in a Latin/Jazz feel. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a studio tracking session to the tune “You Rang?” by a Dave Weckl Play Along. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a Funk/Fusion style groove in 4/4 time. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at playing the Up-Beats on “and’s , to enhance where we place our backbeat! Thanks for watching!

In this performance video by Todd Walker we will look at tracking /recording drums to the Chick Corea classic tune “Spain”.  Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a Sixteenth Groove/Fill using an Inverted Paradiddle & 7-Note Phrase being  played between the hands and foot. The entire rhythm is ( RLLR-LRRL-RFLF-RFFL). Thanks for watching!