The Exchange

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a drum fill with Sixteenth Note Triplets in 4/4 time, and use the bass drum (single pedal) with-in the rhythm. The stickings are as follows:RLRLFF-RLRLFF-RLFFRL-RLRLRL. Remember to create your own options with the hands/bass(single or double pedal) Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a performance/studio video of Todd tracking & playing “on top” of the Dirty Loops version of the cover by Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”. I mixed the drums a bit “hot” to hear them a bit more in the over-all mix. Also, I intentionally [...]

In this video series by Todd  Walker, we will look at a “Double Bass Fake!” by using a single pedal and the right hand playing floor tom. The rhythm is demonstrated in both sixteenth note form (RRFF), and triplet form (RFF). The left hand plays a quarter note rhythm between the open hi-hat and snare drum.  Thanks for [...]

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look a 4/4 groove using a Phrased 7-7-2 Kick & Snare Pattern (FLFLFLL-FLFLFLL-RL).  A quarter note ride/bell rhythm is played on top of the kick and snare phrase. Thanks for watching!

In this video series we will look at performing a “Mozambique” rhythm, and converting it to a 5/4 odd-time rhythm! The basic rhythm is generally played in 4/4 time. I have added (1) group of sixteenths on the end (5e+a), to create a odd-time “spin” on this great feel. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a lesson with the snare as the main focus to groove on! Try your favorite stickings/rhythms on the snare/edge/center or rim, for some nice dynamic “textures” to your playing. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a lesson in the understanding/meaning behind a “Sticking” pattern, as applied to drumset. In this lesson, the use of Sixteenth Notes in 4/4 time will be the sticking performance example. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a odd-time 7/8 groove on the cowbell. This could give a “latin” feel, in the event you wanted to approach it in odd-time. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a practice pad warm-up routine using Single Paradiddles and Double Strokes. This rhythm alternates between Sixteenth Notes and Eighth Note Triplets in this 4-Bar exercise. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at playing in a 23/16 time signature, and breakdown how to subdivide this odd-time performance. This lesson study is very useful in the ability to understand many different odd-time signatures. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will perform a lesson on the practice pad using Eighth Note Triplets with Accents & Diddles. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a  “Half-Time” sticking pattern, as applied to the toms & snare. Thanks for watching!

In this video series by Todd Walker, we will look at a 4/4 slow cross-stick groove, and breakdown the particular rhythm. Thanks for watching!