Playing in 7 is an online lesson by Vic Firth Artist Paul Wandtke featured as part of a series of Paul Wandtke metal drumming lessons on sickdrummer.com. The lesson series runs across six issues of Sick Drummer magazine, and covers drumming concepts such as reading drum music, learning odd time signatures, the importance of counting, learning new double-bass grooves in odd signatures or that are dynamic, and more. His lessons are a blend of video and reading concepts, giving readers two tools with which to learn. With two lessons already online, this feature is a valuable read for all types of drummers, not just metal drummers.

Paul Wandtke's Playing in 7 can be found by visiting sickdrummer.com (or click here).