# TigerBillsDrumBeat.com > Best Free drum Lessons from expert teacher Tiger Bill ## Posts - [A Fresh Approach to Drumming by Marko Djordjevic](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/a-fresh-approach-to-drumming-by-marko-djordjevic/): On this dvd, Marko Djordjevic takes you on a step by step journey through the basics of drumming with a fresh approach. This info will be useful to the beginner and seasoned pro alike, as Marko explains the components that are essential for mastering the technical side of the instrument. And since technique is only a tool to be used for furthering your musical vision, Marko teams up with bassist extraordinaire Janek Gwizdala to bring you track after track of inspiring and innovative music, composed by Marko for his group SVETI, which Phil Di Pietro of allaboutjazz fame calls a […] - [Stephen Perkins A Drummer's Life DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/stephen-perkins-a-drummers-life-dvd/): For legendary Jane’s Addiction stickman Stephen Perkins, drumming is a job, an adventure, and a way of life. Drum Workshop captures Stephen demonstrating his hit songs, a snapshot of life on the road, and his unique percussive approach to drum set—all in High Definition and 5.1 surround sound. Buy Stephen Perkins A Drummer’s Life DVD Regular Price: $39.99 Your Clearance Price: $8.99 + Free Shipping – SAVE $$$ P.S. Limited Stock Blow Out SALE Pricing = ALL CLEARANCE SALES FINAL! - [Alien Ant Farm DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/alien-ant-farm-dvd/): The Alien Ant Farm Live from the Drum Channel Studios DVD features the original Alien Ant Farm: Together again–Dryden Mitchell, Terry Corso, Tye Zamora, and Mike Cosgrove are older, wiser, and crazier than ever. The Riverside, California boys killed it in this DC Live Show, hosted by one of their idols, Terry Bozzio. They played eight songs along with a roundtable interview and a drum lesson from Mike. Buy Alien Ant Farm DVD Regular Price: $22.99 Your Clearance Price $8.99 + Free Shipping – SAVE $$$ P.S. Limited Stock Blow Out SALE Pricing = ALL CLEARANCE SALES FINAL! - [Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/afro-cuban-big-band-play-along-dvd/): This Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along DVD gives the drummer/percussionist an opportunity to play contemporary Afro-Cuban music in a big band setting. Playing tunes from the Latin Grammy-winning group Afro-Bop Alliance, drummer Joe McCarthy focuses on three of the predominant groove categories of mainstream Afro-Cuban music: mambo, cha–cha–cha and 6/8 Afro–Cuban. State-of-the-art camera work gives an in-depth look at Joe’s multi-level approach to playing these exciting rhythms, while his focused, straight-ahead concepts take the mystery out of applying these grooves to today’s music. The DVD features play–along tracks (minus the drums), an E–book containing the complete charts and examples demonstrated on […] - [Buddy Rich Up Close DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/buddy-rich-up-close-dvd/): For the first time you can view Buddy’s chops like you’re sitting right next to him! In 1982, Buddy Rich filmed three shows over three days at the Statler Hotel in New York. They were never aired. In fact, they were never even edited. This DVD, Buddy Rich Up Close, is a special edit of The Buddy Rich Show. It spotlights six songs: Love For Sale, Bugle Call Rag, West Side Story, Birdland, Greensleeves, and Dancing Men–with as many cameras as possible focusing on Buddy and his incredible drumming technique. Included are the show’s main edit plus three different versions […] - [The Drummers of Frank Zappa DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/the-drummers-of-frank-zappa-dvd/): This DVD features performances and interviews with some of the best drummers to ever work with Frank Zappa: Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Chad Wackerman, Ruth Underwood, and Ralph Humphrey. Buy The Drummers of Frank Zappa DVD - [Stanton Moore Groove Alchemy DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/stanton-moore-groove-alchemy-dvd/): Groove Alchemy is a complete method for developing a massive vocabulary of grooves in various funk-based styles, along with a historical overview of some of the key grooves in the development of funk. Says Moore: Groove Alchemy reflects the program I have put myself through to improve my own funk and groove playing. It’s a groove boot camp that will vastly increase your knowledge of classic grooves and more importantly, will also ignite your imagination and make you a funkier and more creative drummer. On the 3-hour Groove Alchemy DVD, Stanton presents a historical overview of some of the most […] - [Ken Scott's Guide to Mixing and Recording Epik Drums](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/ken-scotts-guide-to-mixing-and-recording-epik-drums/): This DVD is the best tool for anyone interested in learning how to record and mix real drum kits. With today’s technology, sampled drums are used more and more, but every engineer and producer needs to know how to record and mix a real drum kit. This package contains everything you need to learn from the masters. You get grooves played by five of the most iconic drummers of all time: Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Rod Morgenstein (Winger, Dixie Dregs), Bob Siebenberg (Super Tramp), and Woody Woodmansey (David Bowie). Every groove is included as […] - [Jim Chapin Speed, Power, Control, Endurance](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/jim-chapin-speed-power-control-endurance/): Buy Jim Chapin Speed, Power, Control, Endurance DVD - [Benny Greb The Language of Drumming](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/benny-greb-the-language-of-drumming/): A revolutionary addition to drum education, this DVD set presents the method created and used by internationally-acclaimed drummer Benny Greb to develop his awe-inspiring creativity, musicality and technique that raises the art of drumming to an entirely new level. As Greb explains, learning to play the drums is like learning to speak a language. Knowing a few basic drum beats and fills is like knowing only a few standard phrases in a language; they won’t allow you to communicate clearly or have a full, interactive conversation in practical situations. Greb then introduces his revolutionary 24-character system and shows how to […] - [The Master Drummer by John Riley](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/the-master-drummer-by-john-riley/): The Master Drummer is based on over 40 years of observing and studying the master players. Throughout this DVD, renowned player, author, and teacher John Riley defines and explores the four key musical components drummers must develop in order to play at the highest level. John’s insightful approach will help any drummer grow, regardless of level or style, and will lead to positive results in the achievement of one’s musical goals. Buy The Master Drummer by John Riley - [Modern Drummer Festival 2000](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/modern-drummer-festival-2000-dvd/): This 170 minute DVD features all of the material on both video releases of the festival plus clinics and interviews. Features performances by Don Brewer, Vinnie Colaiuta and Karizma, Horacio Hernandez with Marc Quinones, Akira Jimbo, Dave Lombardo and others! Buy Modern Drummer Festival 2000 DVD Regular Price: $29.99 Your Clearance Price: $8.99 + Free Shipping – SAVE $$$ P.S. Limited Stock Blow Out SALE Pricing = ALL CLEARANCE SALES FINAL! - [Rhythmic Visions by Gavin Harrison](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/rhythmic-visions-by-gavin-harrison/): Every drummer should have Gavin Harrison’s highly-acclaimed and cutting edge books Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives that have earned him 10-star reviews. And now his DVD provides an in-depth look at the complete Rhythmic Illusions concept, featuring lessons on: Also included are five full-length performances, alternative audio mixes with and without click tracks, on-screen notation, subtitles in German and Italian, and more. Buy Rhythmic Visions by Gavin Harrison - [Zigaboo - The Originator of New Orleans Funky Drumming](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/zigaboo-the-originator-of-new-orleans-funky-drumming/): If you’re looking to learn New Orleans style drumming, you might as well learn from an original and one of the best, Zigaboo Modeliste. This dvd not only covers the history of this style of music but Zigaboo demonstrates what make the style unique. Buy Zigaboo – The Originator of New Orleans Funky Drumming DVD - [The Brush Secret](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/the-brush-secret/): I’m a huge fan of brushes, which I consider to be a lost art. Luckily, this DVD shows off Florian Alexandru-Zorn’s clear and comprehensive concepts for brush technique, taking it a step farther than just patterns alone. He even applies brushes in some non-traditional settings such as up-tempo rock music. Buy The Brush Secret DVD Regular Price: $26.99 Your Clearance Price: $8.99 + Free Shipping – SAVE $$$ P.S. Limited Stock Blow Out SALE Pricing = ALL CLEARANCE SALES FINAL! - [Brain - The Worst Drum Instructional DVD Ever](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/brain-worst-drum-instructional-dvd-ever/): Brain has made the worst, or possibly the best drum instructional DVD ever. This is his follow up to the cult favorite, Brain Lessons: Shredding Repis on the Gnar Gnar Rad and it focuses on the 2 & 4. Brain demonstrates his simple drumming philosophy as he performs with friends, Buckethead and DJ Disc. This feature-packed DVD also includes various skits, educational segments and a host of special features, and is laugh-out-loud funny and inspiring for drummers of all ages and skill levels. Buy Brain – The Worst Drum Instructional DVD Ever - [Behind the Player - Tommy Clufetos](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/behind-the-player-tommy-clufetos/): Tommy Clufetos, renowned drummer for Rob Zombie, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper and others, takes you behind the scenes as he demonstrates the crushing technique and hard-hitting style that have made him a heavy hitter. View Clufeto teaching the songs Lords of Salem and American Witch by Rob Zombie, and enjoy special guest appearances by Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 and Slipknot bassist Paul Gray. Buy Behind the Player – Tommy Clufetos Regular Price: $19.99 Your Clearance Price: $8.99 + Free Shipping – SAVE $$$ P.S. Limited Stock Blow Out SALE Pricing = ALL CLEARANCE SALES FINAL! - [Basic Drum Lesson 1: How to choose a great drum instructor](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-1-how-to-choose-a-great-drum-instructor/): TigerBill here. This one shows you exactly what to look for when choosing an expert drum instructor so you can avoid wasting both your time and money. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 1: Take Tiger Bill's Triplet Challenge - Drum Lesson](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-1-take-tiger-bills-triplet-challenge-drum-lesson/): What was originally a contest where anyone could participate, is now a good exercise you can use as a chops challenge. Start off with a metronome tempo that lets you play each exercise in a relaxed manner and gradually increase the speed over time. If you’re using tension-free technique, you should be able to raise your metronome tempo over time. Keep a blank notebook around so you can keep track of your progress. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 2: How to find the ideal stick balance point](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-2-how-to-find-the-ideal-stick-balance-point/): Here’s a How To for finding the ideal stick balance point. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 2: Joe Morello Master Studies - The Way it Should Be Played](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-2-joe-morello-master-studies-the-way-it-should-be-played/): Here’s an example of how Joe wanted his book “Master Studies” to be played. If you’re having trouble playing the techniques up to speed, check out my Concepts of Tension Free Drumming – Now available as an online course you can access from any device with an Internet connection: https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/tensio… If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 3: How to execute George Stone's Free Stroke](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-3-how-to-execute-george-stones-free-stroke/): Learn how to properly execute the Free Stroke, a technique used by the world’s top drummers. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 3: Tiger Bill's Variations on Joe Morello's Master Studies - Drum Lesson](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-3-tiger-bills-variations-on-joe-morellos-master-studies-drum-lesson/): This is Tiger Bill’s own spin on the first page of Joe Morello’s book Master Studies. Check it out and try it for yourself. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 4: Your first 4-way coordination Groove](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-4-your-first-4-way-coordination-groove/): TigerBill here. This time I demonstrate a basic 4-way coordination groove, which is one of the most commonly used in the business. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 4: Concepts of Tension Free Drumming - Advanced Hand Techniques](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-4-concepts-of-tension-free-drumming-advanced-hand-techniques/): For drummers of all ages and skill levels, these DVDs will take you all the way to your drumming goals by incorporating wrists, fingers, arms, and topping them off with my specialty techniques. NOTE: My DVDs only ship to the USA but my online version can be accessed from anywhere in the world with an Internect connection: https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/tensio… My concepts, used by thousands of students around the globe, are based on the best of the traditional techniques of Gladstone, Stone, and Moeller but modified to my exacting specifications bringing you the Ultimate in PEPS – Precision, Endurance, Power & Speed […] - [Basic Drum Lesson 5: Exercises to improve The Money Beat](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-5-exercises-to-improve-the-money-beat/): TigerBill here. This time we’re working on improving the Money Beat groove we worked on last time. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 5: Tiger Bill's One-Handed Roll](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-5-tiger-bills-one-handed-roll/): If you’d like to develop a legit one-handed roll, like you see in the demonstration, check out TigerBill’s Tension Free Drumming Online course – get lifetime access that works on all devices with an Internet connection. You’ll learn everything from the basics to advanced techniques needed to allow you to play with maximum precision, endurance, power, and speed with ease and with no Tension, which is a major cause of repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/tensio… If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 6: Taking the Money Beat to the next level](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-6-taking-the-money-beat-to-the-next-level/): TigerBill here. This time we’re taking the Money Beat to the next level. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 6: Tiger Bill's Advanced Hand Technique DVD](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-6-tiger-bills-advanced-hand-technique-dvd/): Learn how to read music, play rudiments, dance rhythms, and solos. Play with maximum speed, power, endurance and control using TigerBill’s exclusive Tension-Free Drumming concepts. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 7: The most critical skill that every drummer must develop](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-7-the-most-critical-skill-that-every-drummer-must-develop/): As a drummer you’ll want to develop this skill. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advance Drum Lesson 7: Tension Free Drumming DVD Trailer](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advance-drum-lesson-7-tension-free-drumming-dvd-trailer/): This Series contains the most detailed demonstration of Hand Technique ever produced. If you’re a drummer looking to play at top speed with maximum power, endurance, and precision but without the risk of developing the common repetitive motion injuries, learn the complete system developed by Tiger Bill that allows you to play exactly like he does – with no tension! This is the first time Tiger Bill’s method has been available to anyone outside of his private students. Tiger Bill’s Concepts of Tension Free Drumming: Hand Technique is now available on DVD and Online. Tiger’s system modifies and modernizes the […] - [Basic Drum Lesson 8: Developing the Single Stroke Roll](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-8-developing-the-single-stroke-roll/): TigerBill here. This time we’re developing the Single Stroke Roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 8: Imitators vs Originators](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-8-imitators-vs-originators/): This time we’re comparing imitators to originators. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 9: Does Practice with a Metronome Help or Hurt Your Drumming?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-9-does-practice-with-a-metronome-help-or-hurt-your-drumming/): TigerBill here. This time we’re discussing the benefits, and possible downsides, of working out with a metronome. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 9: Dropping your sticks, a good thing?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-9-dropping-your-sticks-a-good-thing/): Is dropping your drumstick really a good thing? TigerBill weighs in. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 10: Reading Music: Important or Not?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-10-reading-music-important-or-not/): TigerBill here. If you’ve ever wondered whether reading music is an important skill or if drummers can get away without it, check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 10: The Buddy Rich 5-stroke roll trick](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-10-the-buddy-rich-5-stroke-roll-trick/): TigerBill here. This time I demonstrate a favorite 5-stroke roll trick of Buddy Rich. Try it, and modify it! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 11: Improving your sight reading skills](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-11-improving-your-sight-reading-skills/): TigerBill here. This time I’m showing you how to improve your music sight reading skills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 11: More variations on the 5-Stroke Roll around the kit](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-11-more-variations-on-the-5-stroke-roll-around-the-kit/): Hey TigerBill here. Here’s my variation on Buddy Rich’s 5-stroke roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 12: Is Tension-Free Drumming Too Advanced for Beginners?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-12-is-tension-free-drumming-too-advanced-for-beginners/): TigerBill here. This time I answer one of the most commonly asked questions, “Is Tension-Free Drumming too advanced for beginners to learn?” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 12: Gripping your sticks for maximum performance](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-12-gripping-your-sticks-for-maximum-performance/): TigerBill here. This time I answer the common question that concerns gripping the drum sticks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 13: Reading and Counting Basic Grooves](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-13-reading-and-counting-basic-grooves/): TigerBill here. Join us as we teach you how to read and count music, especially for drummers. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 13: What's the Best way to hold your drum sticks?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-13-whats-the-best-way-to-hold-your-drum-sticks/): TigerBill here. This time putting to rest the question concerning the best way to hold your drum sticks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 14: Learning to Read and Play the Money Beat!](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-14-learning-to-read-and-play-the-money-beat/): TigerBill here. Today I’m teaching you THE most important beat every drummer must know! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advance Drum Lesson 14: Are You a Natural Born Drummer?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advance-drum-lesson-14-are-you-a-natural-born-drummer/): Today we attempt to answer the question, “Are you a natural born drummer?” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 15: The Single Most Important Drum Groove on the Planet](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-15-the-single-most-important-drum-groove-on-the-planet/): TigerBill here. This time I’m showing you the most popular and most commonly used groove on the planet. It’s most commonly referred to simply as the Money Beat. Watch the lesson to learn why the name and how to play it. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 15: Using Different Sticks for Practice than on the Gig](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-15-using-different-sticks-for-practice-than-on-the-gig/): This time we attempt to answer the question “Should I use heavier sticks to practice than I do when I play my drum kit? If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 16: Basic Drum Fills](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-16-basic-drum-fills/): TigerBill here. Today I’m covering some basic drum fills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 16: Buddy Never Took Lessons or Practiced So Why Should I?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-16-buddy-never-took-lessons-or-practiced-so-why-should-i/): TigerBill here. If you’re wondering why you should practice or take drum lessons even though guys like Buddy Rich didn’t, check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 17: Trading 4's](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-17-trading-4s/): TigerBill here. This time we’re working on what’s know as Trading 4’s. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 17: Drumming and Your Health](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-17-drumming-and-your-health/): TigerBill here. This time I’m explaining the benefits of drumming and your health from over 4 decades of my own experience. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 18: Counting Mulitple Bar Phrases](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-18-counting-mulitple-bar-phrases/): In this lesson, we show you an easy way to count multiple bar phrases without losing your place! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 18: A Test to Be Sure You're Playing Without Tension](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-18-a-test-to-be-sure-youre-playing-without-tension/): If you’re a fan of this site, I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about Tension Free Drumming techniques before. But how can you be sure you are playing without tension? Watch this video to learn how! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 19: Variations on the Money Beat](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-19-variations-on-the-money-beat/): In this lesson, we take a popular groove know as the Money Beat and show you some of it’s many variations. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 19: Joe Morello & Me](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-19-joe-morello-me/): In this video, I discuss a drum instructor who was a tremendous influence on me: Joe Morello. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 20: The Most Important member of any band aside from the Drummer](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-20-the-most-important-member-of-any-band-aside-from-the-drummer/): Most musicians would agree with you if you were to make a case for the importance of having a solid drummer in a band but who would you say is the most important musician in a band next to the drummer? If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 20: A Triplet Trick from Buddy's Bag](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-20-a-triplet-trick-from-buddys-bag/): Here’s another one of my favorite Buddy Rich Tricks with Triplets! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 21: I answer common questions about my Tension Free Drumming Concepts](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-21-i-answer-common-questions-about-my-tension-free-drumming-concepts/): Over the years, countless drummers have asked me about my concepts of “Tension Free Drumming” and what makes them different from traditional drum techniques. Here’s the scoop. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 21: And the Survey Says...!](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-21-and-the-survey-says/): Take the 1-question Survey: https://tigermixmedia.com/application… If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 22: More on How to Read Drum Music](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-22-more-on-how-to-read-drum-music/): Many drummers thinks reading music is too hard and even some of the best known drummer’s can’t read music. Here we continue with our course on reading music especially for drummers. Check it out for yourself and learn how truly easy it is to learn to read music. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 22: The Traditional Thumb Grip](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-22-the-traditional-thumb-grip/): This time we’re checking out the hand technique known as the traditional thumb grip. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 23: The Money Beat, Latin Style](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-23-the-money-beat-latin-style/): If you missed our previous lessons on the Money Beat and it’s variations, check them out. This time we’re working the Money Beat Latin Style! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 23: THE Major Factor in Limiting Your Speed](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-23-the-major-factor-in-limiting-your-speed/): Watch the video and see if you can guess which of these 2 exercises I am NOT playing correctly! This test will show you if you have a limitation to your speed or not. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 24: Funking Up the Money Beat](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-24-funking-up-the-money-beat/): This time we’re modifying the famous Money Beat for use in Funk music just like Bernard Perdie. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 24: Major Factor in Limiting Your Speed - Part 3-Conclusion](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-24-major-factor-in-limiting-your-speed-part-3-conclusion/): This is the conclusion to our 3-part series covering limitations to your speed. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 25: Double-Time the Beat to Double the Money](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-25-double-time-the-beat-to-double-the-money/): This lesson continues with variations on the money beat that we covered in a previous lesson. Join us as we demonstrate the double-time money beat. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 25: The Table of Time from 1 to 6](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-25-the-table-of-time-from-1-to-6/): When I first studied with Joe Morello back in 1970, he would hand out copies of exercises that he wrote that helped me improve my hand chops so fast even Joe himself was amazed. Years later, Joe compiled those exercises into a book, which is now known as Master Studies Volume 1. Today’s lesson, The Table of Time, comes from Joe’s book. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 26: Multi-Money Beat Variations](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-26-multi-money-beat-variations/): This video takes our prior lessons on the money beat a step further with some cool variations. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 26: THE Major Factor in Limiting Your Speed - Part 2](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-26-the-major-factor-in-limiting-your-speed-part-2/): Many drummers think that their hand and foot chops are limiting their speed and although that is one deciding factor, it isn’t the major one! There is another one that will hold you back regardless of how fast your chops are. Check it out in today’s lesson. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 27: More Music Theory Adding 32nd Notes](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-27-more-music-theory-adding-32nd-notes/): Today’s lesson adds to our knowledge of music theory, esepcially for drummers, by featuring 32nd notes. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 27: Table of Time Part 2 from 7 to 12](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-27-table-of-time-part-2-from-7-to-12/): This is the second part of our lesson taken from Joe Morello’s book Master Studies, which covers the remainder of Joe’s Table of Time from 7 through 12. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 28: More Music Theory Adding 64th Notes](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-28-more-music-theory-adding-64th-notes/): We continue our lessons into reading music, especially for drummers, with 64th Notes. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 28: Here's a Tip for Improving Your Hand Chops](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-28-heres-a-tip-for-improving-your-hand-chops/): Hand technique is easy if you know the proper techniques. If you don’t, you’ll not only have a hard time keeping up when it comes time to play fast and/ or loud but you’ll run the risk of developing severe repetitive motion injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Here are some tips that will not only help you improve your existing technique, but will introduce you to techniques that allow to play better and safer than ever before. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 29: More Music Theory Adding Half Notes](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-29-more-music-theory-adding-half-notes/): We continue with more music theory, this time we feature the Half Note. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 29: Who is the world's greatest drummer?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-29-who-is-the-worlds-greatest-drummer/): This is a question that drummers over the world have pondered for years and years. Here’s my take on it. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 30: More Music Theory Adding Whole Notes](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-30-more-music-theory-adding-whole-notes/): This lesson in Music Theory continues with the note known as the Whole Note. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 30: How to Play Big Band Breaks](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-30-how-to-play-big-band-breaks/): If you’ve ever heard Buddy Rich playing with a big band then you’ve heard some of the best big band breaks on the planet! Here I offer you an introduction to big band breaks and why it’s not possible to play like a pro in big band without them! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [The Gladstone Technique](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/the-gladstone-technique/): by Morris “Arnie” Lang Click the video below for TigerBill’s review of Morris “Arnie” Lang’s The Gladstone Technique DVD Buy Gladstone Technique DVD - [Basic Drum Lesson 31: More Music Theory with Triplets](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-31-more-music-theory-with-triplets/): In this lesson on music theory, we cover the simple math behind the artificial note groups called Triplets. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 31: Getting Creative with Drum Sounds](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-31-getting-creative-with-drum-sounds/): Some of the world’s greatest drummers are also among the most creative. And creativity is easier once you become familiar with the many different sticks, brushes and mallets we have that give us unique sounds when playing the drum kit. Here we demonstrate the tools and the varied sounds you can get from them. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 32: Simple but Critical 4-Way Coordination](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-32-simple-but-critical-4-way-coordination/): In this lesson, we’re introducing you to some simple, but critical, 4-way coordination exercises. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 32: Cross-Coordinated Open-Handed Playing](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-32-cross-coordinated-open-handed-playing/): Open handed drumming has become very popular for many reasons. Here’s how to develop cross coordination when playing open handed. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 33: Simple but Critical 4-way Coordination Continued](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-33-simple-but-critical-4-way-coordination-continued/): TigerBill here with the conclusion of our lesson from last time on simple but critical 4-way coordination. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 33: Open-Handed Jazz Playing](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-33-open-handed-jazz-playing/): Although open handed playing has been around for a long time, it’s becoming extremely popular. Here’s an introduction to it as applied to jazz drumming. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 34: Can you hear your 4-way coordination?](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-34-can-you-hear-your-4-way-coordination/): Listening is a critical part of drumming but accurately hearing what you are playing is just as important. Check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 34: Rudiments Every Drumset Player Should Know - Single Stroke Roll](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-34-rudiments-every-drumset-player-should-know-single-stroke-roll/): We continue our lessons in expanding the drum corps rudiments around the drumset with the ever popular Single Stroke Roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 35: Cross Coordination for Beginners](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-35-cross-coordination-for-beginners/): TigerBill here, in this lesson we’re going to provide you with some easy cross coordination drills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 35: Rudiments Every Drumset Player Should Know - Double Stroke Roll](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-35-rudiments-every-drumset-player-should-know-double-stroke-roll/): This time we’re taking the drum rudiment known as the Double Stroke Roll around the drumset. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 36: More Coordination Drills](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-36-more-coordination-drills/): Last time we worked on coordination drills, now we expand that lesson with more. Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 36: Joe Morello Drum Solo Transcriptions](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-36-joe-morello-drum-solo-transcriptions/): This lesson features Joe Morello’s book of transcribed drum solos called “Off The Record.” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 37: Music Theory with Odd Time Signatures 3, 5, and 7.](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-37-music-theory-with-odd-time-signatures-3-5-and-7/): TigerBill here with a Music Theory lesson featuring Odd Times Signatures of 3, 5, and 7. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 37: Rudiments Every Drumset Player Should Know - Single Paradiddle](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-37-rudiments-every-drumset-player-should-know-single-paradiddle/): Although drum rudiments are predominantly featured in drum corps settings, they can be even more effective when applied to the drumset. We start here with the Single Paradiddle. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 38: Music Theory, The Time Signature Test](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-38-music-theory-the-time-signature-test/): TigerBill here with another lesson in music theory: The Time Signature Test. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 38: The Business of Music](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-38-the-business-of-music/): Many musicians have their technique down to perfection but when it comes to the actual business of music, not so much. Check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 39: Music Theory, The Time Signature Test Answers](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-39-music-theory-the-time-signature-test-answers/): TigerBill here with another lesson in music theory. Last time we asked you to take the time signature test. This time we’re giving you the answers. How did you do? Check it out! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 39: Combining Rudiments Around the Drumset](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-39-combining-rudiments-around-the-drumset/): In today’s lesson, you’ll learn the power of combining various rudiments as we move around the drumset. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 40: The First Commandment of Good Drumming](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-40-the-first-commandment-of-good-drumming/): TigerBill here with a lesson on the First Commandment of Good Drumming. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 40: Triplet Sticking Patterns](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-40-triplet-sticking-patterns/): TigerBill here, In this lesson we’re working on some triplet sticking patterns. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Basic Drum Lesson 41: The Money Beat, Bossa Nova Style](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/basic-drum-lesson-41-the-money-beat-bossa-nova-style/): TigerBill here, back with another lesson. This time we’re working the Money Beat, Bossa Nova Style! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose! - [Advanced Drum Lesson 41: Triplet Sticking Patterns](https://tigerbillsdrumbeat.com/advanced-drum-lesson-41-triplet-sticking-patterns/): TigerBill here, In this lesson we’re working on some triplet sticking patterns. 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