Elevate your drumming with this Premium Playalong — “Come Together” — The Beatles' opening track on their 1969 album Abbey Road. Dive into this classic Ringo Starr beat, complete with transcriptions, drumless, and drums hot tracks. Whether you want to jam along or dissect your favorite grooves and fills, these playalongs are an invaluable way to study the masters! Also - check out Gregg Bissonette breaking down this classic beat!

Join two of the greatest drumming heroes of all time, Mike Portnoy and Terry Bozzio for their discussion on playing planned or improvised drum parts at live shows with their bands Dream Theater and Missing Persons. Click HERE to watch the full Interview and Drum Jam as part of Terry Bozzio’s exclusive series "The Art Of Drumming".

Uplift your drumming with our classic Premium Playalong! "Roxanne" by The Police - HERE - is known for its unique fusion of reggae and rock rhythms, innovated by drummer Stewart Copeland. The song, penned by lead singer and bassist Sting, was released as a single on April 7, 1978. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions as well as an exclusive video lesson!

Can you nail this iconic groove? How about the fills and dynamics? In just a handful of minutes, Drum Channel Instructor, Elias Vasquez will take you through this Challenge, teaching you the classic "4 On The Floor" groove, feel, fills and dynamics of Queen's Another One Bites The Dust! For a full transcription of this song, click HERE!

Learn note-for-note one of the most requested songs in all bars alike! 'Free Bird' is a classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song featuring Bob Burns on drums. This Premium Playalong included in your DC Membership, features the original track with a "drums hot" mix and drumless track. Have fun!

The 4 basic elements of drumming as taught by Murray Spivack are singles, doubles, flams and closed roll. This lesson introduces the first element, the single stroke. This single stroke roll 15 minute exercise will start to build your practice routine. With patience and staying relaxed, you will build the speed of your single stroke roll. You can see the full course HERE!

Check out this legendary Premium Playalong, Prince's "Purple Rain" HERE! The drummer on this iconic track was Jonathan Melvoin and it was released as the eponymous album's third single. "Purple Rain" is a compelling power ballad that blends elements of rock, R&B, gospel, and orchestral music. The song's enduring popularity is evident, as it secured the 18th spot on Rolling Stone's 2021 list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions as well as a video lesson!

Thomas Lang, Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you through this creative triplet lesson. He will show you how to start the challenge in a simple way, then orchestrate it around the kit for maximum impact! For more of Thomas's incredible lessons, check out Thomas Lang's Drum Camp, exclusively in the DC Academy, HERE!

Improve your drumming with this classic premium playalong! "Brick House" by The Commodores - HERE - is a track from the Commodores' self-titled album released in 1977. Notably, the song showcases the funky drumming style of Walter "Clyde" Orange, who also contributed vocals to this classic hit. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions as well as video lesson from Gregg Bissonette!

Who do Terry Bozzio and Alex Acuna take lessons with? With whom do they learn odd times and phrasings? With Efrain Toro! Join Efrain here for this demonstration of playing seven in five with Sting’s “Seven Days.” For more of Efrain’s incredible concepts, check out his course HERE on Drum Channel!

"Back in Black" is from AC/DC's legendary seventh studio album, released on July 25, 1980, this album marked the band's electrifying transition to Brian Johnson as the lead singer. With the incomparable Phil Rudd on drums, "Back in Black" is an iconic track offering the perfect platform for beginners to groove to their first rock beat.

This challenge is far beyond learning a new beat, it will open your mind to a very important world of rhythm by the originator. It is from the DC Documentary “Zigaboo, The Originator Of New Orleans Funky Drumming”, where you will learn the secrets of his success. Stanton Moore said “I learned my style of Funky drumming from Zig” and so many more agree. You have got to check it out HERE.

Elevate your drumming with this classic playalong! "Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction - HERE - was released on their debut studio album "Nothing's Shocking" (1988). It showcases the high-energy drumming of Stephen Perkins, highlighted by a powerful tom groove. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions as well as an exclusive video lesson from Stephen Perkins himself!

Challenge: can you play these epic "Born To Run" paradiddle grooves? In just a few minutes, Drum Channel Instructor, Elias Vasquez will take you through this Challenge, teaching you a number of paradiddle groove variations, that will unlock the drum part to the full Bruce Springsteen classic hit, HERE!

Immerse yourself in the explosive beats of "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin with this classic Premium Playalong - HERE! "Whole Lotta Love" is a quintessential rock anthem released in 1969, which became a signature song for the band, characterized by John Bonham's legendary drumming. Bonham's forceful yet precise style drives the song forward with relentless energy, anchoring Jimmy Page's iconic guitar riff with syncopated beats and dynamic fills. This Premium Playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions to help you unleash your inner-Bonzo!

Join Drum Channel instructor, Adam Kuns, and learn The Train Beat! This hand to hand 16th note pattern is a staple in the music business, especially in Country-style music. In just a few minutes, you will be able to see the basic pattern and expand out to exceptionally creative variants based around rudiments like the Flam-tap! ALL ABOARD!

Elevate your drumming with our premium playalong “Dreams” — written by Stevie Nicks and recorded by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac for their eleventh studio album, Rumours (1977). Jam along with Mick Fleetwood’s infectious beat, complete with transcriptions, drumless, and drums hot tracks. Whether you want to jam along or dissect your favorite grooves and fills, these playalongs are an invaluable way to study the masters!

This lesson is back by popular demand! Bossa nova is a Brazilian music genre, blending samba and jazz, known for its smooth, yet challenging rhythms. Please join Drum Channel resident instructor, Antoine Fadavi (King Princess, Angelsaur), who will take you through this incredible exercise in just a few minutes!

Check out this classic weekly premium playalong, "Feel Good Inc." by the British virtual band Gorillaz - HERE. This song is enjoyable to play at any skill level and is sure to uplift your spirits. Pay attention to the expertly composed programmed beat, which subtly changes throughout the song, adding depth to its overall texture. This playalong features a full transcription, drumless and drums-hot versions, as well as a fantastic video lesson from Elias Vasquez!

Ed Soph is one of the most respected and influential drum set educators and performers in the world. In this classic Challenge, Ed shows us how to alter the time feel of the ride pattern to achieve the feeling of playing on top of the beat, in the middle of the beat and slightly behind the beat. For more lessons from the course, check out "The Role Of Drumming In A Rhythm Section" HERE.