Essential Backbeat Grooves

This series of lessons covers an essential groove that every drummer should spend time working on, the backbeat.

Chad Smith

is the legendary rock drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and other artists. Chad is renowned for his powerful grooves, dynamic fills, and strong funk influence, which define his signature drumming style. Known for his ability to lock in with the bass and create tight rhythm sections, Smith incorporates syncopation, ghost notes, and heavy hi-hat use, often employing open-handed techniques for greater fluidity.

Chad was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He also represented the National Association of Music Merchants in Washington DC as a lobbyist in support of music education in US Public Schools, and is a member of Bystander Revolution, which speaks out against bullying in schools. Chad is known amongst colleagues as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.
Gregg Bissonette has become known as one of the most versatile drummers in the business. His broad experience ranges from big band, blues, and rock to Latin, fusion, and much more. His warm, easy-going, down-to-earth manner, combined with a perfect balance between professionalism and a strong work ethic, has made him one of the most respected drummers in the music industry. Gregg has played in Ringo’s All-Starr band for over 20 years and has amassed a body of work that would be too long to list, playing with artists such as David Lee Roth, Toto, Santana, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Satriani, and many more.

We’ve gathered a series of lessons to teach you the essential backbeat grooves. Develop your fundamental backbeats and you will get hired. Simple as that.

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  • 9 Lessons

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  • Chad Smith
  • Curt Bisquera
  • Gregg Bissonette
  • Rich Redmond
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