FILL IDEAS : LESSON 2 OF 10

This is a cool fill I have been playing around with. The idea behind it is you play straight 16th notes but group them into 3’s. So RLK RLK RLK RLK R The last right can be a flame or a left and it ends on the 4 of the bar if you start the fill on 1. In this video I start the fill on 1 and end on 4.

I simply play this sticking between the Hi Hat and the Floor Tom and alternate my hands each rotation through the RLK lick. The trick is to make sure you play is straight, as the lick is in groups of 3 it is easy to fall into the trap of swinging this fill. Keep it straight and count 1e+a 2e+a 3e+a 4 if needed.

Transcription below :

NOTE: In the video i am also playing 4e+a as RLRL.

The fill idea stops at 4 and you can either stop on 4 or add hits between the 4 and 1. That part is up to you to get creative with. ENJOY!!