12 easy beginner ROCK FILLS to use right now

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I think the biggest beginner struggle on the drums is not knowing what grooves or fills to play…and therefore not being able to play songs easily. Getting started is frustrating - I get it! So let me help you.
If you’re new to the drums and you’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to have FUN, you’re in the right place today. Learn these 12 simple yet powerful fills I’m teaching you so that you can go out and sound & FEEL like a real drummer, confidently nailing fills. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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[@MySweetSiren]

Thank you for actually teaching instead of just showing. I'm a beginner 45 year old woman just learning.

[@dirtysally5636]

Thats awesome im also 46 im beginning again . I played some in middle scholl but drumming is in my blood . My dad has playwed ever since he was a young boy . I remember falling asleep rt in front of the bass drum as he played very loud but even then i couldnt get enough . I couldnt have been more than 3 yrs old . But research shows we can learn at any age . Yes most of these vids only seem to be showing off what talent they have instead of trying to teach .

[@CourtneyAnneMcNally]

3:30 70bpm on a practice pad: one measure of 8ths RRRR alternating with one measure of 16ths RLRL 7:28-10:31 run through of all 12 fills 12:53 phrasing exercise

[@romeab2]

ty for the help

[@saturm00n62]

Underrated comment

[@BFedie518]

I love videos like this because it's putting to words concepts that I know and have been doing without realizing it. And now that someone has pointed it out, I can be much more intentional about it.

[@brendanh44]

Thanks for the easy-to-remember mnemonics!

[@harrysmart6236]

Thanks, Stephen. My practising and playing took a big setback a while ago, and this kind of stuff is a great help to easing back into the basics.

[@LostMakaveli]

Stephen, I really appreciate such videos for beginners. It's really essential and helpful. For some people it might look too simple, but these are the building blocks towards the success. I can confirm that I struggle with fills. You're right I know some but I also need to learn how and when to use them. Also want to point out that knowing enough "vocabulary" really helps to feel more confident and from that point you can start improvising.

[@jordo32]

You have such a great way of explaining things. Thank you so much!

[@Jamieleanne1985]

What I've been missing! Thanks for your help Stephen, I love getting a notification you've uploaded another educational video.

[@gmoney9794]

Thanks Stephen. I’m a intermediate/advanced drummer and let me tell you young upstarts(or late😂) these drum fills are very relevant and ones that I use everyday. I didn’t realize that I use them all the time until watching this.

[@stanvangilder9006]

As a beginner, I find the explanation of musical phrases brilliant and extremely relevant. When I listen to music, I instinctively expect "stuff" to happen at the end of these phrases, but had no idea why. This is another great video - most appreciated!

[@davemoore3394]

Dude what an excellent resource! As more intermediate these days than beginner - yes I know some of this stuff already but it's great having it all in one place and so superbly presented. Lots of good stuff, not just a list of grooves and fills. Top man Stephen, one of the best out there. Cheers :)

[@chumplestilskin8659]

This is great! I played it over and over! Thanks!

[@guessmo5773]

Thank you so much for this video. Really really heplful because y First you show "basic fills" then explain how to use them which is actually what any drummer needs!! That unlocked my playing and helps me now to get into a more fancy approach of my drumming

[@user-sk2gf6yj9w]

Thanks for your lessons Stephen. They are very helpful.

[@thehopefulspirit151]

Thank you for creating this video!

[@LittleRockstarsProduction]

I always appreciate your videos! They're helping me out a ton. Thanks, Stephen!

[@richardsandford1607]

Thank you! Great approach to learning.

[@Usoppblueblue]

Thanks Stephen, this help me a lot.

[@benniepretorius4352]

Thank you . Very helpfull . I always learn something

[@gerimoore5166]

Brilliant, thank you, love your easy going approach and easy way if teaching. Will download the pdf 😊

[@HeatherDeRigo]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@rjuriklodhbrok546]

Love it, you are a great teacher!

[@tomdalziel2818]

Thanks very much for this. I downloaded the rock fills guide and you weren't lying, I got a lot more fun stuff other than the fills, which I actually haven't gotten to yet. All the various beats was a fun surprise. Thanks Stephen. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@trailtramper6551]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@kanal7944]

THANK YOU🎉

[@anzatzi]

Good choices--thanks

[@muhammadfaizal1334]

Beginner drummer here. Thank you, this helps a lot.

[@seanhayes9769]

Great job mate, I have just started playing and find your videos brilliant to learn from

[@margaretallen7820]

Thank you, very informative, this is exactly what I needed. Timing of when to put fills in. No one else did that.

[@bladimircorrales7942]

Thank You very much.

[@karenlobodzinski]

Thank you… I can’t wait for my husband to wake up so I can play! I’m new to drumming and have found you informative. The phrasing part super helpful as I never know when to do a fill!

[@DenG611]

This is very helpful for us beginners. Carry on!

[@DDaileySLP]

Thanks, really like your teaching method

[@puiahralte9]

Thanks helps me alot😊

[@sirlucius3016]

Signed up for that PDF after your last video. Thanks for all the free help

[@codyfeitz670]

Amazing...now I'm on my way

[@markstevenson7321]

Phrasing! That was an eye opener for me. Thanks for the ideas and helpful instruction (as always!)

[@lobbyrobby]

Great video for a beginner

[@tubular167]

Great explanation as usual.😁🎶

[@totalnebozi]

This is the best video about fills i found ever. And the PDF document is really cool and very freakin useful for beginner :) thanks man for this, have my sub and like

[@okhuibutala1640]

Thank you from McKinley Minnesota USA 🇺🇸 ❤

[@isMike999]

thank you SO VERY much.....I played drums in grade school...NOW I'm 63 and I WANT MORE knowledge.. = POWER...great video

[@munrostreet]

Awesome

[@kericlark6522]

From one Clark to another, thanks dude! I like the non glamorous thing because that's so me.

[@user-ii7ok5qp6c]

I’m learning to play the drums now at 61.Left hand requires some work,not quite there yet.Enjoying the journey though and thanks a lot Stephen for making things a little easier

[@lindy-loumaddock5979]

Yep, I need to transition from groove to fills and back smoothly. I am recording my practise sessions, but my phone hates my drums!

[@davidpruitt517]

I've been struggling with this very issue. Your explanation of 1/8th notes to 16th notes helped me. I was trying to start my fill with my weak hand and it was throwing my timing off and hard to work around the kit. Now that I'm starting my fill with my right hand I'm tearing it up. Still trying to get the timing just right on the Pat Boone-Debbie Boone. Great video and I have watched a lot. Thanks for making it simple.

[@KidsZone1223]

Hello Stephen! A new subscriber here. Thanks for teaching effectively.😊

[@earlgolding5845]

Your lesson was very good on many many levels. So much, that I not only “liked” but also “subscribed”. If I could make one recommendation, especially for a guy like me who starting back to aware 1, it would be helpful if a “curser” could actually follow the bests along the bars. Technically I’m not sure how that’s done, but I’m sure it would help. Again, thank you for your clear explanations & emphasizing where to start from. Thank you.

[@karichurchilllaidman7391]

I’m right at this point, I’m playing but fills are confusing thank you for your help 🥁🥁

[@daschnook]

Excellent lesson. Do you cover quarter note triplets?

[@sylwiawroblewska2251]

Greate videos. Thanks for it. Unfortunately I can’t download the pdf. Do you know why is that?

[@HellenAsante-xt9kh]

Yeah

[@thommygrissom7724]

Just a question, for those of us who have more drums (I have a 5-piece set as well as a Sabian B8 cymbal set with two crashes), can some of the tom or floor tom notes be substituted on other drums (other toms to more precise)?

[@gmoney9794]

I was once in a band about 10 years ago as a guitarist. We played big churches as well as bars/events with top 40 /rock songs too. Our drummer (of 40 years experience) was one of those guys that counted measures. My goodness that drove me nuts!!! He could play some really amazing but couldn’t really feel the music during a song. A super head scratcher here. It was a disaster when he was off by a measure. The band would have to jump forward a measure to catch up with him or repeat a measure til he caught up with us. Thank God it only happened maybe once during a gig. The point being; Pay attention to Stephen at the 13:00ish minute mark about feeling the time, the groove and the music.

[@adambarnett7609]

One of my main struggles besides fills is ending songs like when and how.

[@markbowers7674]

Stephen, great video man. I did the sign up and confirmed my email but there's no PDF that I can find. Did I miss something obvious or does it come later in an email?

[@paulfedina6807]

How do I download the 25 fills?

[@simplecountrydrummer]

Thanks for the video however GoDaddy has your domain parked and can't download the PDF

[@tedgaudreault6340]

Building speed on double stroke rolls! I'm ok on the practice pad & on the snare, but kinda lose it when trying to go around the kit!

[@graysongerni]

Stephen, have you ran into other KZbinrs who teach like you do? Is there a channel like this but for commercial guitar playing?

[@tommorelo2877]

7:31 bookmark for me

[@thunderboxdavewood728]

Thanks so much for some really helpful simplicity! I am finding the pdf useful, but one minor annoyance. When you flip back from the sound bite, you're taken back to the beginning of the document. This is a bit frustrating, especially when you're in the later beats, its a long scroll/page re-adjust! Thanks again for some really solid learning! Dave

[@davemoore3394]

If you're using Windows, right click the link and select "open in new tab/window" :)

[@johnshilson7928]

Thanks for the vid: the 25 grooves/fills offer doesn't have a download, just a subscription. How to just get the PDF?

[@TomDavidMcCauley]

I think you get the .pdf after you subscribe

[@justaguyandhissilver4893]

My struggles are with choosing dominant hand and foot. I'm ambidextrous but not in the typical sense. I throw a ball and swing a bat right handed, but I play hockey left handed. I also kick left footed. It's more comfortable for me playing high-hat with my left hand, snare with my right, and I prefer playing bass with my left foot (I use a dbl bass peddle), but can use my right. Instead of my ride being over my floor tom, I have my ride symbol just behind and to the right of my high-hat. Crash symbols on the back right side. Anyone else more comfortable this way?

[@zlatanjonic6861]

7:31 the fills starts 😤

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

👍

[@mr.postman2575]

3:37

[@JESSEPINKMAN74]

My biggest problem is transitioning from the beat to the fill and back to the beat

[@seanhayes9769]

Snap

[@priyankasinha2588]

Same

[@RMDEOFFICIAL]

True

[@cris46531]

Remember how many beats are in the phrase and usually end on a crash on 1

[@JROCK1987]

Practice, practice, practice my friend. I’ve been playing since I was 12, I’m 37 now. And never taken a single lesson, other than middle school band rudiments and basics. Never a single lesson behind the kit. You’ll get there man just keep hammering.

[@atkgrl]

Nice guide for people that read music or have any idea what all the symbols mean or even drum parts but definitely NOT for beginners

[@christopherbassett8585]

Stephen...not Steve.. like Ballroom Blitz-You Ready Steve-uh huh.

[@DEVUNK88]

drummers speak like doo doo ka ka do doo ka ka doo doo ka ka pee pee

[@ksimprovements5852]

Catch my attention at first but don't get into the lesson for 15 min

[@IgyDog63]

Thanks for your time but to much talk

[@seanc6042]

the waffle in this video just kills me. please weed out the waffle and get to the point. great vid otherwise

[@davrus8201664]

God too much waffle.......

[@danielra23]

100%

[@vrisico]

7 minutes talking talking talking the same thing, before the first hit! come one! Hit these drums man! Stop talking

[@ja2553]

Get to the point dude! Seven minutes before the jabbering stoped. I’m never watching again!

[@eduardozky]

You talk too much 😮

[@Mikej1592]

3 minutes of actual video that matches the title padded with view time milking prattle. if I wanted practice drills I would look that up, if I wanted strategies I would look that up, if I wanted to watch someone go on and on about one thing for 7 minutes before actually starting the part that matched the title that I actually was interested in and then find that section is only 3 minutes long, I'd watch this...

[@soulblack2984]

Mainly I need to work on everything with mainly my foot pedal