DRUM LESSON: Linear Triplet Fill by Mike Johnston

Linear Drumming Book: goo.gl/fXtyN
Online Drum Lessons: www.mikeslessons.com

[@victorjorge375]

That was the first drum video that I watched on KZbin, and became my favorite drum fill for life

[@BillZ06003]

One of the things I most like about your lessons is the fills (grooves, solos, etc.) you teach us are very MUSICAL. They are beats that an audience would identify as sounding cool. Audiences don't know what is hard or easy to play, they only know what sounds good. Many of the lessons online will teach fills that are challenging to play correctly, but I personally would never want to use them in a live setting. (Yes, I am a big fan, & I bought your Meinl cymbal set cause they sound great!)

[@samuelbarsi817]

Mike's system for learning linear patterns is absolutely excellent. So effective. Believe in this system, practice it, discipline your self to use a metronome and go slow! You'll have insane 'chops' before you can say HOOAHH!

[@savannadestefano1802]

Love your 'inspired by' line at the end. Left me feeling capable and excited to get this down !

[@monty6491]

I've had a lot of work on lately and have been neglecting my kit... this video made me pick up my sticks, dig out Linear Drumming, and remember why I love playing - so thank you for that!

[@Leerun01]

Mike Johnston... the way you brake things down is brilliant!

[@713skywalker]

You've got a lot of soul in you, Mike:)

[@drummerchef851]

Completely awesome! Great lesson, great playing. Thank you

[@ConnerEdmunds]

Dude..... that fill just opened my mind up to so many possibilities

[@tonibelli]

Mike, you're my inspiration. I order your book and i can't wait to start study your lessons!!! I hope you will come in Italy!!! Thank you Mike!!!

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Love, Love...Freaking LOVE the Lessons Mike!

[@TheDsheike]

Ahh, Mike's Lessons.... The good at the end of the day.... Thank you Mike for all of your (and your team's) hard work. Kudos

[@scottiejohnson9801]

Brother Mike… dude to be completely honest I’ve only known about you for the past 3 years and absolutely fell in love with your teaching and just your all around character- such a down to earth awesome dude with such a sweet spirit… when I came across this old school video it just really validated your passion and your love for teaching- thanks for just being you…

[@drumcentral]

Can't wait for our clinic with Mike in Edinburgh on the 27th October 2014

[@KappaDaKappa]

I'm a guitarist, but I really like watching these videos - Such Great drumming!!! Thank you Mr. Johnston!

[@somedrummer94]

One of the most coolest, creative drum fill that i've seen! Insane stuff

[@waqqodonkey]

cool exercise, I was doing this for a few minutes & found that it actually works your left hand quite nicely!! thx Mike!!!

[@nicktanski]

Mike, your videos and contributions to the musician community are incredible. I don't even play the drums (I'm a keyboard player) and I've learned so much from your videos. You truly have a talent for explaining things in a way that makes them relevant and easy to apply to real music. It's so refreshing to see someone so eager and excited to share what they know, and doing so in a very helpful and entertaining way. Keep being composed entirely of awesomesauce, Nick ^^

[@beansemo]

man I love the lessons you give, you've advanced so much since those first few vids you uploaded lol

[@kahngu]

Thank you for putting the tabs on the bottom of the video. Really helps me out!

[@slayer7766]

Mike's drumset always sounds soooo SWEET!!

[@gtrocksyosocks]

Dear Mike, As a teenager without a job, once I save enough money to get the book, I WILL have the Linear Fills book. Tasty stuff right there.

[@COMODORMIDO]

Hey Mike...40 years old drummer here in Costa Rica...and feeling younger each time I find a new video from you buddy. Thanks a lot for sharing my friend...you simply rock!!!!

[@LittleWillard22]

I'm having a heck of a time getting the triplet feel on this.

[@brotherlewierythem]

Love that lick man! Also the cymbol on your right (the one with holes in) sounds sick.

[@nfcforlife1985]

you are such a beast! Thanks for helping me progress through these videos over the years man.

[@desalgelijk]

Nice, after 10-20 minutes of playing you really feel the muscle memory doing it's work :D Keep up the good work!

[@AdamW69612]

Mike, you have inspired me today! After being in a rutt this has opened up a whole new world of creative possibility's! Thank you!

[@m3nt4l173]

Mike, thank you so much for teaching these crazy cool grooves and licks! My hats off to you, sir!

[@jpeezy6]

I use these all the time thanks to mikeslessons! Go download the packages! So worth it

[@100_Percent_Average]

The way he taught that is exactly the learning experience of anything (drumming wise), summed up in 5 minutes! Thank you, great lesson Sir!

[@TheOREOswagger]

Mike is now my favorite online teacher! He is the bomb

[@JeffDesmond]

Thanks Mike. I was one of the people asking for the fill and here it is. Awesome.

[@facefallen]

Adding mobile support for streaming live lessons is simply amazing! Thank you for pushing so hard to make this happen. I've been a live subscriber for about three months now, and I'm excited to have even more access to such an incredible resource. Most importantly, thank you for putting so much passion into what you do. Every time I've seen you make a big announcement like this, I can't help but feel the genuine emotion and excitement in your voice. Well done, Mike!

[@minkusink6]

that was really cool, i have this thing of my own, 12 strokes, f - f - r - L - f - f - r&L together - f - f - r - L - L much more foot action, but same concept. you the man mike!!

[@GregStoneII]

Finally! I've been looking for this groove/fill my buddy told me about and taught me and now i've found its origin. Awesome man. this lick impresses anybody i throw it at.

[@TheDunwichHorrorBand]

Mike, I'm having trouble driving as a passenger...sorry I had to say something....your realy funny and down to earth...had a few bad angry teachers before..but your so down to earth and funny! thanks for being you Mike

[@maniaca2011]

I'm finding it almost impossible to find a drummer is as inspiring as you, thank you Mike.

[@Dan1Ly0]

Thank you for this lesson,this fill is really awesome! :)

[@evanchapm]

Mike if everyone was as excited and genuine happy doing what ur doing the world would be a better place. Your not out to scam people, the first thing out of your mouth isn't "buy my book,DVD" . It's " this is awesome and will make u a better drummer. I really love what ur doing and I hope to meet u some day. Thanks Clayton Moore.

[@groovybeat1]

hey mike , i think that i'm one the few people that watched your lessons since 3- 4 years ago. you're doing a great job dude and i really getting ispiration from your lessons. keep the good vibes , and think about coming to ISRAEL for a clinic.. love your work , lior.

[@Xaiaq]

"Kick, right, left, kick, kick, right, left, right, left, kick, right, left... DONE!" Haha, love your pedagogy! This is great & inspiring and I just got to learn this! Thanks for the wonderful lessons!

[@brachialmusiker]

REALLY COOL STUFF !!!! I'll HAVE to try out an practice for hours. Thanks a lot for those inspiring moments !!!!!

[@berto3]

Mike, my buddy Jesus Vega turned me onto you back in the myspace days. I stopped taking lessons almost 11 years ago. So thankful for your vids and your site. Greetings from Las Vegas. Hope all is well.

[@chessdude67]

Thank you, Mike! You're the best. Blessings, Tim Ohio

[@1311Drummer]

awesome fill! I learnt it and now teaching my students! you are a brilliant drummer and an even better teacher!

[@ram33l]

so, I use this fill ALLLLLLLL THE TIME!!!!!!!! in gospel music. I didnt know what it was called in the formal sense. but now I do. It's really the base of my drumming. great vid!

[@dadrummer4u]

Awesome pattern. Can't wait to start working on it. Thanks Mike! You are a great asset to the drum community and a great teacher. You can teach an old dog new tricks. I LOVE DRUMS!!

[@TheCanadianGrape]

Hey Mike, great video! This is the first video of yours that I watched, and I loved it! You opened up some new ideas and inspired me to approach my drumming practice in a different way. I can't wait to hear more from you! Cheers, Elijah

[@DrGray_Drummer]

Like many of the people that have commented, I too have "borrowed" some of your licks lol. The paradiddledids between the hands, and feet is part of my warm up. The fake double bass lick is sweet in short bursts, or keeping 1/8ths with the left is brilliant! The one lick I need to work on is that linear 16th note trip lick going from 16ths. I have trouble transitioning w/out a click. You have a great attitude, great player, and thank you for posting. If I could have access to these lessons growing up........

[@TNASpanky]

thanks so much mike i love watching your videos they're exactly what i want to learn, keep em coming. ill watch one of your videos and go play drums for hours with something new to do all off your short videos.

[@ra432016]

I'm from Brazil-São Paulo Muito bom, adoro esse tipo de virada, massa mesmo. Valeu.

[@eventide11]

GOT to try this when I get home. Thanks!

[@Grundibular]

Love it love it love it! Every time these come on I just go "Oooooh! Mike's explaining awesome sauce again! Now I can be more awesome!" Thanks Mike!

[@Weallfart]

I just can't get how good you are dude... such an inspiration Mike!!

[@khd17]

Wow, really like the flow of the rolls you are doing, sounds amazing, looks so Incredibly difficult, until you transcribe it for us, thanks Mike, your a natural teacher .

[@Red0991]

This fill is simply excellent. Thank you for showing this off, I never would have thought of it myself lol. I think this will help me develop my tom grooves better. Thanks again!

[@tiedye725]

Been asking about ths lick for so long, sooooo worth it! Thank you!

[@MakiD2010]

Wow, a drummer who plays this good? Guys don't be fooled...he's clearly a machine ;)

[@drumiqcom]

yes he is love his playing and teaching

[@mrskinszszs]

this sounds like a great foundation to build gospel chops, which is what i'm trying to work on now, so this is great. many thanks!

[@EzkPalacio]

Mike, you're such an amazing drummer. You and Tony Royster Jr. are like, 2 of my favorite drummers of all time!! Especially since you're wearing obey right now, i love it! These lessons you give inspire me so much! I got 5 years of drummer under my belt, and you bring me so much more " style freedom", i guess you can call it. Like, you give these awesome lessons that i try out and give me ideas when I have hit a plateau!

[@ThatOneGuyWithAReallyLongName.]

Any linear fill sounds like a fill Matt would use. Matt is a monster when it comes to linears.

[@desrosimon]

That kit sounds amazing.

[@AlexNiegemann]

Mike Thats really great!! I also love your cymbals!!! they are sweet!!!

[@Chonism]

This video made me subscribed . Useful and easy to understand .

[@flatasscracka]

Mike, your lessons have been instrumental (no pun intended) in getting me back playing again after several years away from the kit. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@nbwatki]

Mike, this rules - I'm moving so I can have a house to play my drums again. Thanks brother

[@Tfdrum315]

In love with your cymbal sounds, man! Great colors! Cool licks too!

[@jimuellimpioso92]

Another subscriber here. Thanks sir your lessons are crystal clear and motivational.

[@Drummerjay16]

Spent all day learning patterns from this book :D

[@shinzendojoperth5822]

Bloody awesome! Your videos are so good

[@MattFrault]

"Driving down the street AS A PASSENGER.." haha, Mike Johnston promotes not only a hard work ethic, but safety as well....Great lesson as usual man!

[@deepblu39]

cool, thanks Mike, I saw it before but it's been on back burner until now, had some time and worked on it tonite...nice fill.

[@NickPearson86]

That is an awesome fill! I have been hitting a wall lately with my drumming lately and these are the kind of fills and grooves I've been wanting to learn! Thanks Mike!

[@CallyDrums1991]

Just bought the book! Can't wait to get cracking on some of these fills and patterns!

[@diegochangos]

"Allright, enough of the commercial crap, let's get to the lesson". Made me smile.

[@EricVellekoop]

This video was almost instantly enough to convince me to buy your book (paperback). Can't wait for it to arrive and practise with this and similair stuff and get inspired! Keep up the good work Johnston!

[@twophilrock]

And that´s the way you get a new follower man!!! Thanks for the lesson. You hooked me.

[@Skelletor87]

Sweet Video! I do believe im going to check out your book good sir.

[@sultani202]

I LOVE THIS MIKE! thank you so much, keep bring those awesome lessons! You're a great teacher =)

[@pabletedrums]

OHH MAANN I LOVE U AND THE WAY YOU TEACH!!!!!

[@EzkPalacio]

You've also helped me so much with giving lessons! The kid that I'm teaching is only 10, but he's a fast learner! but he's still on basic stuff. Although, the way you say things and explain them is what helps me to communicate with him. So, thanks a bunch got taking your time to do this for us! Much love!

[@hitoploxus7638]

You are Great men!! Thanks from Argentina!!

[@dcassisa42]

How does this dude have time to practice.. seriously everytime I watch a new video it honestly seems like he has managed to pursue his passion of teaching and also have the time to improve his talent.. Unbelievable knowledge and unbelievable person.. Thanks for all of your hard work Mike we really appreciate everything

[@Gingerbearded]

I love you man, thanks for making my day!

[@TimB1971]

I noticed you mentioned 1 single kick, then double kick....then single kick..........I'm hearing (2 singles then 1 double kick)....I'm new trying to learn.........You are a really AWESOME drummer! I hope one day I can get these grooves as you have! Thanks for the lessons Mike!

[@sparerib78]

Stopped by because of the Drum! Mag cover. I'll be stopping by often. Thanks for all the freebees!

[@henrithefreak47]

I love your kit!

[@EddyyTayylor]

If there's something that is worth spending money on, believe me guys it's that drumming book. it's fu**ing awesome.

[@Tambolero32]

Thanks for sharing us the pattern, its cool! you sounded good too!

[@MikeyTdrums]

Good drummer. Good attitude. Gotta love it.

[@JohnLRice]

Excellent video, sound, playing and instruction, Mike! :-)

[@Burnieceproductions]

dude i love your cymbals. keep killin it man!

[@macdrummer4984]

great fill, will use it for sure, thanks Mike !

[@NandosRecordings]

Great stuff! Love the use of triplets...

[@larkinj27]

Mike I know you hear it a lot but you're very inspirational on the drums and seem like a lovely genuine guy. I always have fun watching your KZbin posts and when I get to stop travelling for work I'll join your live lessons for sure. I'll take this and make it my own (in other words for me play it a lot slower and generally worse).

[@peterford7238]

Thanks yet again Mike.

[@MrJoDrumz2011]

thank you, Mike...that was very inspiring indeed.

[@Parlora]

"No no no, that's not how we practised it. That doesn't sound like hands and knees" ... hehe.. This has definately been a good injection of cool for my day and I will be learning it. Will be adding it into my practise when I have reassembled my kit after a gig. Seriously though, you have influenced my drumming and my practise routines in ways I cannot explain so thank you for all your videos on here and your site.

[@xRockDrummah96]

this was a really cool demonstration man. i will be practicing this tommorow. thanks a lot!