Easy Triplet Lick - Drum Lesson | MikesLessons

This simple yet incredibly useful triplet drum fill will be something that you'll be obsessed with once you get it down!
There are so many ways that you can morph this simple 9 note pattern into something uniquely you. I can't wait to see what y'all come up with :)
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[@nemog7949]

Who cares about the title...I see Mike, I click. Period.

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! Much appreciated Nemo :)

[@ekap9440]

I love when drummers say it's a simple fill or a simple beat. It is always simple for trained drummers.

[@martzy7536]

It takes practice. If you put in time to practice, no matter what you are: Trained or self-taught, you will get there.

[@Dusther210]

Simple does not mean easy 😂

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@Dusther210 Buddy Rich made this drum style famous.

[@markbahouth2713]

glad he has a drum transcript to follow ( it's worth it to know how to read music ) only need to learn note time values not the 12 pitches like ABCDEFG etc. Why ? Because these online great drummers go to fast . if they would slow down when visually explaining, it would help. a slow motion mode on there cameras would help and a camera on his Bass drum peddle should be used . most all of these online KZbin free drum tutorial teachers hopefully are aware of this criticism . it certainly is best to take lessons face to face with a local drum teacher. however i enjoyed this video and will nail his lesson only by practice, practice, practice .....😊👍

[@Darbohne]

Damn boy! Besides your playing it is always more than a pleasure to get in touch with your positive vibes! Thanks for spreading so much love into the community

[@jakecowen1865]

you’ve very quickly become my favorite online drummer. your vocabulary is rich and your views on teaching music are exactly as they should be. keep it up man!

[@mikeslessons]

Jake, thank you so very much my friend!

[@luizvendraminandreassa5066]

I must confess I love the way you teach and the way you think about learning. To learn ideas or ingredients (as you do) is different from being able to play fixed fills or grooves, because it makes easier for you to add ideas and techniques to your style. We drummers know that there is a difference between being able to play something and playing that naturally and frequently, as a part of your style. It is a valuable and rich approach to learn music. Thanks and greetings from Brazil!

[@vitoriccitiello867]

Mike is an AWESOME INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER

[@christiandibenedetto2729]

Perfect Sound and Fluidity in motion

[@brianchisnell1548]

A great example of why it's important to master the snare drum and its rudiments. It becomes very easy to convert those skills to the kit later on. Single stroke players struggle with these patterns. Nicely demonstrated! A jazz lick against a rock pattern. Cheers!

[@kevinfrazee7690]

Mike, your lessons are always incredible, but your amazing attitude teaches us all how to be the musician everyone wants to work with because you're a great player as well as the positive spark in the group! Love your lessons!!!

[@freerideking07]

Man, I freakin love your approach and attitude. So good! Keep it up man 🙌

[@JTheMoneyable]

Mike, you’re the shit. So happy I stumbled across your videos.

[@mikeslessons]

Thanks a ton man! How ya holding up in Texas? Can you practice?

[@JTheMoneyable]

Mike Johnston Yeah buddy. Downloaded a metronome and have been practicing this and keeping time in general on my knees while working from home. Hopping on the kit during lunch breaks. 😎 stay healthy 🤙🏾

[@steveforssdrums]

Great Lesson! Ive been working hard on my paradiddle-diddles for the last few months. This lessons gives me some really helpful and practical ideas on how i can apply them to the whole kit. Thanks Mike. Love your work.

[@mikeslessons]

That's wonderful to hear Steve! This will definitely help develop your "usable" paradiddle-diddle vocabulary! Enjoy :)

[@dmitch1140]

Man this is the best video I've ever seen. The way you teach and show how to do this lick is impeccable. Got my subscribe

[@tillmannschurfeld6702]

the amount of potential creativity behind this lick is huge. i like the part where you say, that it's perfect to get you "into some triplet vocabulary" - the idea of introducing new "language" in a solo or wherever else is something super important, instead of jumping right into. Don't get me wrong - that can be interesting as well, but i feel, that the power of introducing and preparing something new is a MAJOR musical advantage and makes people follow your path of thought - which is beautiful, i guess. thanks mike, as always!!

[@danhill8164]

EXACTLY what I need now I’ve finally got my kit out of storage and set up in the garage during lockdown! Thanks Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

That's so great to hear!!! Have fun with it Dan :)

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Similar situation here, have my kit back after a dry period and your vids have awakened some style. Cheers

[@ricklord7144]

I began your lessons a couple of months back. It is a slow and tedious process. But like you say, work it a million times and it becomes something useful and workable. I'm doing things now I never thought possible! You are a great teacher. Thank you Mike!!!

[@danielmacca7268]

Such a cool concept! I love how your enjoyment and stoke shows through when you are playing. Thanks! It's clear that you love to teach.

[@robertwegner1747]

Really a helpful lesson! And it is a good advice to practice, until the body remembers the pattern easily and then do variations. Thank you for this!

[@mikeslessons]

That's great to hear Robert. Glad you enjoyed the lesson (and the advice). Have fun practicing this one :)

[@JimChaffin]

Thanks Mike! I looooove your teaching style. I’m an instructor at Bentley’s Drum shop and am looking forward to a rescheduled clinic. Stay safe and God bless

[@t.j.7934]

Always sharing gems, Mike! Thank you!

[@toddcooper3599]

Gorgeous kit Mike.

[@maxpaulbeurel1322]

very good lesson, thank you

[@larrybrian5849]

Thanks Mike, that important thing. Triplets and paradiddle-Didle are amazing! My favorite! Stay healty Man.

[@ibleebinU]

Excellent approach to teaching and keeping it fun. I'm on board. Also, I love the cowbell. It sounds even better on my kit!

[@ivyelizondo4094]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheDrumhead54]

This is so cool Mike, I dig the way teach and encourage!

[@jwlee1059]

As usual, awesome lesson! Miss you Mike!!

[@Mynameisnumber5]

This is an awesome lesson! Quarantine has actually given me the time to sit at the kit and learn your stuff. This has actually been very productive to my playing. Thanks man! This was an awesome lesson! Much love dude!

[@Gersonreyes]

Thank you Mike. Loved it. You always inspire. God bless you and stay safe.

[@timfroncek7147]

Thanks for the cool lick. Always a treat and a very positive learning experience watching your vids. Love those Blue Sparkle Gretsch!!

[@PeterHelfrichonDrums]

These are very nice and really crisp fills that run very nicely in the song. You can always use these things. Thanks a lot! And continue to have fun and success with your channel! Greetings from Germany near Frankfurt, Peter!

[@bradprather6749]

Mike, thanks for the time you put into these lessons. I just figured out a Gadd lick.

[@lincolnmmitchell]

Mike just having so much fun!! Love!

[@emreensarimusic]

Great warm-up exercise Mike 👌🎶🍵 very cool groove fill out there

[@dbruestle3]

Thanx. I've been studying blues drumming for sometime now. Just another tool to use. Thanx man

[@sgtsonny]

This is so awesome and motivating. You're such a great musician and teacher! Thanks!

[@mikeslessons]

Awe Sonny... thank you man. Really, that means a lot!

[@stenericsson1274]

Great lesson, I love your entusiasm!

[@jorgemreyes7905]

Thanks a lot Mike!! you are one of my drum heroes!!!! greetings from Mexico!!

[@SonsuzOlaslk]

Great lesson as always thanks

[@glennperea2604]

Hi Mike, Great Fill! It really sounds neat and is actually fun to play! One little thing I added that also sounds cool is to add a pickup note on the snare on the "ah" of 4 (coming out of the beat) before the fill. The sound of that pickup note sort of mimicks the second stroke of the left hand ghost notes that occur in the second diddle during the fill. Thanks for the great lesson and keep up 'em comin'!

[@josemaya5963]

I have missing seeing you Mike, thank you for this!!!

[@mohawk4x4adventures11]

I like this one, a lot! You always say, take it and work with it. I learn this stuff, practice it. Eventually, it kind of pops out somewhere. That's when I know I know it. Thanks, Mike!

[@jojoyjules]

I appreciate how your shirt matches your kit.

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! If ya don't care about the details then why even care at all right? 😅🍵😅🍵

[@bradprather6749]

You're right, can't think of kicks and paradiddle, but the groove is awesome. Thanks!

[@kasaukambulo1866]

been ages Mike. been waiting for some crazy triplet pattern from you for some time now and am glad you had me in mind lol great lesson thumbs

[@joannblondin8980]

Thanks a million this is exactly what I needed ❤️

[@andypalmieri2800]

Awesome fill thanx

[@peterknispel4020]

Excellent Mike. Thank you

[@danieldacosta8092]

Mike play drums soooo smooth even the greats make things look difficult but Mike doesn't👌👍

[@ErikSchultekdrums]

That’s a ripper MJ! Luv it thanks for the lick

[@ericallen8890]

Awesome! Thanks Mike. I really want to get this fill under my belt so I have a different sounding half measure fill in my arsenal.👍

[@michaelzimmer4853]

All I can say is:" Thank You so much, Mike !! Greetings from Germany."

[@ajmbcr8965]

This stuff makes you addicted to play it and grooves awsome !!!!!Can't stop playing it!!! ! (JR-PORTUGAL)

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This is a great lesson!

[@FelixG2070]

That's so, so jazzy .. well jazzy in my mind👏👏👏

[@railansilvadrum6353]

Aprendi muito com você. Obrigando 👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ajcohen2621]

thanks for the videos, love youe energy.

[@dontpraiseme]

this guys an excellent teacher, btw.

[@bailey12444]

Awesome 👏

[@romanhetmanczyk6729]

Jak zawsze fantastycznie! Mój ulubiony perkusista na świecie i w kosmosie 😁 co prawda nic nie rozumie co gada ale uwielbiam patrzeć jak gra 😊 pozdrawiam serdecznie

[@robertociai6205]

Great, Mike

[@DaviRodrigues1305]

Muito boa a dica, sou muito fã da sua música, sucesso!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

You’re the Man, Michael!!!!

[@mikeslessons]

Stuart... thank you brother. That means a lot! Michael J :)

[@gravitydrums1391]

Im a seasoned drummer but I still Love your stuff. Good Job Mike.

[@eddyviolette5292]

Fun lick! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeslessons]

You are more than welcome Eddy! I hope you have fun with it today! 🙏🍵

[@abisheksahye6920]

Mike!!! You are the best!

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated Abishek :)

[@drfiberglass]

Cool stuff... Thanks for taking the time...

[@BASUIL722]

Thx for sharing mike. Nice one !

[@mikeslessons]

Anytime my friend!

[@donmira1162]

Very very good

[@bradprather6749]

I respect that you teach...."don't plagiarise my ideas". Instead, use these tips to create your own grooves, unique to you.

[@vuthymedia9536]

very nice thank you

[@etdginting]

Mr. Humble 🙇🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DBealPromotions]

Dude I I've been following you from 2012 and i fell off bad i can't wait to start practicing this soon

[@JosephFerrantelli]

Fantastic Mike! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeslessons]

You'll be ripping this one all over the kit in 7/8!!!

[@JosephFerrantelli]

Mike Johnston lol.

[@JaykleMusic]

Great!

[@SinghNikhilDLFRK]

Can't wait to try this! Thanks Mike! Also what's the outro song? I swear i've heard it before somewhere!

[@caseyfitz2136]

Fortissimo SnareDrum

[@paulnevins947]

Haven’t felt motivated to sit down at the kit in weeks. Problem solved! 🙏

[@mikeslessons]

You literally just made my day with that comment!

[@russpiraino9096]

do you have a score sheet w/any of your grooves? It be nice to go line by line through your grooves as warm up drill. I have them scratched on little pieces of paper. You are fun to follow for sure, Thanks.

[@ruzveltchristian7829]

Amazing...👏👏👏

[@peutuahofficial285]

God job

[@andrewworrall4302]

well explained

[@brycehamm8718]

Awww yeah!!! Heading to the garage!! Although it will sound a little funny because I sold all of my cymbals to start my Byzance collection...and the only one I have right now is a 10in byzance splash. XD. A little bigada digida spligita splash!!

[@jhonnattanalexandercornejo3526]

Grán toque

[@raymartin9129]

I am a Mike Portnoy and Nick Menza (rip) type of drummer but I must say, you're dang good.

[@ditythehandgunner896]

Thanks mike it's so damn good.. whoaaaa

[@mikeslessons]

HECK YA! Enjoy it my friend :)

[@solohour]

Love me a good paradiddle diddle.

[@mikeslessons]

Heck ya brother. Just add 3 simple notes to the beginning and ya got yourself a biscuit!

[@ldcsam1]

Hey Mike, I see you are using a pair of Vic Firth's. Are you no longer with Vater? If not, what stick are you using now. I am still playing the VF 5B. Luv that stick!!

[@mr.friendly1256]

Dang is this the Levon Helm set up? 2 cymbals you can ride on and a cowbell instead of a second tom!

[@lajeanette33]

Hi :) I wonder who you did check out recently that were releasing video for the first time?

[@brandonnk6530]

Genial👌👏🥁💥

[@ajconstantine3593]

Shit! I’m pretty new to this cat, but it’s amazing how he seems to find these micro-riffs and nuances that the other billion drum channels just don’t have the instinct for! Once again ... SHITCHYESS!!! 🙏🤘👍

[@Doyledrumz]

Hey Mike! I'm sure that you've answered this question before a million times but wondering what type of main Meinl ride cymbal that you're playing? It sounds fantastic 👍

[@mikeslessons]

Tat's my signature ride with Meinl -The Mike Johnston 21" Transition Ride :)

[@Mark69Z28]

OOPS MY FAULT ...JUST SEEN YOU AT 1:20 AND ON.....SORRY... I COULD DO THIS....GONNA TRY NOW....THANK YOU BROTHER....ANY WAY YOU CAN DO KID ROCK JOHNNY CASH AND MIDNIGHT FERRY??? ID LIKE TO SEE YOUR TAKE ON THOSE 2 GREAT SONGS...REALLY APPRECIATE IT...YOUR THE BEST

[@Mixedbydavey]

Hey mike what’s that crash to your right? Meinl sounds good!!!

[@mikeslessons]

That's the Meinl 20" Extra Thin Hammered Crash (AKA Thunder Butter)

[@bateriayguitarra5032]

Muy bueno me subcribo olé!!!!

[@mrthundaboots]

Lemon pepper wings! Nice one bro....

[@reuhadrianceballos7426]

How did you record this. How many mics?

[@GeloAlcantara]

Spicee-eee. Hooooweee!!

[@josephforcino8099]

Would it possible to show sheet music of pattern so I can wright it down.