"RLK": Improve Your Drum Fills With Basic Linear Phrases - Part 3

This is the third in a series 10 or so basic linear phrases on the drums that I consider the cornerstone of linear-style drum fills!
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[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Hi all, yes I'm aware the audio is a bit out of whack on this vid - normal service will be resumed on that next time! Thanks for watching as always :)

[@kitmarlowe2889]

RLK is a great lick to use. I also have to give you props on how humble you are when you, yourself, are a great drummer. "I'm only scratching the surface." Always enjoy the videos.

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Cheers Kit!

[@shawnhorton2000]

When I watch you do this I head immediately to my kit inspired to learn the riff! The pattern is so simple but but’s the speed that makes it stunning.

[@carpenterjonathan]

I really like the way you explain the methods of your teaching and learning style mike. The best online teacher by a country mile! 🥁

[@td-12kx53]

Yup! I need to revisit these drills!👍

[@peteskyrunner4845]

When you missed that floor tom I cracked up hahaha.

[@paulclay560]

You are my "go to" online teacher Mike. You make the complex simple. Thanks to you I will continue to make progress.

[@colinreynolds9600]

I must practice that every day as much as... That is incredibly brill Mike ..a fab lesson ..the skill you have is to take away the impossible, by slowing it down . Brill... Colin

[@euansimpson5010]

Thanks man thés r great videos

[@andymillerdrums]

Excellent as usual Mike. Love the breakdown and build ups. Many thanks ;-)

[@kahunamist7866]

Thank you, you’re an inspiration for consistent commitment. I enjoy your lessons.

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

No worries, so glad you dig - cheers man.

[@jaranqpunk1010]

Very good teacher 👍😍👍

[@mylovingjesus7872]

Though it is slow then normal but awesome as always 🤗

[@edweenski2236]

Hi Mike, as much as I’d love to learn to play, I use a wheelchair so… However I’m going to learn so much from you to use in a DAW sequencer.👌 thanks

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Very cool!

[@stereofidelic67]

Who needs Drumeo when you have Dex Star and Mike?

[@bobvandenheuvel5637]

Hey Mike! Any chance you could do Terry Williams’ Sultans of Swing (Alchemy Version)? 😏

[@guillaumeclapeau1319]

🤗🤗🤗

[@rebobd1]

when you're playing RLK in 16th notes are you basically just not playing the "a" if you were to put the beat to a metronome? meaning are you playing "R" on the click and just not playing the "a?" thanks!

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

No, I'm still playing the "a". See 7:25. The sticking there is three notes long ("RLK"), but the rhythm is solid 16ths. So, in that example you play one bar: 1e+a 2e+a 3e+a 4e+a as RLKR LKRL KRLK RLRL - we switch to RLRL on 4e+a in that case to make it flow smoothly back onto beat one (see also here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWKYhmyoi9d5nrc). Cheers for watching.

[@rebobd1]

@@MikeBarnesDrums perfect thanks. After I wrote the question I wrote it out and saw I was wrong appreciate them response!!

[@jerryweston4097]

Mike what sticks are you using? 5A.. I love my Elvin Jones there promark..🥁🎧

[@MikeBarnesDrums]

Vic Firth Extreme 5A