The Secret to Triplet Drum Fills

Well, maybe it's not much of a secret because I've taught this in my camps, on my site and in clinics BUT... each time I teach it it's slightly different, and I REALLY hope this concept clicks for you! - Enjoy
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[@herrmanater1970]

This is what I have been looking for all of my life. I mean I have to practice it now, but it has the dynamics and that triple sound that makes me go "YEAH!"

[@ChristopherDillman]

I think you just decoded the secret to Eric Moore's blistering triplet fills! Also love how you teach and break down these concepts so clearly and enthused. 👏

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated. The truth is that this stuff is ALL credit to Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, etc. I'm just trying to bring something new to the delivery of the information. 🍵🙏🍵🙏

[@blindsquirrel3123]

Sick. Just plain sick. I’m a new drummer (at 55 😮) and am amazed when someone with your talent lays it down osoooooooooo smooth. Dude, thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@tomtoms15]

Welcome to drumming, vato.

[@danytalksmusic]

Mike's truly the best. So simple, yet so deep

[@mikeslessons]

Mike appreciates your comment, lol. Seriously though, THANKS a ton Dany!

[@micomars]

Damn. Finally, one of the simplest breakdowns of something I’ve been trying to work on. Thanks, Mike. This is just awesome 🤘🏼

[@hcopello]

dude been folowing you for about a decade now. cant get enough, such a good way to teach new concepts, it never fails. thank you!

[@mtavarez4561]

One of the truly great drum instructors of our time- Thanks Mike- Great lesson

[@spantney]

Mike, the way you teach these things is just super engaging and fun. Literally 2 minutes into the video and I paused it to go and jump on my kit and practice. Thank you.

[@bruceikenberry8721]

I've played professionally for many years and taught in two music stores, and I can say without a doubt, you are the best drum instructor out there! I've printed off a number of the charts from the lessons you've taught and worked them up to speed. Too much fun!

[@TheSheroux]

Just love your channel !! you always bring a concept/tool/method (not even sure how to name it). but every single time, it opens up my 'vocabulary' and brings my practices to a new level - and so much more fun !! thanks again Mike

[@DavePurcell66]

So good, so helpful. Can't wait to get on the kit tomorrow and work on this. Thanks, Mike!

[@capalmer2495]

Total badass. Love the fluidity over the Bonham style core. Wish I could play like this.

[@philatkinson3955]

Mike, the best drum teacher! 🥁♥️🎶 His instructions are cut in to manageable segments, which I find key to muscle memory, especially linear dynamics. I just received my 15" extra dry medium hi-hats yesterday. I have been having a 3 hour affair with these babies...Comon!!🤗 Mike teaches so your creativity can develop, which is what fits with so many grooves.😎🤘

[@estarlingful]

Thanks Mike! I've been trying to figure these out for awhile. I know it when I hear them and these fills always fascinate me. This is the "secret" I've been waiting for!

[@Sticks0915]

Can't wait to work on this! Another awesome lesson Mike!

[@drummermomcjs]

Wow Mike you nailed right where I am in my drumming. I have a lot of wonderful chunks and I have been practicing them diligently, now it is time to start putting them together. Of course, I see how this applies in both the chunks of Rlk, krL and as in my case, the chunks of paradiddles, swiss flams, train beat, and crisp doubles. I found this a timely lesson, and as always Mike you bring the benefits in each video you share. Thank you for your consistent encouragement and simple instruction.

[@skyhawkheavy7524]

I love that way of sticking and counting as blocks. It s mode, effective. I m glad that we have access to all those lessons nowadays. I ve been playing drums for 10 years when I was younger. I m 41 years old and got myself an EFnote 5X like 3 months ago after 20 years without playing. Put my self in hard training since then with practicing rudiments and that kind of lessons. I m a better drummer now than when I quit drumming 20 years ago! That s awesome. Thanks so much for giving us that precious knowledge. Greetings from Belgium.

[@scottiejohnson9801]

Mikey! Heck yeah Perfect timing- my band is all of a sudden adding several Zepplin tunes to our set and as we speak working on Bonham triplets- you’re a life saver buddy -

[@JohnnyGDrums]

WOW this is amazing I can't wait to try this out, THANKS MIKE!!!

[@lonkirschner7448]

Hey Mike, just found you today. Excellent lesson and your excitement and energy are fantastic! Just subscribed and liked the vid. Looking forward to learning with you!

[@thomasg7790]

Love this. Very helpful stuff, Mike!

[@colmhanrahan2769]

Thanks Mike. I love your lessons and energy

[@markroberts3277]

This is amazing. I notice some Ted Reed type phrasing but this is executed brilliantly; takes it to a new level.

[@Better2burnthanFade]

As always, fantastic content!

[@gregbryan4716]

That will get me out of a rut for a while. Thanks Mike!!!

[@cacarlto]

Been practicing this and hit my first triplet drum fill (somewhat) smoothly in a groove. I didn't realize this is what I've been missing in my fills until I felt it connect! Thank you!

[@DDaileySLP]

The BEST INSTRUCTION I’VE EVER HEARD! Literally Thank you

[@zigzagposers2955]

I follow you since day one , never get tired watching your vids you born to do that , that’s it ,cheers from Hamburg

[@emiliocarpino6792]

Wonderful, and what a beautiful sounding drum kit!

[@peterford7238]

Fantastic lesson Mike. Full of education and inspiration - as usual.

[@joc8]

Love your drumming, Mike. How you express yourself on the drums, and how you explain ideas/concepts is great.

[@victormulvey6300]

Ditto

[@jrwahlmeier]

I love this, great lesson!

[@toddneilmacintyre]

Mikes work is GOLD.

[@duombgamer5236]

Never thought about ghosting a snare… this makes it so much easier and mich better sounding.. thanks! 🙌🏼

[@Thrandweel]

Joana "shiplap" Gaines is one of the funniest expletives' I've ever heard

[@reymonmatin-ao9799]

So cool mike💯 Thank you!

[@ddhyper]

I just stumbled onto this lesson. Mike, Thank you, thank you…. Been drumming for years, always looking for new fills. This is awesome. I’ll be back…

[@ellington4701]

Clear, concise teaching style. Great attitude. Obvious love for the instrument. I subscribed before i even finished this first video, and that's why. Thanks man.

[@patrickl6932]

I love the way you teach.

[@jimmarshall9945]

Love this guy.... So smooth and cool. 👌

[@fadyrayes]

Great lesson! Amazing building blocks to unlocking your own creativity

[@reggtop]

GREAT STUFF MIKE THANK YOU

[@adamrabbDrums]

Hey Mike, thanks again for this video. These have helped progress my playing quite a bit. Love the content and the breakdown, cheers!

[@robmag5150]

One of the greatest drum lessons I’ve seen. Thanks Mike!

[@sese2398]

Thank you so much Mike for this great free context..u r a great inspiration for drum lovers!! 👍💪

[@gameplayti2909]

Wow, great tips. Thanks.

[@KPac1234]

Thanks for sharing this, this is really helpful, I had no idea of all the possibility’s

[@OakWorkshop]

Great video! Thank you!

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This was really helpful, thanks!

[@cfusilier2]

I feel pretty comfortable practicing these fills :) But breaking them down, changing tempos, etc, really gives me pause and makes me think about what I’m doing. Like you commented that this was less about the triplet and more about the arranging, phrasing, and moving the sequences around the kit. Thanks for this.

[@mikeslessons]

Happy to help Cody!

[@charlesavino3903]

Love this lesson, Mike, thanks! I was a 14 year old trying to figure out what heck John Bonham was doing and absolutely not getting it- at all. I met a drum teacher at the local music store, every town had one in those days, he chuckled and showed how simple, yet effective, triplet fills are. He then made buy a copy of "Adventures in Time" by Dave Brubeck and Joe Morello became my new idol!

[@BossCopeland91]

I'v been playing for 18 years and just played along to songs, Id say fairly well....this video made me believe I was teachable. I never really cared to be taught. I watch a lot of drumming videos, thinking, meh, I play well enough. This way of teaching, IMO, has been the most helpful. Love the "blocks" So much easier for me to break it down. I believe I can take this to the kit. Thanks again!

[@dr.layman1623]

Very good - lovin' it.

[@Carlos.Lizzoli]

Thank you very much Mike for sharing this lesson. I´m a drummer since I was born (60 now) love the instrument so much. Never could see this exercise so clear till now. I´ve heard this fills since allways but never could play them because, at last, I didn´t know well how they worked. Now I must practice and sure I´ll be playing them in every fill they fit!!!! Thank you from Buenos Aires.

[@terrysmemo8775]

That's frickin' brilliant! No, I can't DO it, but in time... Thanks for the inspiration and information!

[@timcline2799]

Woww Awesomeness so glad I found this site. Thank you ❤

[@TheBrunotti]

Hello je suis français, j’ai appris beaucoup de choses grâce a vous, en France la plupart des batteurs qui passent sur KZbin ne propose pas de vidéo très interessante, c’est souvent simple et ils n’expliquent pas bien ce qu’ils proposent, enfin bref, j’ai plus progressé avec vous, en plus vous avez beaucoup d’humour et de l’enthousiasme a nous faire partager votre expérience de la batterie. Merci beaucoup 👍🏼

[@danieljuday9419]

Love this concept and always need growth in the 8th n 16th note Triplets! Definitely will try it with 16th notes as well. Thanks Mike for the time, and effort you put into this stuff to help us grow as drummers! 🙏🥁🍵❤

[@mikeslessons]

Anytime my friend! I got your back :)

[@g2enterprises43]

Good ideas to work on - I like your style you have a very relaxed sound good work sounds good

[@pigphatnick]

Always an inspiration Mike. Right, time to go practice!

[@mikeslessons]

You’re very welcome my friend. Enjoy the practice!!!

[@johnz4412]

Nice lesson!

[@basspartout]

Thats great!! Thanks

[@victormulvey6300]

I AM going to follow you ,Watching this at work , ( Don't tell anyone. ) LOVE you're enthusiasm . Love that as you're Playing these awesome fills the joy comes out. Come on Now!!

[@mikeslessons]

C'mon Now! LOL. Much appreciated Victor :)

[@bigneutron5510]

Pure gold!

[@zikandgroovefr]

Thank you for sharing your secret. I feel aspired as a drummer after watching some of your videos. By the way, I love your studio, the lighting set-up is perfect in the video.

[@j.i.-cruz]

damn it must've been 10 years since the last time i binged your content and it's still as inspiring and high-quality as before. defineitely inspires me to get back on the kit and keep chasing that ideal. ☮mike! ✌🏽

[@billykohler9153]

The AB blocks makes me think of how Phil Collins with Genesis used that method to remember the structure of a song thus ; A = Verse B = Chorus C = Bridge . It’s how they came up with the song title “ ABACAB “ . Just a fun fact that ties in with your teaching. 😎Thanks Mike.

[@mikeslessons]

100%

[@CiaraDrums]

Owww!! Loving this 🔥

[@BoomerMusicCompany]

Sounds freaking great!

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great view sounds drummer 👍

[@robertociai6205]

Sempre un maestro!

[@charlievan4029]

That's some cool shit bro! Gonna work on it tomorrow. You and your Brooklyns are so musical!

[@carlajams11]

Mike you're my favorite drummer!!!!!!❤❤🥁

[@rainerfrei7288]

Tanks for the Inspiration...

[@StuartJrBarrett]

I didn’t even complete the video and I’m saying this, MIKE IS AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for all the knowledge….. allow me to watch the remainder 😊

[@mikeslessons]

Awe man... THANK so much. I appreciate your support over the years Stuart. Really I do!

[@rafaelbustos4758]

Sounds great l am on it thanks

[@brendanmarr8872]

Gold. Thank you!!

[@mikeslessons]

You are more than welcome my friend! Glad you liked it :)

[@shahere_art]

Thanks Mike, that's exactly what I was looking for ! .. just subscribd to your channel a couple of days ago, Thank you

[@mikeslessons]

Happy to help my friend!

[@Mordred478]

You are awesome, sir.

[@mikeslessons]

And you are awesome right back Tyrion! 🍵🙏🍵🙏

[@glennugent6091]

Awesome!!!!!

[@travisdamme]

“Joanna Shiplap Gaines” that was fantastic!

[@mikeslessons]

You caught that? Well done. You can see the matte black shiplap behind me as a nod to her. She is one of my biggest idols.

[@travisdamme]

@@mikeslessons I had to scrub back to catch it and immediately looked at your wall!

[@Luvwookie]

You’re still the best Mike

[@alanpowell24]

Best drum tutor that I have EVER seen!

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated Alan!!! 🍵🙏🍵🙏💙

[@kenworthdreamer7857]

That laugh when he knows how good it is haha

[@johnkavaudio4695]

Too good 👍🏻

[@nicholasusansky9073]

just perfect xx

[@eded1713]

Love it thank you

[@mikeslessons]

You are more than welcome my friend!

[@PezrulezHaakon]

Great lesson as always Mike! Doing the blocks separately is one thing. But glue them together in a random order is another solar system for me 😖

[@lukecarruthers8186]

This man is a genius

[@tomdellavecchia197]

Instagram Gold!! That cracked me up 🤣

[@dietersautier2908]

cool and very amazing Mike....you r a good trainer I guess.

[@mikeslessons]

Doing my best, lol

[@MaximePhuket]

Thats's the level you have to reach to be called a certified drummer ! Well done !

[@effthegop]

It is indeed awesome!1` Thanks

[@bjrambo]

This is killer! With the paradiddle construct, you can create even more with these two patterns!! Like: LRLL 😮 RRLR 😅 LLRL😂 ...and so forth! 😊 Thanks, duder! I have a TON of homework to do with your blueprint - 🤘🥁

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Way cool!

[@CRXSLY]

time et patient that the secret for my playing that i have to solve before doing this lolll great job!

[@ukaszrataj3858]

Thanks!

[@mikeslessons]

You are very welcome Lukasz

[@craigohearn8652]

I'm still wondering how you're holding onto those sticks with all that butter 🧈 drippin' off 'em 🤔 . You are indeed the man, Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! Well done. That actually made me laugh.

[@jimstathis9495]

Great concept! The same goes with 16th notes combinations, ala RLLF - FRRL.

[@paulgiacalone4471]

Freaking Awesome…..