Play each fill OVER and OVER until it feels natural and then work on playing it in a 2 or bar phrase (4 is easier to start). Use the basic rock beat (Bass drum pattern #1 from beats LVL 1) Start without a click with the fills but then definitely work on playing these with a click to make sure you aren’t speeding up or slowing down when coming in/out of fills. << This is ONE of the BIGGEST problems drummers have!!!
Once you have them all down try playing down the page or mixing it up and going randomly from one fill to another every 2 or 4 bars.
TIPS and Reminders:
- Count out loud!
- Experiment with different stickings to find what works for you
- Add a crash on the 1 coming back in after the fill
- Try switching from the hi hat to ride or floor tom after each fill to work on transitions.
- Experiment with changing the orchestration of each fill to come up with your own ideas