Jazz Drum Fills Course

Learn how to play Jazz drum fills with confidence and musicality. 
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Learn how to play Jazz drum fills that are smooth and musical. Over 30 sticking patterns with infinite possibilities!

Jazz Drum Fills Course

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This course teaches you how to play Jazz drum fills using essential sticking patterns like paradiddles, rolls, flams, and drags.

You’ll learn:
  • How to use over 30 sticking patterns to make drum fills
  • Rolling drum fills
  • How to change fill feels and combine drum fills
  • How to adjust their length
  • How to transition smoothly between fills to create natural and musical ideas
  • How to combine grooves and fills together
  • And tons more!


By the end, you’ll have the confidence to play expressive, dynamic drum fills that fit smoothly into your drumming and make your playing come alive!
Course Overview
The ultimate Jazz drum fills course teaching you infinite ways to to nail your drum fills. 

Turn up the heat in your Jazz drumming with over 30 sticking patterns and variations. You'll never run out of drum fill ideas again. 

Learn how to play Jazz drum fills in a new and easier way.

  • Drum Lessons Video: 4 hours
  • Drum Lessons: 23
  • Multiple Instructor Playing Examples
  • Lesson PDF Downloads: 7
  • Drum Practice Tracks: 4
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class
  • Lessons In 9 Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語

What are Jazz Drum Fills?

Jazz drum fills are short, expressive breaks in the rhythm that help build tension, add excitement, and transition between sections of a song. They’re an essential part of Jazz drumming, giving you the chance to showcase your creativity and add flavor to the music.

Jazz drum fills are crucial for keeping the music dynamic and engaging. They help you punctuate phrases, move between sections smoothly, and keep the energy flowing. Mastering fills will make you a more versatile and interesting player in any band.

How To Play Jazz Drum Fills - Decoded

Unlock the secrets behind how to play Jazz drum fills and discover how these rhythmic phrases can transform your playing.  From subtle accents to explosive bursts, delve into this artistry that defines Jazz drum fills.

Learn over 30 sticking patterns that I use in my drum fills and drum solos and how to create your own infinite creative combinations. By the end of the course, you will feel confident about playing drum fills in Jazz and any other style of music. 

Improve Your Fills with Finesse

Explore the role of Jazz drum fills in your playing and the music you play. Learn how to infuse finesse into your fills, creating seamless transitions and adding a layer of sophistication to your drumming.

This course is designed for both newbies to Jazz drum fills and experienced drummers.  I've written out many drum fills for you and you can learn how to make your own drum fills with my 30+ sticking patterns, rolling fills and bonus patterns. 

How To Play Jazz Drum Fills With A Unique Rhythmic Voice

Master the art of crafting distinctive Jazz drum fills that will become a part of your signature sound. Dive deep into creativity, explore unique sticking patterns and find your rhythmic voice in the dynamic world of Jazz drumming.  Learn how to play Jazz drum fills and expand your sonic possibilities!

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson on one-measure drum fills.  Learn how to play Jazz drum fills in infinite ways for Jazz and any style of drumming.  There are PDF downloads for this and many of the lessons when you enroll. 
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Jazz Drums Total Lessons Pack

Learn Jazz drumming from your first beat to playing with a band! Get all my courses at a great price!

Includes the Jazz Drum Fills course!
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The Lessons On How To Play Jazz Drum Fills

Learn the sticking patterns for the course.

1.  INTRO AND PARADIDDLE STICKING PATTERNS 16:20
2. ROLL STICKING PATTERNS 07:10
3. FLAM STICKING PATTERNS 03:54
4. SINGLE STROKE STICKING PATTERNS 04:39
5. TRIPLET COMBINATION STICKING PATTERNS 04:56
6. ROLLING DRUM FILLS PART 1 - 11:51
7. ROLLING DRUM FILLS PART 2 - 13:51
8. UNISON STICKING PATTERNS 02:17
9. OTHER STICKING PATTERNS 05:22

Learn to tripletize, straighten and displace the sticking patterns.

10. MODULATING THE STICKINGS 19:24

How to play the most-used drum fill lengths with grooves.

11. PURPOSE AND LENGTH OF DRUM FILLS 09:32
12. TWO-COUNT DRUM FILLS 15:15
13. ONE-MEASURE DRUM FILLS 17:38
14. TWO-MEASURE DRUM FILLS 14:44
15. TWO-MEASURE DRUM FILL DEMOS 10:53
16. DRUM FILL TRANSITIONS 04:43

Learn 33 drum fills that I play across the drum kit. Also learn how to play Jazz drum fills by combining tripletized and straightened feels and a bonus sticking pattern. Finally, play creative drum fills in any style.

17.  33 DRUM FILL EXAMPLES 09:59
18.  CONNECTING DRUM FILL FEELS 08:27
19.  BONUS DRUM FILL - TAP DRAG TAP 07:21
20. SUPER SWINGING DRUM FILL 10:05 
21.  CREATIVE DRUM FILLS 11:18
22. PLAYING FILLS "IN THE POCKET" 04:50

Final thoughts and inspiration for how to play Jazz drum fills.

23. CONCLUSION 02:34

The Jazz Drum Fills Course

FOCUSED

This course saves you time and money by focusing on the most important skills you need for how to play Jazz drum fills like a pro.

By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll play creative and  musical drum fills. 
  • 4 hours of online drum lessons
  • 23 drum lesson videos.
  • 7 lesson PDF's
  • 4 drum practice tracks
  • Example video from one of my gigs playing drum fills using sticking patterns I'm teaching in this course.
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class
  • Lessons In 9 Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語

AFFORDABLE

One-Time Payment. Lifetime Access to your course. Pay once, drum forever!

Pocket-friendly subscription plans also available through Groove Pass. 

PAINLESS

Learn with a relaxed, step-by-step method at your own pace.

You can also track your progress and see how much you have accomplished. Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.

Need more help with how to play Jazz drum fills?

Send me a direct message in the School and ask your questions in my monthly Drum Lab class. Just some of the perks for joining Jazz Drum School! 

Von Baron

Jazz drummer, educator, composer

About YOUR TEACHER

Performing regularly on stage and in the recording studio for 35+ years, Von Baron is one of the busiest drummers in Japan. 

Playing with Stanley Jordan, Benny Golson, Eddie Henderson, Geoff Keezer and many others gave Von the opportunity to hone his Jazz drumming skills. 

It's with this real world experience, Von created this course to give you a solid foundation for your Jazz drumming.
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