How To Play Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal

Learn how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal with advanced Jazz ride cymbal technique and 6 essential ride patterns. Play comfortably at any tempo.

Click to watch.

Learn how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal with powerful technique and independence exercises. Play any tempo with ease!

Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal Course

Write your awesome label here.
This course teaches you how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal with confidence, relaxation, and endurance at any tempo. It covers essential techniques, six foundational ride patterns, hi-hat integration, and speed-building exercises to develop control and fluidity.

With focused workouts, ride pattern drills, and performance examples, you’ll gain the skills needed for smooth, dynamic, and effortless ride cymbal playing.

See the list of all the lessons.

Learn with a relaxed, step-by-step method at your own pace. Track your progress and see how much you have accomplished! Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.
Course Overview
Learn how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal with a relaxed feeling, even when the tempo gets fast.

Learn the fast Jazz ride cymbal technique and exercises I used to play at any speed with confidence. This technique is a must for every drummer learning to play Jazz.
  • Drum Lessons Video: 2 hours
  • Drum Lessons: 14
  • Instructor Playing Examples: 2
  • 14-Page PDF Download
  • Drum Practice Tracks: 6
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class
  • Lessons In 10+ Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português, Suomi, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語, हिन्दी

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson on the technique for how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal.  Also learn the 6 fast ride cymbal patterns I use, powerful coordination exercises and tips to create ride cymbal melodies.  By the end of the course, you'll improve your speed, endurance and independence!

Click on the "CC" in the video screen to select your language. 
Write your awesome label here.

Jazz Drums Total Lessons Pack

Step-by-step online Jazz drumming lessons for all skill levels. Learn from beginner to playing in a band—50% off!

(Includes the Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal Course)
Write your awesome label here.

The Lessons On How To Play Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal

Play your Jazz ride cymbal relaxed and confident at any tempo!
  1. INTRO - 02:14
  2. THE TECHNIQUE - 13:55
  3. THE 6 PATTERNS - 12:15
  4. ADDING THE HI-HAT & RIDE MELODIES - 13:47
  5. SPEED AND ENDURANCE PRACTICE - 06:01
  6. RIDE CYMBAL WORKOUT - 1:00
  7. RIDE PATTERN #1 EXERCISES - 16:36
  8. RIDE PATTERN #2 EXERCISES - 09:50
  9. RIDE PATTERN #3 EXERCISES - 12:26
  10. RIDE PATTERN #4 EXERCISES - 06:01
  11. RIDE PATTERN #5 EXERCISES - 03:23
  12. RIDE PATTERN #6 EXERCISES - 06:43
  13. BONUS HI-HAT EXERCISES - 06:22
  14. CONCLUSION - 01:03
  15. PERFORMANCE EXAMPLE #1 - 02:28
  16. PERFORMANCE EXAMPLE #2 - 03:25

Need a little more help with how to play fast Jazz ride cymbal?

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.
Copyright © 2025  
Kobe, Japan

FAQ's & HELP

Legal

Social

Created with