How To Play Fast Jazz Drums

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Learn how to play fast Jazz drums with smooth ride cymbal technique and solid independence. You’ll be swinging at any tempo in no time!

Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal Course

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This course teaches you how to play fast Jazz drums with confidence at any tempo.

You'll learn:
  • Essential hand technique
  • 6 ride patterns
  • How to add the hi-hat
  • Speed-building exercises
  • Powerful independence exercises
  • Control and fluidity at fast tempos


By the end of the course you'll have all the tools for smooth, dynamic, and effortless ride cymbal playing.
Course Overview
Learn how to play fast Jazz drums with a chill, relaxed feel, even when the tempo’s flying.

I’ll show you the exact ride cymbal technique and go-to exercises I use to play smooth and confident at any speed. If you’ve been dreading fast tempos, this will totally flip that around.

  • 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 9 Languages:
    English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語

Play Fast Jazz Drums Without Burning Out Your Hands

Ever felt like your hands just give up when the tempo jumps past 250 BPM? That fast Swing ride cymbal can feel like a marathon if you’re not using the right technique. In this course, I’ll show you exactly how to play fast Jazz drums in a way that feels relaxed, musical, and honestly… fun.

We’ll dig into the ride cymbal techniques that make fast tempos way easier. I’ll also walk you through the speed-building exercises, coordination drills, and independence workouts I’ve used to stay in the pocket when things get really fast.

If you’re gigging, jamming, or just want to finally nail that fast Swing groove, this course is your roadmap to getting there without burning out your hands or losing the groove.

What You’ll Learn

Here’s what we’ll cover step-by-step in the course:

  • Smooth, relaxed ride cymbal technique for fast tempos
  • 6 ride cymbal patterns you can use to swing hard and stay loose
  • How to add the hi-hat without choking the groove
  • Speed exercises for control and endurance
  • Coordination drills to build independence at high speeds
  • How to swing fast and sound musical, not mechanical

Basically, everything I wish I had when I was trying to figure out how to play fast Jazz drums without crashing halfway through the tune.

Why Playing Fast Even Matters

Playing fast Jazz drumming techniques isn’t about showing off. It’s about being ready when the band kicks into a blazing tempo or the song suddenly jumps from medium to double-time feel. You want to feel comfortable, not panicked.

Mastering fast ride cymbal playing and fast Jazz drumming gives you a huge boost in confidence. It tightens up your feel, makes your Swing lighter, and opens up way more musical freedom when things start cooking.

My Method For Fast Ride Cymbal Playing

In the lesson preview below, I break down the exact technique that helped me go from stiff and tense to loose, fluid, and swinging at any tempo. If you’re playing straight-ahead Jazz, Bebop, or modern styles, this ride cymbal approach will make your playing so much easier at fast speeds.

I also show you how to:

 • Build ride cymbal melodies
 • Get your hi-hat flowing naturally
 • Use independence exercises that actually work
 • Develop endurance without fatigue

Why This Course Works

This isn’t a random YouTube video. It’s a structured path that shows you how to play fast Jazz drums with real progress built in. Every lesson stacks on the last one. You’ll actually feel your ride cymbal control improve every time you sit down to practice.

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Ready To Play Fast Without Stress?

Let’s finally get your hands, brain, and drums working together so you can play any tempo with confidence and actually enjoy it.

Join the course today and start building that relaxed, powerful fast Jazz ride cymbal feel.

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!

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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

The Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal Technique Course

FOCUSED

This course saves you time and money by breaking down how to play fast Jazz drums.

By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll be able to swing faster on your drum kit. 
  • 2 hours of online drum lessons
  • 14 drum lesson videos
  • 14-page PDF
  • 6 drum practice tracks
  • 2 live performance examples
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class

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 a little more help with how to play fast Jazz drums?

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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