The Advanced Song Track
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The Testing Rules:
1. Each can be attempted only twice during any testing session.
2. You may administer the test all at once or lesson by lesson as you learn them.
3. You can either choose to test yourself, ask a friend or parent to monitor your test, or upload a video of your test to the Student YouTube Channel. If you do a video, please follow the testing rules. You’re only cheating yourself if you don’t.
The Test
It’s simple. Be able to play the song all of the way through. You can copy the fills from the recording or make up your own in the style of the song.
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Session 1#7 “Believe Me Natalie” – The Killers [expand title=”Description”]Not one of their hits, but definitely a prime example of Ronnie’s creativeness on the drums. A perfectly constructed drum part…and it’s a blast to play![/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/sds1_17_13advevng_hd7.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/sds1_17_13advevng_hd7.mp4″]  |
Session 2#22 “Rosanna” – Toto [expand title=”Description”]As a drummer, at some point, you HAVE to tackle this song. No better time than now. This lesson will teach you the basics of this well known groove.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/feb2013live/sds2_21_13advaftrn_sd22.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/feb2013live/sds2_21_13advaftrn_hd22.mp4″] |
Session 3#34 “Everywhere” – Prince [expand title=”Description”]Blackwell outdoes himself on this track. The sheer speed alone is impressive. This one may take you a little while to get down at the full tempo.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/march2013live/sds3_21_13advaftrn_sd34.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/march2013live/sds3_21_13advaftrn_hd34.mp4″] |
Session 4#216 “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” Pt.1 [expand title=”Description”]Probably Steve Gadd’s most famous groove. We break apart the basics of how to play this one.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/september2014live/sds216sd.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/september2014live/sds216hd.mp4″] |
Session 5#476 “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” Pt.2 [expand title=”Description”]Probably Steve Gadd’s most famous groove. We break apart the basics of how to play this one.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/september2014live/sds476sd.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/september2014live/sds476hd.mp4″] |
Session 6#222 Marvin Gaye “Let’s Get It On” [expand title=”Description”]It’s the groove. Such pocket! This lesson will teach you not only how to play the parts but how to play fills in the style of this song.[/expand] |
Session 7#208 “Message In A Bottle” The Police [expand title=”Description”]I think this track has every signature Stewart Copeland has in his playing. Such a talent. Have fun learning this one![/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/advevngmessageinabottle12_20_12-20121220-200007_1096_qtp.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/advevngmessageinabottle12_20_12-20121220-200007_1096_qtp.mp4″] |
Session 8#213 “Fool In The Rain” – Led Zeppelin [expand title=”Description”]Very similar to the halftime shuffle used in “Rosanna” by Toto, this song will further solidify that halftime shuffle feel in your playing.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/websitecovers/foolintherain.mov” hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/websitecovers/foolintherain.mov”] |
Session 9#214 “The Ocean” Led Zeppelin [expand title=”Description”]Get ready to count! We pick apart every groove to this song in this lesson.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/websitecovers/ocean.mov” hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/websitecovers/ocean.mov”] |
Session 10#192 “Pocketful of Soul” – T.O.P. [expand title=”Description”]No list is complete without some Tower of Power. A great example of David Garibaldi’s tasteful and unique approach to the drums.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/december2014live/sds192sd.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/december2014live/sds192hd.mp4″] |
Session 11#197 “I Got The Feelin'” – James Brown [expand title=”Description”]We’ll end this lesson track on a high note! This lesson picks apart this classic James Brown tune. Have some fun with it![/expand] |
Session 12#187 “The Sound of Muzak” by Porcupine Tree [expand title=”Description”] A breakdown of Gavin Harrison’s playing on the song “The Sound of Muzak” by Porcupine Tree. [/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/august2013live/sdsadvevng8_29_13_sd187.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/august2013live/sdsadvevng8_29_13_hd187.mp4″] |