In The Big Lebowski, Jeff Bridges is The Dude. But in the world of drumming, Harry Miree holds that title.

What you’re about to read will improve your drumming in less than five seconds. It’s something anyone can do, and you can do it right now. Sound impossible? It’s not.

Harry credits Carter Beauford and Todd Sucherman for this trick, but the best way to improve the sound of your rim knocks is to flip the stick around and use the butt.

Yep. That’s all it takes.

Harry uses his Vic Firth logos to help him position his stick for the fullest sound. He aims right for the middle of ‘American Classic’ text.

To get used to the quick stick flip, play a simple groove where you switch back and forth from snare hit to rim knock for a few bars at a time. Do it until you get comfortable.

Talk about instant gratification for very little effort!

When Harry Miree came to Drumeo to film some courses, we didn’t think he was also hatching a master plan to derail the company as we know it.

In this behind-the-scenes adventure around the office, Harry goes on a quest to find a replacement for Jared Falk and Dave Atkinson, the faces of Drumeo.

He interviewed employees from most of the teams, including Trent (web developer), Mary-Liz (executive assistant), Reuben (social media), Jord (creative director), Lisa (Pianote community manager), Taras (Pianote production), and Jonathan (associate web developer). And they all had devastating things to say about their bosses.

Just kidding. This was all for fun, of course. Jared and Dave aren’t stepping down from Drumeo, and Harry doesn’t really have a master plan to convince Jared to fire himself.

Life’s too short to take yourself too seriously. If you enjoyed this video, click here for info on our other ridiculous behind-the-scenes episodes, plus even more drumming shows!

Trash-can endings are one of those aspects of drumming that many drummers have a hard time grasping and pulling off. If you’re one of those drummers, this lesson is right up your alley. Harry Miree will teach you the main movements behind trash can endings (step-by-step) and the key ingredients you need to end your songs with a bang!

We also filmed a lesson with Harry that focuses on “backbeat” drum fills. Not sure what those are? Watch the video here.

About Harry:
Harry Miree is a graduate of Berklee College of Music who has made a name for himself due to his awesome YouTube videos, unique and unorthodox kit set-up, and for his studio and live performances for various artists, including LOCASH, Clare Bowen, Levi Hummon, Morgan Frazier, Joey Hyde, Josh Dorr, and Boom City. With a very fun and passionate approach to music, Harry is bound to inspire you to keep practicing and focusing on the main reason we all started playing drums for: having fun!

Fills are most commonly used to make transitions to a new section of a song. It’s a great way to break things up and get the listener ready for the next shift. However, just because you’re breaking away from the main groove doesn’t mean you can’t keep a groove going – and that’s exactly what this lesson is all about.

Harry Miree’s (aka “The Dude”) is going to teach you how to keep the audience dancing with FIVE unique drum fills that apply to a wide variety of genres. Even advanced drummers are going to get a challenge from this lesson.

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Lesson Index:
0:00 – SONG: “Float Your Boat” by Ryan Follese
3:01 – Introduction
9:44 – SONG: “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae
12:54 – What is a backbeat fill?
15:50 – Fill #1
18:20 – Fill #2
21:04 – Fill #3
23:44 – Fill #4
27:43 – Fill #5
32:33 – SONG: “Wilder” by Ryan Follese

About Harry:
Harry Miree is a graduate of Berklee College of Music who has made a name for himself due to his awesome YouTube videos, unique and unorthodox kit setup, and for his studio and live performances for various artists including LOCASH, Clare Bowen, Levi Hummon, Morgan Frazier, Joey Hyde, Josh Dorr, and Boom City. With a fun and passionate approach to music, Harry is bound to inspire you to keep practicing and focusing on the the reason most of us started playing drums: having fun!