Easy Drums Workbook 3: Triplets & Shuffles
Take your drumming to the next level with eighth note triplets and shuffle grooves! In this third instalment of the Easy Drums series, you’ll learn to master triplet fills, shuffle rhythms, and 3:1 resolves, all with easy-to-follow exercises, creative challenges, and clear notation for both right and left-handers. Perfect for players who have completed Workbooks 1 & 2 and are ready to groove with more confidence and musicality.
Easy Drums Workbook 3
Easy Drums Workbook 3: Triplets & Shuffles – Groove with Feel, Flow, and Flair
If you’ve completed Easy Drums Workbooks 1 & 2 and you’re ready to explore new rhythmic territory, Easy Drums Workbook 3 is your next step.
This volume dives into the world of eighth note triplets and shuffle grooves—two essential feels that bring swing, flow, and bounce to your drumming. You’ll learn how to count, orchestrate, and combine triplet-based and shuffle patterns through a structured, progressive series of lessons. From your first triplet fill to advanced combinations and 1/4 note shuffle grooves, this book builds your confidence while keeping things creative and fun.
What you’ll learn:
- How to count and play eighth note triplets
- Triplet fills of different lengths and how to orchestrate them
- Smooth shuffle grooves and fills
- 3:1 resolves and how to use them in your playing
- Combining triplets and shuffles for expressive fills
- 1/4 note shuffle grooves for faster tempos
- Bonus practice challenges to test your skills
With clear explanations, progressive exercises, dual stickings for right and left-handed players, and a relaxed, engaging tone, Workbook 3 is a must-have for any drummer looking to deepen their groove vocabulary.
Whether you’re a self-taught player or a drum teacher looking for structured material, this workbook will keep you and your students grooving with confidence. Let’s take your playing from solid to soulful—triplet by triplet.