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Indian Rhythms Applied to the Drumset

Pete Lockett  /  UPDATED Nov 17, 2022

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Pete Lockett is considered by many to be the most versatile multi-percussionist, having immersed himself in percussion traditions from musical cultures across the globe. He was voted as “Best World Percussionist” by DRUM! Magazine in 2014 and 2015, the best percussionist by Rhythm Magazine, and was the runner up as best percussionist by Modern Drummer from 2010 to 2014.

Pete has toured and/or performed with a wide range of artists such as Björk, Peter Gabriel (Genesis), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson), Amy Winehouse, Steve Smith, Steve Gadd, Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, and many more.

Lesson Index:
0:06 – Song #1
6:03 – Introduction
8:40 – Why Should You Learn Indian Rhythms?
17:25 – Indian Rhythms Applied to the Drum set
47:47 – Song #2
55:25 – Q&A
1:04:10 – Song #3

Pete Plays:
Mapex Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Vic Firth Drumsticks


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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