Fun drum lick

I got the idea for this pattern by listening to two different drummers: Aaron Spears and Dennis Chambers. Spears' playing with Usher and Nelly is fantastic and is full of tasty grooves which drive the music. Chambers' playing with Victor Wooten is full of feel and dynamic taste.

You could say that Spears' playing to Nelly at the Modern Drummer Festival was the catalyst for this pattern. Having also studied Chambers' various grooves on his 'In the Pocket' video, I thought it might be an idea to try and combine some ideas from the two artists.

This is just my take, in the form of a transcription here:







and a video demonstration here:




Enjoy!