Course #18 : Bonham Triplets
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the legendary Bonham triplets—an essential lick made famous by Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. We’ll break down the sticking and foot placement, focusing on control, power, and phrasing. By the end, you’ll be able to use Bonham triplets to add explosive energy and a classic rock feel to your fills and solos.
Course Content
Course Lessons
General Lessons
Lesson 1: Bonham Triplets Intro Not Started Yet
Learn to play Bonham triplets to add power, speed, and a signature rock sound to your drum fills and solos.
Lesson 2: Moving Bonham Triplets Around the Drumset Not Started Yet
Learn to play Bonham triplets while practicing moving them around the kit using different orchestrations to add variety, flow, and dynamic impact to your fills.
Lesson 3: Bonham Triplets in A Drum Fill #1 Not Started Yet
Learn to play Bonham triplets in Drum Fill #1 to start applying this powerful lick in a musical and controlled way around the kit.
Lesson 4: Bonham Triplets Fill Variation #2 Not Started Yet
Learn to play Bonham triplets in Fill Variation #2 to expand your phrasing options and bring new energy and movement to your drumming.
Lesson 5: Bonham Triplet Variation #3 Not Started Yet
Learn to play Bonham triplets in Fill Variation #3—a super cool-sounding pattern that adds explosive flair and a classic rock vibe to your drumming.
