Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An in-depth drum lesson dissecting one of progressive rock’s most legendary drum performances. We're diving into the details of RUSH's iconic “Tom Sawyer,” originally played by The Professor – Neil Peart.

In this lesson, Brandon Toews breaks down all the essential sections of “Tom Sawyer” and shows you how to play them on the kit. You’ll explore the main 4/4 and 7/8 grooves, intricate fills, and the iconic drum break.

Tune in to learn how to play this rock classic!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Lesson Overview
01:06 - The Main Groove
04:19 - The 7/8 Groove
07:03 - The Guitar Solo
12:44 - The Drum Solo
20:46 - More Drum Lessons!
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