"Showmanship and chops? In a BEGINNER LESSON?" Sure, why not - if you slow it down. If you've been playing basic beats and fills, working on your time and technique, and you're hoping to start developing some new cool ideas, this lesson will give you a foundation for chops. But hold on - what are chops? Most people use the word to describe repetitive linear patterns (or hand/foot combinations) played quickly around the kit. When drummers go into the practice room and 'shed' (aka jam), they're de