SIXTEENTH NOTE TRIPLETS are commonplace in rock today, being used widely in "funk-rock" style bands. They can be played effectively on either the snare drum or the bass drum. The important thing to remember is that the first sixteenth note in each group is usually left out as indicated by the rest
Triplets on the snare drum
Triplets on the bass drum
Note: The triplets must fit between the cymbal pattern being played.