Have Some E Ands

This groove uses a funky, syncopated sixteenth note ostinato on the hi-hat.
To make this groove even funkier, you can try opening the hi-hat on all of the “&s.” This brings a more up-beat feel to the groove.
This groove uses a funky, syncopated sixteenth note ostinato on the hi-hat.
To make this groove even funkier, you can try opening the hi-hat on all of the “&s.” This brings a more up-beat feel to the groove.
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
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