The only difference between these two measures is that the second measure does not have a hi-hat note on the 'and of beat 3'. This small variation makes the groove feel less repetitive, even though it was programmed to play throughout the entire song.
Steve Ley is a professional drummer, teacher, writer and Sheet Music Team Director for Online Drummer. He studied at the Australian National University, graduating with a Diploma of Music specializing in jazz performance.
This instantly recognizable drum groove features alternating 16th notes (RLRL) played between the hi-hat and snare over a 'four-on-the-floor' pulse.... read more