Cool Tom Groove – Beginner/Intermediate

Description

For this week's lesson we have got a cracking little indie, pop rock groove that can be approached by both beginner and intermediate level players.

LESSON NOTATION LINK

We will be starting off with a simple foundation and adding several layers to the beat as we go and developing it into a cool beat that gets the foot tapping.

Author

Alex Ribchester

Alex Ribchester is a professional drummer and teacher based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK. Download Alex's Quickstart Guide to Playing Drums.

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Cool Tom Groove – Beginner/Intermediate