Developing a Drum Beat - Part 2 (Funk, Rock and Metal Possibilities)

Developing a Drum Beat – Part 2 (Funk, Rock and Metal Possibilities)

By Alex Ribchester Drum Lessons, Level 4 Drum Lessons, Other, Techniques & Concepts, Thursday Drum Lessons ostinato

Description

This week's lesson concludes the two-part series which explores developing an intermediate drum beat into a more advanced groove.

Using the same solid 16th note kick and snare pattern we used in part 1, we are now adding a new ostinato on the hi-hat (or ride) and hi-hat foot strokes on the ‘&’ of each beat.

LESSON NOTATION (PDF)

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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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