EPIC DRUM BEAT ON THE SNARE

By Alex Ribchester Drum Beat Lessons, Drum Lessons, Level 3 Drum Lessons, Other, Thursday Drum Lessons double strokes, single strokes

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Learn a funky little two-measure groove played between the kick and snare using single strokes, double strokes and accents. The lesson starts with the basic hand pattern before adding the kicks. We'll also explore some alternative ideas for playing the pattern including the hi-hat.

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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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