Five Progressive Beats for Beginners

By Alex Ribchester Drum Lessons, Level 1 Drum Lessons, Techniques & Concepts drum beats

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Learn 5 drum beats for beginner-level players. The kick and snare placements remain the same for all five beats, while the hi-hat and sticking patterns get progressively more challenging.

This is a great concept for learning how to play in a number of different contexts, as each groove has its own feel.

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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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