Hit The Bass Hard, Sometimes

Hit The Bass Hard, Sometimes

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An accent on the bass? Unheard of! Well, not completely but rare nonetheless. The grooves in this lesson explore accents on the bass drum and how they change the overall feel of a groove. Though not perfect for every situation, this technique is great to have you aresnal. Sometimes it hits the spot!

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Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.

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