Phrase Craze! 7-7-2 Kick & Snare

By Todd Walker Drum Beat Lessons, Drum Lessons, Level 3 Drum Lessons, Techniques & Concepts

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Todd Walker explores some "Phrasing" in 4/4 time. The rhythm is a 7-7-2 Kick & Snare Phrase (FLFLFLL-FLFLFLL-RL) used within this groove. A quarter note is played on the bell/ride throughout.

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Todd Walker

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Phrase Craze! 7-7-2 Kick & Snare