Quick Kicks And Ghost Note Beats - Beginners & Intermediate

Quick Kicks And Ghost Note Beats – Beginners & Intermediate

By Alex Ribchester Drum Lessons, Level 2 Drum Lessons, Thursday Drum Lessons 16th notes, drum fills

Description

Here are 3 simple grooves that will help develop some crucial skills for any drummer who has recently picked the sticks. The first groove focuses on a quick kick drums, the second looks at ghost notes and the third just sounds cool. Give this vid a thumbs up if you want more lessons of this nature - ideas for aspiring drummers.

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Quick Kicks and Ghost Note

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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Quick Kicks And Ghost Note Beats – Beginners & Intermediate