The Train Beat – 4 Bar Exercise

By Alex Ribchester Drum Beat Lessons, Drum Lessons, Level 3 Drum Lessons, Thursday Drum Lessons accents, country

Description

In this weeks lesson we have a look at the train beat. This country style groove is played as a single stroke 16th note hand pattern with accents providing the back beats. The kick drum will be providing the downbeat on beats 1,2,3, & 4. The lesson contains a 4 bar exercise to help you learn a few accent pattern ideas.

LESSON NOTATION LINK

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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