GROOVE EXERCISE BASIC VARIATIONS

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Once you've played through all of the Lessons from "Groove Exercises for the Drumset" you can go back and replay any or all lessons with alternate hi-hat patterns.

This is where the possibilities really open up, each variation and groove have their own unique feel and weight - experimentation and listening will help you discover which hi-hat patterns and snare/bass grooves work well together.

Certain variations are trickier than others, especially continual 16th's with the RH and the 'hanging' sixteenth note patterns (1andAhs and 1Eands) but, the trickier variations often lead to the funkiest results once mastered.

This is where beginner students begin to add layers and depth to their playing - it is also where students have to start critically listening to other drummers to hear these types of variations in action. Investing time to explore the infinite subtleties on the kit needs to be coupled with regular listening and watching live music.

These are only the basics! Find out which variations you like the most and incorporate them into your vocabulary. Happy drums to you!

This lesson as well as all previous lessons are from the book "Groove Exercises for the Drumset" available for purchase or download at www.thedrummerbrain.com/store