Playing straight eighth notes on the feet in a groove.
Playing straight eighth notes on the feet in a groove.
Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by combining quarter note kick and snare placements.
Taking simple level 0 grooves and removing the first back beat snare to create a new feel.
Another idea for two bar groove construction that involves shifting the placement of certain notes within one or both of the bars.
Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by adding some bass drums.
Develop your basic knowledge of jazz style grooves by learning some simple snare placement ideas.
Another simple snare placement variation that creates a 'driving' feel similar to the four on the floor.
Jazz is a very different playing style to rock/funk and similar genres, learn the fundamental differences and the building block for all jazz grooves here.
Build up a simple reggae style groove step by step. The full pattern involves offbeat 8th note hi hats and cross sticks.