Combining Right Hand '33334' And Left Hand Quarter Note Concepts The basics of building up a groove that has two base rhythms, one simple and one syncopated.
Constant Eighth '33433' Syncopated Groove A groove construction idea based on a syncopated '33433' rhythm.
Constant Eighth '34333' Syncopated Groove A groove construction idea based on a syncopated '34333' rhythm.
Constant Eighth Note Kicks In 9/8 Grooves Maintaining constant eighth notes with the right foot through a 9/8 groove.
Constant Note Values In 9/8 Double Kick Grooves Playing 8th and 16th note rolls on the feet in 9/8 grooves with various groove construction ideas on top.
Counting Left Foot Dotted Crotchets In 12/8 Grooves Apply the idea of keeping a count on the left foot to 12/8 grooves.
Counting Left Foot Quavers In 12/8 Grooves Apply the idea of keeping an eighth note count on the left foot to 12/8 grooves.
Decorative Right Hand 16th Notes In A Reggae Groove Adding some simple rhythmic interest to the right hand of a reggae groove.
Delayed Right Hand Crotchets In 6/8 A rhythmic variation on a previous 6/8 right hand rhythm that involves playing quarter notes an eighth note later.
Displacing Snares In Grooves - One 16th Note Back Using the idea of displacing snares backwards to create some interesting groove patterns.
Displacing Snares In Grooves - One 16th Note Forwards Shift your snares by one 16th note to create some interesting grooves.
Dotted 8th Note Backbeat In A 6/8 Groove An odd, syncopated, backbeat idea for your 6/8 grooves that will distort the feel of the part.
Dotted Crotchet Right Hand In 6/8 Grooves Learn about using a different rhythm for the right hand of a 6/8 groove. This is the equivalent to playing quarter notes in a 4/4 groove.
Double 16th Kick Placement Using The 'R L L F' Pattern An idea for placing extra kicks in the pattern giving an extra layer of complexity.
Double 16th Kicks Ending On An Eighth Note A list of grooves with two quick 16th note bass drums played on a single foot that end on a numbered or '+' count.
Double 16th Kicks Starting On An Eighth Note Some grooves with two quick 16th note bass drums played on a single foot that start on a numbered or '+' count.