An explanation of what a groove is, how they are used and a list of beginner lessons on playing them.

A beginners lesson on reading and constructing grooves by finding a base rhythm.

An alternative method of reading grooves, this time starting at the left of the bar and working through one stroke at a time.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarer and eighth notes presented using the rhythm first method.

A simple groove made of quarter notes and rests presented using the rhythm first method.

Vary your grooves by switching the right hand to another very commonly used cymbal, the ride.

Use the left foot to control wether the hi hat is open or closed in a groove.

Continue developing your grooves by learning about using a crash ride cymbal instead of the hi hats.

Learn some new variations on existing grooves that make use of toms.

Constructing simple grooves with common time snares and kicks only on '+' counts.

A simple variation on the original level 0 basic grooves that involves adding one more bass drum at the end of the bar.

A simple variation on the original level 0 basic grooves that involves adding one more snare drum at the end of the bar.

A simple variation of a previous level 0 groove shown in a practical context.