An introduction to the Bossa Nova, a latin rhythm that has many applications as a groove.

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right Hand With 'a' Count Accents

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right Hand With 'e' Count Accents

Using a set sixteenth note grouping for the kicks and doubling up the first set. This is shown with various different right hand and snare placements.

Using the syncopated '43333' sixteenth note rhythm as the basis for righth and parts within grooves.

Using a double stroke triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove with a 16 beat feel.

Using the '43333' sixteenth note grouping kick pattern covered in level 2 and doubling up the kicks. This is shown with various different right hand and snare placements.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove to include toms.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of toms to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '323' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '223333' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '33334' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With Eighth Notes

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '332' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '233' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '332' Rhythm

Using a standard triplet played as a mixture of ghosted snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet decorated with unsual kick placement.

Developing the reverse triplet 16 beat groove by switching it to half time.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Decorating grooves with a quick sixteenth note triplet movement.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove by switching it to half time.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle with ghosted snares as a basis.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Using the syncopated '33334' sixteenth note rhythm as the basis for righth and parts within grooves.

Decorating grooves with a quick sixteenth note triplet movement.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 5/8.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 3/4.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 6/8.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 5/4.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 6/8.

Applying the concept of displacement to just the kick and snare parts in a slightly different way.

Simulate a double kick pattern using one bass drum and the floor tom.

A simple one beat groove construction shape intended to be played around the back beat. A mixture of ghosted, standard and accented notes can be used.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 5/4 using a common time feel.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.

Using the '33334' sixteenth note grouping kick pattern covered in level 2 and doubling up the kicks. This is shown with various different right hand and snare placements.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 7/4.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 5/4.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 9/8.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 5/8.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 7/8.

A simple one beat groove construction shape intended to be played around the back beat. A mixture of ghosted, standard and accented notes can be used.

A 'polymetered' drum parts where a 3/4 waltz style pattern is played underneath music in 5/4. Includes a free backing track.

An introduction to 'polymetered' drum parts where you will be playing a 3/4 pattern underneath music in 4/4. Includes a free backing track.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove to include some ride cymbals.

Using a standard triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 6/8 to create a not so basic pattern.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 3/4 in a waltz style.

A slight variation on the level 2 offbeat snare idea that adds in a standard triplet rudiment.

A cool sounding staggered right hand rhythm applied to a half time groove in 5/8.

Another variation on the two handed 16 beat groove this time moving the left hand to the snare and playing ghost notes.

Strengthen your left foot with these simple groove exercises.

A very rhythmic groove using a 16th note grouping in an odd sticking.

Apply the fake double kick concept to half time patterns.

Make the start of your phrases even clearer with this simple idea.

Simulate a double kick pattern using one bass drum and the floor tom.