In this groove construction lesson you will be taking the Fake Double Kick movement learned previously and applying it to the time signature of 7/8. The previous lesson focused on the co-ordination elements of the part so it is fairly essential to cover this first. In this lesson I will just be presenting four grooves using the concept, a note on how the groove has been built is included with each pattern. Remember, the part is played open handed.


Example 1

This groove uses eighth note hi hats and the snare is played with the right hand. This part has a compound time feel.

Eighth note hi hats, snare with the right.


Example 2

This groove uses eighth note hi hats and the snare is played with the left hand. The part has a simple time feel.

Eighth note hi hats, snare with the left.


Example 3

This groove uses dotted quarter note hi hats and the snare is played with the right hand. A compound feel is used.

Quarter note hi hats, snare with the right.


Example 4

This groove uses quarter note hi hats and the snare is played with the left hand. A simple time feel is used.

Quarter note hi hats, snare with the left.


TASK

  • Learn all exercises up to a tempo of at least 130bpm.
  • Experiment with orchestration.
  • Apply this pattern to a phrased example as either the groove or fill.

Lessons

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