This is a standard application of The Single Paradiddle. This is a concentrated coordination exercise that will enable you to recognize and play more advanced rock, funk and pop beats.
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Here you will learn how to play between hi-hat hits. The Paradiddle Beat is the next step after mastering the Seven Basic Beats. The Paradiddle Beat – 16th Note Independence After you are solid with basic beats, you are ready to start learning to play fills. If you master these, you will have mastered the single most important aspect of your playing-keeping a solid beat in time. When you feel solid with basic beats and combinations, challenge yourself with these timing exercises. Can you hear the bassist? Why is the drummer playing the parts he or she is playing? Is the drummer louder or softer than the singer? Listen to how they blend and how the parts fit together. Direct your ears to the different instruments in the band as you would if you were watching them on stage. Listen to your favorite music and ask questions. Listening is a musician’s most critical ability. Ask yourself-is my timing even and consistent? Are the drums hitting exactly with the hi-hat when they should? Are the drums in the right dynamic (loud/soft) balance? Is the hi-hat too loud because my right hand is strong, while the snare drum is quiet? Can I make every measure sound the same when I try to? At first, it is hard to think of all these things while you are playing. This will give you the opportunity to reflect on your playing and hear from another perspective. I highly recommend recording yourself playing with a bass line and listening back. Any combination of bass drum beats you add will always work and sound good as long as the snare is on beats two and four.Īfter you’ve learned the basic beats, practice playing with bass lines, and explore combinations. Start with the work sheets that include the snare drum. Use these worksheets to compose your own beat combinations, or transcribe beats you hear in songs. By learning and combining these basic drum beats, you can play thousands of songs. This is an excellent starting point if you are a new drummer who enjoys learning the fundamentals in the context of popular music.īeat Composition and Transcription Worksheets
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