Lesson 4. Adding drags for a sophisticated new feel

8th note beats. Adding drags to grooves

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In this lesson, we say hello to our old friend, the rudimental drag. The groove kicks into a higher gear as we add this skill to our 8th note beats. Used commonly in just about every genre of music, these beats are stylish, sophisticated, and initially challenging. Once you've got to grips with the funky five in the video, ten more audio file examples are featured, with more challenging but highly musical bass drum lines.

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5. Getting Groovy

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More popular beats with a different feel
More popular beats with a different feel
Lesson 1. Getting funky with the hi-hat upbeat
Lesson 1. Getting funky with the hi-hat upbeat
Lesson 2. Getting groovy on the hi-hat with this new concept
Lesson 2. Getting groovy on the hi-hat with this new concept
Lesson 3. A different hi-hat technique to add some speed!
Lesson 3. A different hi-hat technique to add some speed!
Lesson 4. Adding drags for a sophisticated new feel
Lesson 4. Adding drags for a sophisticated new feel
Swing it!
Swing it!
Lesson 5. Swinging 8th note pop beats
Lesson 5. Swinging 8th note pop beats
Lesson 6. Doubling down with 16th note bass drum
Lesson 6. Doubling down with 16th note bass drum
Lesson 7. Swinging 16th note grooves
Lesson 7. Swinging 16th note grooves
Lesson 8. Jazzing it up!
Lesson 8. Jazzing it up!
The power of three!
The power of three!
Lesson 9. Getting tight with these cool triplet beats
Lesson 9. Getting tight with these cool triplet beats
Lesson 10. Closing it out with these fun 16th note triplet fills
Lesson 10. Closing it out with these fun 16th note triplet fills