Lesson 5. Three consecutive bass notes and a killer backbeat

8th note beats. Adding "1EA" and "3EA" note groupings to the bass drum with off-beat snare

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In our final video featuring 8th note beats, we look at how adding our off-beat snare can sound musically compelling with the “1EA” and “3EA” bass drum groupings. A quick recap of Course 3, Lesson 5, will benefit you as we dive into this concept. Simon explains how playing the right-hand lead on toms can produce a killer backbeat! Don’t forget to check out the extra ten audio files.

Lesson 5 - Number 1
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Lesson 5 - Number 9
Lesson 5 - Number 10

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Adding off-beat snare to 8th note beats is a game changer!
Adding off-beat snare to 8th note beats is a game changer!
Lesson 1. Start by adding this extra snare beat
Lesson 1. Start by adding this extra snare beat
Lesson 2. Continuing the theme and adding ghost notes
Lesson 2. Continuing the theme and adding ghost notes
Lesson 3. Get stronger with more challenging bass drum groupings
Lesson 3. Get stronger with more challenging bass drum groupings
Lesson 4. More variations with even more foot control!
Lesson 4. More variations with even more foot control!
Lesson 5. Three consecutive bass notes and a killer backbeat
Lesson 5. Three consecutive bass notes and a killer backbeat
Let's do the same with our 16th note beats!
Let's do the same with our 16th note beats!
Lesson 6. Start by adding this extra bass note and an off-beat snare drum
Lesson 6. Start by adding this extra bass note and an off-beat snare drum
Lesson 7. Let's try a different bass note and feel the groove!
Lesson 7. Let's try a different bass note and feel the groove!
Lesson 8. Fine-tune your bass drum chops with these grooves
Lesson 8. Fine-tune your bass drum chops with these grooves
Lesson 9. Leading on the ride cymbal adds a different texture
Lesson 9. Leading on the ride cymbal adds a different texture
Lesson 10. Closing it out with these challenging variations
Lesson 10. Closing it out with these challenging variations