Lesson 6. A fun new hi-hat and bass combo that will light up your grooves

16th note beats. Adding "A" to the bass drum

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Now it’s time to add the same bass drum note groupings you have just done in the last 5 videos, but with a twist. For the first time, certain bass drum notes will be played while playing your left hand on the hi-hat. Simon explains this at the top of the video, with a cool little warm-up exercise. Buckle up - it’s going to be a fun challenge and new coordination! As always, there are 10 extra audio files to help you fine-tune your new skill!

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3. Kicking it with the Kick Drum

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Taking it to the next level by adding more bass drum to your 8th note beats
Taking it to the next level by adding more bass drum to your 8th note beats
Lesson 1. This simple extra note will turn these beats upside down!
Lesson 1. This simple extra note will turn these beats upside down!
Lesson 2. Doubling down by adding another catchy 16th note
Lesson 2. Doubling down by adding another catchy 16th note
Lesson 3. Getting clever by combining two notes together
Lesson 3. Getting clever by combining two notes together
Lesson 4. Quick feet will knock this out of the park!
Lesson 4. Quick feet will knock this out of the park!
Let's do the same with some super cool 16th note beats!
Let's do the same with some super cool 16th note beats!
Lesson 5. Three bass notes in quick succession? Stop the madness!
Lesson 5. Three bass notes in quick succession? Stop the madness!
Lesson 6. A fun new hi-hat and bass combo that will light up your grooves
Lesson 6. A fun new hi-hat and bass combo that will light up your grooves
Lesson 7. Challenge your bass drum foot with these fun 16th note grooves
Lesson 7. Challenge your bass drum foot with these fun 16th note grooves
Lesson 8. Own your bass drum with these challenging variations
Lesson 8. Own your bass drum with these challenging variations
Lesson 9. You're on fire - and so are these catchy combos!
Lesson 9. You're on fire - and so are these catchy combos!
Lesson 10. Nothing can stop you now! Close it out with these killer beats
Lesson 10. Nothing can stop you now! Close it out with these killer beats