Lesson 7. Swinging 16th note grooves

16th note beats. Swung grooves

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Swinging a 16th note groove is a milestone in learning to play the drums. After a quick introduction using only the hi-hats, Simon demonstrates four popular 16th note hi-hat groupings that will get you in the flow. We keep the bass drum simple in the video to focus on the swinging hi-hats. The extra audio files will push your coordination to the next level with some more challenging bass drum parts.

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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