Lesson 9. Getting tight with these cool triplet beats

Triplet Beats. An introduction

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With so many popular songs written with triplet-based drum beats, it's essential to have a basic understanding of this style. Examining the form, counting, and sticking behind both closed and open 8th note triplet beats, Simon demonstrates five popular variations in this video lesson. The audio files give you ten more challenging beats using the same hand patterns but different bass drum scenarios. You may benefit by reviewing Course 1 - Notation 10 (An introduction to 8th note triplets) and Course 1 - Lesson 19 (Triplet drum fills - An introduction).

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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