How to Play a Simple Drum Beat
Today I will be teaching you how to play a simple 8th note drum beat. It is a groove pattern seen many times in the genre of rock and funk. This is an essential beat as mastering this basic groove pattern can help you play more complex patterns.
Materials
You will need the following materials:
- Drum sticks
- Drum set
- The printout of the image of the 8th note pattern below
Playing the Groove
At first, use a metronome to play at a slow tempo. As you get more comfortable, play with a faster tempo. An important tip is to relax your body and make sure that your arms and legs are playing in sync whilst you play this groove.
Going Further
When you are comfortable with a good tempo (like the exemplar video, about 110 bpm), then try opening and closing the hi-hat at various places.