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This is where you'll find all of the information that you'll need to help you with your Drum and Percussion studies.

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On the right hand side you'll see links to exercises for the basics of drum technique, Rudiments and some essential grooves. There also separate sections for Mr Forryan's students and Mr Stevenson's students.

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

8th and 16th Note Grooves (6)

Ok, this time again we're playing a combination of 8th and 16th notes on the hi hat with our lead hand, '2' and '4' on the snare drum with the following hand making the back-beat. The count is "1-E a, 2-E a, 3-E a, 4-E a" - this is possibly the hardest one to get because there is NO 'ands' played on the hi hat.

Practice the hands first so that you're comfortable with the rhythm on the hi hat and snare drum before adding the bass drums - which, when they're on the 'ands', will be on their own.

Click on the sheets below to work through the grooves at your own pace.