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There are hundreds of grooves from around the world and
even more yet to be invented! Here are some of the most
common ones every drummer should know.
8th note rock patterns
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ROCK
Here are the 5 eighth note rock grooves that we included on the poster. Listen to your favorite pop/rock records to learn
even more!
Rock Grooves
Try your right hand on the ride cymbal, move
it to the hi-hat, or even the floor-tom!
You don’t have to play fast to groove!
Work with a metronome at different
speeds to develop a great groove!
Are you using the
TOOLfor the job?
Playing rock grooves generally requires a medium to heavy stick with a short taper to produce
the volume necessary to cut through a rock band. We suggest using a stick made of
hickory because it has a fibrous grain and is denser and more rigid than maple. Good
models to look for are Vic Firth’s American Classic® 5A, 5B or ROCK drumsticks!
Using an open/closed hi-hat can change the
feel of a groove dramatically. Experiment with
using the tip or shoulder of the stick for
different sounds!
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16th note rock patterns
These work well with faster rock tunes that need a busy hi-hat. Play the hi-hat with both hands.
For different sounds, experiment with the
amount of pressure that you place
on the hi-hat pedal.
Work to line your hands and your feet
up EXACTLY together! Nothing spoils a
groove faster than sloppy playing!
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