32nd Note Offbeat Groove
Chris Coleman
Work on the hi-hat pattern first. Next introduce bass drum. Introduce the snare when you can play steadily between hihat and bass drum.
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Toto - 'Mushanga'
Jeff Porcaro
Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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Street Beatz 03
Jojo Mayer
Jojo starts the beat with pull-out accents on the snare hand. Start at a slow tempo and aim for accuracy and good dynamics.
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Syncopated Groove
Keith Carlock
Master the Swiss Army Tap to allow you to play syncopated patterns like this one.
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Doubling Up
Kev O'Shea
You may need to experiment with different bass pedal settings to find the right spring tension for you.
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Unison Fill
Kev O'Shea
Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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