In this lesson you will be taking the 6/8 version of Four On The Floor Grooves and adding in additional 8th note bass drums to add some rhythmic decoration. As discussed in the previous lesson, these grooves won't technically be 'four on the floor' patterns as there were only two kick drums in each bar to start with but the 'driving' style carries over.

In each groove example there will be a kick both on beat 1 then with the snare, around that at least one additional bass drum will be added. I have included some two bar patterns and have tried to mix up the right hand as well. Some of the later examples get quite tough so don't be afraid to slow the parts right down. Remember that using counting is a very helpful option in more difficult parts.


Example 1

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 2

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 3

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 4

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 5

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 6

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 7

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


Example 8

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


TASKS

  1. Using the 2 minute rule, get all grooves up to a tempo of at least 120bpm.
  2. Create your own variations on these patterns. Write as many down as possible.
  3. Use these patterns as part of a Structured Pattern. This idea works well as both a fill or groove.

To demonstrate how these kind of grooves can be used in your playing, I have included a short example piece below.

A 6/8 groove simulating 'four on the floor' with additional 8th note kicks


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