Groove Concepts Menu (Level 3)

The basics of building up a groove that has two base rhythms, one simple and one syncopated.

The basics of building up a groove that has two base rhythms, one simple and one syncopated.

A simple one beat groove construction shape intended to be played around the back beat. A mixture of ghosted, standard and accented notes can be used.

A simple one beat groove construction shape intended to be played around the back beat. A mixture of ghosted, standard and accented notes can be used.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to a two bar groove in 7/8.

Apply the fake double kick concept to half time patterns.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to the right hand of grooves in 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 5/8.

Applying a common syncopated shape within the time signature of 5/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 7/8.

Applying a common syncopated shape within the time signature of 7/8.

Applying a level 0 idea to the time signature of 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 7/8.

Applying a common sixteenth note grouping to grooves in 7/8.

Make the start of your phrases even clearer with this simple idea.

A cool sounding staggered right hand rhythm applied to a half time groove in 5/8.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 3/4 in a waltz style.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 5/4 using a common time feel.

Translating the level 2 basic paradiddle groove to the time signature of 6/8 to create a not so basic pattern.

A cool sounding staggered right hand rhythm applied to a half time groove in 5/8.

Combine two previous right hand rhythms to create a 'multi-layered' groove.

Combine two previous right hand rhythms to create a 'multi-layered' groove.

Combine two previous right hand rhythms to create a 'multi-layered' groove.

Using the syncopated '33334' sixteenth note rhythm as the basis for righth and parts within grooves.

Using a double stroke triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove with a 16 beat feel.

Simulate a double kick pattern using one bass drum and the floor tom.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 3/4.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 5/4.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 5/8.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 6/8.

Apply the fake double kick concept in the time signature of 6/8.

Using the '33334' sixteenth note grouping kick pattern covered in level 2 and doubling up the kicks. This is shown with various different right hand and snare placements.

Using the '43333' sixteenth note grouping kick pattern covered in level 2 and doubling up the kicks. This is shown with various different right hand and snare placements.

A very rhythmic groove using a 16th note grouping in an odd sticking.

Another variation on the two handed 16 beat groove this time moving the left hand to the snare and playing ghost notes.

Strengthen your left foot with these simple groove exercises.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle with ghosted snares as a basis.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Build some 16 beat style grooves using the inverted paradiddle as a basis rather than a single stroke roll.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 5/4.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 5/8.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 7/4.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 7/8.

Continuing to learn about polymeter by combining simple grooves with the odd time signature of 9/8.

Decorating grooves with a quick sixteenth note triplet movement.

Decorating grooves with a quick sixteenth note triplet movement.

A slight variation on the level 2 offbeat snare idea that adds in a standard triplet rudiment.

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '223333' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '233' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '323' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '332' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '33334' Rhythm

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With Eighth Notes

Accenting a 1 Handed 16th Note Right hnad With A '332' Rhythm

An introduction to 'polymetered' drum parts where you will be playing a 3/4 pattern underneath music in 4/4. Includes a free backing track.

A 'polymetered' drum parts where a 3/4 waltz style pattern is played underneath music in 5/4. Includes a free backing track.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet decorated with unsual kick placement.

A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.

Developing the reverse triplet 16 beat groove by switching it to half time.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of toms to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Using a reverse triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Applying the concept of displacement to just the kick and snare parts in a slightly different way.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove by switching it to half time.

Using a standard triplet played as a mixture of snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove to include some ride cymbals.

Developing the standard triplet 16 beat groove to include toms.

Using a standard triplet played as a mixture of ghosted snares and hi hats to create a groove that is based on the 16 beat.

Simulate a double kick pattern using one bass drum and the floor tom.