For this groove construction idea you will be taking the Fake Double Kick groove idea learned previously and applying it to a half time pattern in the time signature of 4/4. The previous lesson focused on exercises for building up the pattern so it is fairly essential to cover this first. In this lesson I will just be presenting four half time grooves using the concept, a note on how the groove has been built is included with each pattern. A short piece showing the groove in use practically has also been provided. Remember to play the part open handed.
Example 1
This groove uses eighth note hi hats and the snare is played with the right hand.
Example 2
This groove uses eighth note hi hats and the snare is played with the left hand.
Example 3
This groove uses quarter note hi hats and the snare is played with the right hand.
Example 4
This groove uses quarter note hi hats and the snare is played with the left hand.
TASK
- Learn all exercises upto a tempo of at least 150bpm.
- Experiment with orchestration.
- Apply this pattern to a phrased example as either the groove or fill.
Example Piece
Below I have provided a short piece showing how these patterns could be applied practically. Click the button below to download the free PDF.
