Four Bar Phrases (Level 1)

Some examples of how to construct four bar drum parts for drum kit in swing time. All examples follow an 'AAAB' structure.

Using a single stroke triplet for fill construction.

A four bar phrase in 3/4 using three structural sections.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase that is played in double time.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase that is played in half time.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase that is played in swing time.

Some examples of how to construct four bar drum parts in 3/4 for drum kit in swing time. All examples follow an 'AAAB' structure.

Simple four bar patterns to help develop your playing in 3/4.

Further develop your playing in 3/4 with these structured patterns.

Simple four bar patterns to help develop your playing in 5/4.

Simple four bar patterns to help develop your playing in 5/4.

Become more comfortable playing in 6/8 with these simple four bar patterns.

Improve your playing in 6/8 with these four bar patterns using 16th note fills.

Exercises using double time grooves in a four bar pattern.

Applying half time grooves to an A A A B structure.

Using a double time groove in place of a fill.

Using a half time groove in place of a fill.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase in the time signature of 3/4.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase in the time signature of 5/4.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase in the time signature of 6/8.

Four bar phrases that add a 'C' section to an existing phrase in the time signature of 3/4.