Offbeat Grooves Part 1

A great way to change the basic feel of a groove is to change your ride pattern. With this lesson, we’ll get away from playing the basic eighth note pattern on the ride cymbal or hi-hats, and change it to just the “and” of the beat. Get comfortable with the bass drum coordination exercise before attempting the grooves. Go slow and count out loud.

Bass Drum Coordination Exercise

Offbeat Grooves Part 1