35-How to Play the Drums: 16ths Between 8ths

This lesson is part of the series: Drumming Lessons: Intermediate, Drumming Lessons: Basics through Advanced

We have already learnt quite a few rhythms where 16th notes (or semiquavers) are played in between a steady quaver pulse on the high hat. Its quite easy though, to play the steady quaver pulse on another part of the drum kit other than the high-hat. This lesson will show you how a basic rhythm can be played in more than one way (and thus sound totally different) using different parts of the drum kit.

To really bring this point home, Jim will walk through four different beats that are identical except for the part of the drum kit that is being used.

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Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider myself still a student as well, because I have a passion for constantly learning. I learn every day when I watch other drummers, and I analyze what works and what doesn’t. Performing, Educating and Learning have been my life and my living for well over 20 years.

I've had a tremendously broad background in drumming. I've played in rock bands, orchestras, marching bands - everything from high-brow contemporary music to Latin American stuff.

I spent six years at university studying percussion performance full time, and I ended up with a...

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