Drum Set Curriculum
Level 1

Grooves

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Checklist

  1. Play the basic 16th note rock groove with one hand on the hi hat

  2. Play the basic 16th note rock groove with alternating hands on the hi hat

  3. Play a selection of bass drum variations including dotted 8th notes and 16th notes

  4. Play open hi hats

  5. Play snare variations by bringing both hands down to the snare while alternating

  6. Play the alternating 16ths between ride and hi hat, or floor tom and tom 1

  7. Maintain a steady tempo and groove with a click at 80-120 bpm

  8. Align bass and snare notes with the hi hat - no flamming

  9. Balance the dynamics between bass drum, snare drum and hi hat

  10. Record a 16th note rock groove to a drumless track