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This
first groove is a basic look at Bernard's pattern. Practice
this lsowly to make sure that all the notes "line up"
correctly. Only get some tempo and make it groove when the
coordination is right.
Now
add a different hihat pattern.
And
now the fun begins. This pattern on the hihat provides a
great motion and feel to the groove. Honestly, you have
to hear Bernard play this to really appreciate how this
all fits together.
When
we play, most drummers "learn" to keep time with
their left or hihat foot, pumping eigth notes or some subdivision
of the beat. That's how the sound of this pattern is achieved.
By pumping eighths and playing the hand pattern, the hihat
opens on the last 16th of the groove. It makes for such
a sweet sound! Just try this.
Now,
of course, you must add this hihat pattern to the groove.
Good luck!!
Next
lesson we'll get into the ghost note patterns and other
great grooves and exercises!
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