Learning Drums: Accents and regular notes

In Zelus Academy’s online drums course, we delve into advanced techniques to enhance your drumming skills. One such technique is playing a sixteenth note groove on the snare drum, incorporating accents to add dynamics and complexity to your playing.

To start, play a continuous sixteenth note pattern on the snare drum (1-e-&-a, 2-e-&-a, 3-e-&-a, 4-e-&-a). Focus on alternating accents or loud notes on any of the sixteenth notes. For instance, you can accentuate the “1” on the first beat, the “e” on the second beat, the “&” on the third beat, and the “a” on the fourth beat. This variation helps to develop control and precision.

Once you are comfortable with this, integrate the kick drum. Begin by adding a loud accented note with the kick drum on count 1. Following this, continue playing regular single strokes on the e, &, and a of count 1 with your right hand. This combination of accented and non-accented notes creates a dynamic groove that is both interesting and challenging.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Maintain a steady sixteenth note groove on the snare drum.
2. Alternate accents on the snare drum on any of the notes (1-e-&-a).
3. Add the kick drum on count 1 with a loud accented note.
4. Follow with regular single strokes on the e, &, and a of count 1 with your right hand.

Practicing this groove will not only improve your timing and coordination but also add a new level of sophistication to your drumming. Zelus Academy’s online learning platform provides detailed lessons, video tutorials, and expert feedback to help you master these techniques.

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