Cool Drum Lick using Subdivisions and 16th Note Syncopations #11

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Channel: Alex “FunFreeDrumLessons” Ribchester · 2012 · Music

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This is a common and popular pattern you would have come across. The kick drum pounds every 1/4 note, while you play 16th notes with you hands, accenting every 3 note to create a polyrhythm feel. Effectively your subdividing 16th notes into groups of three. Many drummers such as Travis Barker, Dave Grohl and Abe Cunningham have used this concept in certain fills.Enjoy.

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