Lesson 24 of 114DrumsBeginner

Example 3 - Two Consecutive Quarter Note Rests

Learn to navigate two consecutive quarter note rests with confidence. This exercise helps build your ability to maintain timing and musicality during extended rests.
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      1:31

    • 02. Example 1 - Quarter Notes on Hi-Hat

      1:40

    • 03. Example 2 - Resting on Beat 1

      1:42

    • 04. Example 3 - Two Consecutive Quarter Note Rests

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      1:28

    • 05. Bonus Exercise 1

      1:11

    • 06. Bonus Exercise 2

      1:10

    • 07. Pop Lesson 2 Example 1 - Combining the Hi-Hat & Snare

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    • 08. Example 2 - Moving Quickly Between Drum Voices

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    • 09. Example 3 - Two Drum Voices in One Bar

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    • 10. Example 4 - Take It to the Top Bars 1-4

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    • 11. Bonus Exercise 1

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    • 12. Bonus Exercise 2

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    • 13. Pop Music Section Summary

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Lesson transcript

Adding Two Consecutive Quarter Note Rests

Okay, and now we're going to look at adding two consecutive quarter note rests.

Key Points:

  • This won't happen in every bar; it's specific to bars three and four.
  • There are two quarter note rests in a row for variety, so you're not getting bored at home.

Sticking Choices:

  • For this section, I will choose to play the paradiddle sticking.
  • Alternative Sticking Options:
    • Single strokes
    • Double strokes
    • You can choose whichever you want!

Imagination plays a key role here. I'm imagining keeping the paradiddle playing even when there’s a rest. I’ll maintain the sticking pattern in my mind, and I’ll also play it with the specified hand.

Feel free to give me marks out of 10 at the end if I actually manage to do the right sticking!

Let's Begin: 1, 2, 3, 4.

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