Drum Groove Lesson Recap

Well, I hope you've enjoyed piecing together your first drum groove through the metal section.

Key Takeaways

• Playing in Unison:

  • It's been really good for us to work on playing everything in unison.
  • Focus on the coordination between:
    • Hi-hats and Bass Drums
    • Hi-hats and Snares

• Backing Tracks Development:

  • Often, the guitar and the bass guitar will be playing da da da da da da da da.
  • This emphasizes playing eighth notes, which we can really work on to help with our timing.
  • These elements guide us along in the music.

Exploring Metal Music

If you go and listen to some metal music, you'll find that:

• The drumming is incredible.
• Metal drumming is a significant stamina and endurance test.
• Notable aspects include:
  • Volume
  • Consistent power
  • Speed at which these players play

They're proper athletes!

While I don't do that kind of playing myself, I have lots of admiration for players who do.

So, enjoy checking out that music when you get the chance!