{"id":43811,"date":"2025-03-04T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=43811"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:13:42","slug":"basic-drum-beats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Basic Drum Beats for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#Elevate_your_setup\" >Elevate your setup\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#Premier_CC_American_Hickory_Drumsticks\" >Premier CC American Hickory Drumsticks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#RealFeel_by_Evans_Apprentice_Pad_7%E2%80%B3\" >RealFeel by Evans Apprentice Pad, 7&#8243;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#Tama_RW200_Rhythm_Watch\" >Tama RW200 Rhythm Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#Basic_drum_beats_for_beginners\" >Basic drum beats for beginners\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#1_Beginner-friendly_rock_beat\" >1. Beginner-friendly rock beat \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#2_Four-on-the-floor_groove\" >2. Four-on-the-floor groove\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#3_Pop_beat_for_beginners\" >3. Pop beat for beginners\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#4_16th_note_groove\" >4. 16th note groove\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#5_Disco_for_beginners\" >5. Disco for beginners\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#6_Simple_half-time_groove\" >6. Simple half-time groove\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#7_%E2%80%9CBack_in_Black%E2%80%9D_Chorus\" >7. &#8220;Back in Black&#8221; (Chorus) \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#8_%E2%80%9CDecember_1963%E2%80%9D\" >8. &#8220;December 1963&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#9_%E2%80%9CCreep%E2%80%9D\" >9. &#8220;Creep&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#10_Espresso\" >10. Espresso\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#11_%E2%80%9CWe_Will_Rock_You%E2%80%9D\" >11. &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#12_%E2%80%9CThinking_Out_Loud%E2%80%9D\" >12. &#8220;Thinking Out Loud&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#13_%E2%80%9CCalifornication%E2%80%9D\" >13. &#8220;Californication&#8221; \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#What_are_the_most_common_drum_beats\" >What are the most common drum beats?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#What_is_the_easiest_drumming_style\" >What is the easiest drumming style?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#What_should_a_beginner_drummer_learn_first\" >What should a beginner drummer learn first?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/basic-drum-beats\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/drum-kits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drum<\/a><\/strong> grooves are the foundation of drumming, and most are built around a couple of simple beats. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, we\u2019ll look at some <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basic drum beats<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that are perfect for beginners. Practising these grooves will help you build coordination, timing, and confidence behind the kit. Whether you&#8217;re playing for fun or working towards your first gig, these beginner-friendly beats are a great place to start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To hear how these beats sound in action, watch Laurie perform them in the video below!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NZQe6dSZWM4?si=JFos5cVHXECOzZzS\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are our top 3 beginner grooves:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>A beginner-friendly rock beat \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pop beat for beginners\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>16th note groove\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Elevate your setup &#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Basic drum beats for beginners &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_drum_beats_for_beginners\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Basic drum beats for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Beginner-friendly_rock_beat\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Beginner-friendly rock beat <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I started with this basic rock beat &#8211; it\u2019s probably the most played groove of all time! It\u2019s counted as 1-&amp;-2-&amp;-3-&amp;-4-&amp;-. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing eighth notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the bass drum on beats 1 and 3\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, play the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43915\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Four-on-the-floor_groove\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Four-on-the-floor groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you\u2019ve got the hang of the basic rock groove, you can try a four-on-the-floor groove.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the bass drum on all four beats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep a consistent eighth-note pattern on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the snare drum on beats 2 and 4 for a strong backbeat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43916\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove.jpg\" alt=\"Four-On-The-Floor Groove\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pop_beat_for_beginners\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Pop beat for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This simple pop beat forms the backbone of many modern songs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1-&amp;-2-&amp;-3-&amp;-4-&amp;-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the snare on beats 2 and 4 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first kick will be on beat 1, and the second will be on the &amp; of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43917\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_16th_note_groove\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. 16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> note groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> note grooves are useful to learn when you\u2019re starting out. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u2019re counted as 1-e-&amp;-a-2-e-&amp;-a-3-e-&amp;-a-4-e-&amp;-a-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play steady 16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat, using both hands to alternate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This sticking pattern will be RLRL or LRLR, depending on which hand is your dominant one<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bass drum lands on beats 1 and 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The snare hits on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43918\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove.jpg\" alt=\"16th-Note-Groove\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disco_for_beginners\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">5. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disco for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re after an upbeat groove, disco is perfect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play a four-on-the-floor bass drum pattern and add the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open hi-hat on &#8216;and\u2019. Close on the downstroke of the kick<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open hi-hat on &#8216;and&#8217;, then close on the down stroke of the snare<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43919\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Disco-Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Simple_half-time_groove\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">6. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simple half-time groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Half-time grooves are often played in feel-heavy genres. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You count this groove as 1-&amp;-2-&amp;-3-&amp;-4-&amp;-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The kick drum will land on beats 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The snare will land on beat 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43920\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time.jpg\" alt=\"Half-Time\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%9CBack_in_Black%E2%80%9D_Chorus\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. &#8220;Back in Black&#8221; (Chorus) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A simple rock song to learn is &#8220;<\/span>Back in Black&#8221; by ACDC<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It\u2019s like the beginner-friendly rock beat we discussed earlier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1-&amp;-2-&amp;-3-&amp;-4-&amp;-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add your bass drum on beats 1 and 3\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your snare beats are on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To make this more interesting, you can start with a crash on beat 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This groove is 6 bars long. The 7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> bar adds some extra bass drum hits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To play this bar:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the bass drum on beat 1 as normal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then play two 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> note kicks on beats 3 &amp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, play the last bass drum on the &amp; of 4 before ending with a fill<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hi-hats are played as 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes, and the snare drum is still on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To end the chorus, play the kick and crash together in unison, aligning with the words &#8216;Back&#8217; &#8216;In&#8217; &#8216;Black&#8217;. This is followed by a one-note rest, then a flam on the snare on beat 4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43921\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus.jpg\" alt=\"Back-in-Black-(Chorus)\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E2%80%9CDecember_1963%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. &#8220;December 1963&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another useful song to learn is &#8220;<\/span>December 1963 (Oh What a Night)&#8221; by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This song is handy to learn if you want to add texture to grooves.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You count this as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&amp;-a-2-e-&amp;-a-3-e-&amp;-a-4-e-&amp;-a-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat. You will open them 3 times<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In bar 1, play the open hi-hat on the &amp; of 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In bar 2, play 2 open hi-hats, one on the &amp; of 3 and one on the &amp; of 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the first bar, your snare drum plays a backbeat on beats 2 and 4 while the kick plays four on the floor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An additional kick is added in bar two. The first kick plays on the 1 and the second two kicks are played on the &#8216;a&#8217; of 2 and beat 3. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are ghost notes on the snare in bars 3 and 4. In bar 3, you play these on the offbeat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ghost note is on the &#8216;a&#8217; of 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ghost note is on the &#8216;e&#8217; of 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you add a kick between these ghost notes to keep the four-on-the-floor feel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fourth bar has an additional ghost n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ote on the &#8216;e&#8217; of 1.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43922\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963.jpg\" alt=\"December,-1963\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%9CCreep%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. &#8220;Creep&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next on our list is &#8220;<\/span>Creep&#8221; by Radiohead. <span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is counted as; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&amp;-a-2-e-&amp;-a-3-e-&amp;-a-4-e-&amp;-a-.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To play this groove:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first kick is on beat 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">second<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">kick<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">is on &#8216;a&#8217; of 2. (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it lands in between the hi-hats)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The third kick is played on beat 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Last bass drum is straight after- on the &amp; of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll\u00a0play 3 kicks back-to-back. Some bars have a kick on the &amp; of 4 to lead into the next bar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43923\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep.jpg\" alt=\"Creep\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Espresso\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Espresso<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Espresso&#8221; by Sabrina Carpenter<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">counted as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&amp;-a-2-e-&amp;-a-3-e-&amp;-a-4-e-&amp;-a-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The beat is the same as the &#8220;rock beat for beginners&#8221; except bar one has an extra hi-hat on the &#8216;a&#8217; of 4. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 2 has an open hi-hat on the &amp; of 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 3 is the same as bar 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 4 has a kick on the &#8216;a&#8217; of 2 and beat 3, and an open hi-hat on the &amp; of 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43924\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E2%80%9CWe_Will_Rock_You%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">11. &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to learn a tom-heavy groove, we\u2019d recommend &#8220;<\/span>We Will Rock You&#8221; by Queen.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will be counted as 1&amp;2&amp;3&amp;4.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floor tom and kick on 1 &amp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat on 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floor tom and kick on 3 &amp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat on 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43925\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You.jpg\" alt=\"We-Will-Rock-You\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E2%80%9CThinking_Out_Loud%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. &#8220;Thinking Out Loud&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;<\/span>Thinking Out Loud&#8221; by Ed Sheeran is a great song to warm up to, I use it quite a lot before rehearsals and gigs.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1&amp;2&amp;3&amp;4&amp; and is 8 bars long. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add a bass drum to beat 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, play a snare on beat 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow this with a kick drum on the &amp; of 2\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play another kick on the &amp; of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finish the bar with a snare on the 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> beat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last two bars are played on the kick and in unison with the vocal melody. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First bar &#8211; kick on beats 1, 2, 3, and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2nd bar &#8211; kick on beat 1, 2, &amp; of 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rest on beat 3, kick on 4, snare on &amp; of 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43926\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking-Out-Loud\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_%E2%80%9CCalifornication%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. &#8220;Californication&#8221; <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last on our list is &#8220;<\/span>Californication&#8221; by Red Hot Chili Peppers<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&amp;-a-2-e-&amp;-a-3-e-&amp;-a-4-e-&amp;-a-.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then add your kick. The first is on beat 1 and the second is on the &amp; of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, add your snare\u2019s backbeat. These hits land on beats 2 and 4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, play ghost notes on the snare. These beats land on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The a of 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The e of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The a of 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ghost notes always land in between hi-hat hits, and they\u2019re quieter than the backbeat hits on beats 2 and 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43927\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication.jpg\" alt=\"Californication\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-600x164.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-1080x296.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-1280x350.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-980x268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication-480x131.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_drum_beats\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the most common drum beats?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most common drum beats include the rock beat, the blues shuffle, and the funk groove. These foundational rhythms appear across many genres and are essential for any drummer. The rock beat features steady eighth notes on the hi-hat, while the blues shuffle adds swing, and funk emphasises syncopation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_drumming_style\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the easiest drumming style?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The easiest drumming style is basic rock drumming. It relies on a steady four-beat structure with a strong backbeat on the snare, making it accessible for beginners. With simple coordination between the bass drum, snare, and hi-hat, rock drumming helps new players develop timing and control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_beginner_drummer_learn_first\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should a beginner drummer learn first?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A beginner drummer should first learn proper grip, posture, and basic drum beats. Developing stick control and hand technique ensures better rhythm and endurance. Mastering the basic beats, counting in time, and simple drum fills builds a strong foundation for more advanced playing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basic drum beats <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a great way to improve your timing, coordination, and confidence. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on keeping a steady rhythm and playing with a relaxed feel. Once you\u2019re comfortable, experiment with dynamics, tempo changes, and fills to add variety. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take your time, keep practising, and soon, these beats will become second nature!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> If you want to learn more, check out some of our other posts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5 Easy Drum Rudiments and How to Play Them<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-fills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>8 Easy Drum Fills for Beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-music-notation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Read Drum Music Notation \u2013 Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/drum-kits.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP DRUM KITS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/category\/drums\/drum-guides\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE DRUM GUIDES&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drum grooves are the foundation of drumming, and most are built around a couple of simple beats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":43929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drum grooves are the foundation of drumming, and most are built around a couple of simple beats. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, we\u2019ll look at some <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basic drum beats<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that are perfect for beginners. Practising these grooves will help you build coordination, timing, and confidence behind the kit. Whether you're playing for fun or working towards your first gig, these beginner-friendly beats are a great place to start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are our top 3 beginner grooves:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>A beginner-friendly rock beat \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Pop beat for beginners\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>16th note groove\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elevate your setup<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three essentials you might need to get started:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Premier-CC-American-Hickory-Drumsticks\/60Z4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier CC American Hickory Drumsticks\u00a0<\/a><\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightweight design and a balanced feel<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medium taper for controlled response and rebound<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Versatile design suited for various playing styles<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/RealFeel-by-Evans-Apprentice-Pad-7\/RQY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealFeel by Evans Apprentice Pad, 7\"\u00a0<\/a><\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compact size for easy portability and practice anywhere<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mountable design<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-slip base to keep it stable on any surface<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Tama-RW200-Rhythm-Watch\/24XX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tama RW200 Rhythm Watch\u00a0<\/a><\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjustable tempo range from 35 to 250 BPM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple volume settings for different playing environments<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large display and intuitive controls for easy use<\/span><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Basic drum beats for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Beginner-friendly rock beat <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I started with this basic rock beat - it\u2019s probably the most played groove of all time! It\u2019s counted as 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&-. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing eighth notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the bass drum on beats 1 and 3\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, play the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43915\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Rock-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Four-on-the-floor groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you\u2019ve got the hang of the basic rock groove, you can try a four-on-the-floor groove.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the bass drum on all four beats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep a consistent eighth-note pattern on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the snare drum on beats 2 and 4 for a strong backbeat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43916\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Four-On-The-Floor-Groove.jpg\" alt=\"Four-On-The-Floor Groove\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Pop beat for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This simple pop beat forms the backbone of many modern songs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the snare on beats 2 and 4 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first kick will be on beat 1, and the second will be on the & of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":278,\"335559991\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43917\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Pop-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. 16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> note groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> note grooves are useful to learn when you\u2019re starting out. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u2019re counted as 1-e-&-a-2-e-&-a-3-e-&-a-4-e-&-a-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play steady 16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat, using both hands to alternate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This sticking pattern will be RLRL or LRLR, depending on which hand is your dominant one<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bass drum lands on beats 1 and 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The snare hits on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43918\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/16th-Note-Groove.jpg\" alt=\"16th-Note-Groove\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">5. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disco for beginners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p>If you're after an upbeat groove, disco is perfect.<\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play a four-on-the-floor bass drum pattern and add the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open hi-hat on 'and\u2019. Close on the downstroke of the kick<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open hi-hat on 'and', then close on the down stroke of the snare<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43919\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Disco-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"Disco-Beat\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">6. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simple half-time groove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Half-time grooves are often played in feel-heavy genres. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You count this groove as 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The kick drum will land on beats 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The snare will land on beat 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43920\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Half-Time.jpg\" alt=\"Half-Time\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. \"Back in Black\" (Chorus) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A simple rock song to learn is \"<\/span>Back in Black\" by ACDC<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It\u2019s like the beginner-friendly rock beat we discussed earlier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&-.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add your bass drum on beats 1 and 3\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your snare beats are on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To make this more interesting, you can start with a crash on beat 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This groove is 6 bars long. The 7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> bar adds some extra bass drum hits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To play this bar:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the bass drum on beat 1 as normal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then play two 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> note kicks on beats 3 &<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, play the last bass drum on the & of 4 before ending with a fill<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hi-hats are played as 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes, and the snare drum is still on beats 2 and 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To end the chorus, play the kick and crash together in unison, aligning with the words 'Back' 'In' 'Black'. This is followed by a one-note rest, then a flam on the snare on beat 4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43921\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Back-in-Black-Chorus.jpg\" alt=\"Back-in-Black-(Chorus)\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. \"December 1963\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another useful song to learn is \"<\/span>December 1963 (Oh What a Night)\" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This song is handy to learn if you want to add texture to grooves.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You count this as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&-a-2-e-&-a-3-e-&-a-4-e-&-a-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by playing 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat. You will open them 3 times<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In bar 1, play the open hi-hat on the & of 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In bar 2, play 2 open hi-hats, one on the & of 3 and one on the & of 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the first bar, your snare drum plays a backbeat on beats 2 and 4 while the kick plays four on the floor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An additional kick is added in bar two. The first kick plays on the 1 and the second two kicks are played on the 'a' of 2 and beat 3. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are ghost notes on the snare in bars 3 and 4. In bar 3, you play these on the offbeat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ghost note is on the 'a' of 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ghost note is on the 'e' of 3<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you add a kick between these ghost notes to keep the four-on-the-floor feel<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fourth bar has an additional ghost n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ote on the 'e' of 1.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43922\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/December-1963.jpg\" alt=\"December,-1963\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. \"Creep\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next on our list is \"<\/span>Creep\" by Radiohead. <span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is counted as; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&-a-2-e-&-a-3-e-&-a-4-e-&-a-.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To play this groove:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play the snare on beats 2 and 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first kick is on beat 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">second<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">kick<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">is on 'a' of 2. (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it lands in between the hi-hats)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The third kick is played on beat 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Last bass drum is straight after- on the & of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll\u00a0play 3 kicks back-to-back. Some bars have a kick on the & of 4 to lead into the next bar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43923\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Creep.jpg\" alt=\"Creep\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Espresso<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p>\"Espresso\" by Sabrina Carpenter<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">counted as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&-a-2-e-&-a-3-e-&-a-4-e-&-a-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The beat is the same as the \"rock beat for beginners\" except bar one has an extra hi-hat on the 'a' of 4. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 2 has an open hi-hat on the & of 4<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 3 is the same as bar 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":720,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":278,\"335559991\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bar 4 has a kick on the 'a' of 2 and beat 3, and an open hi-hat on the & of 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43924\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Espresso.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">11. \"We Will Rock You\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to learn a tom-heavy groove, we\u2019d recommend \"<\/span>We Will Rock You\" by Queen.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will be counted as 1&2&3&4.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floor tom and kick on 1 &<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat on 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floor tom and kick on 3 &<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat on 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43925\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/We-Will-Rock-You.jpg\" alt=\"We-Will-Rock-You\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. \"Thinking Out Loud\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\"<\/span>Thinking Out Loud\" by Ed Sheeran is a great song to warm up to, I use it quite a lot before rehearsals and gigs.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as 1&2&3&4& and is 8 bars long. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hat\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add a bass drum to beat 1<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, play a snare on beat 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow this with a kick drum on the & of 2\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play another kick on the & of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finish the bar with a snare on the 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> beat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last two bars are played on the kick and in unison with the vocal melody. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First bar - kick on beats 1 2 3 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2nd bar - kick on beat 1, 2, & of 2<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rest on beat 3, kick on 4, snare on & of 4<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43926\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Thinking-Out-Loud.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking-Out-Loud\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. \"Californication\" <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last on our list is \"<\/span>Californication\" by Red Hot Chili Peppers<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s counted as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-e-&-a-2-e-&-a-3-e-&-a-4-e-&-a-.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> notes on the hi-hats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then add your kick. The first is on beat 1 and the second is on the & of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, add your snare\u2019s backbeat. These hits land on beats 2 and 4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, play ghost notes on the snare. These beats land on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The a of 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The e of 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The a of 4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ghost notes always land in between hi-hat hits, and they\u2019re quieter than the backbeat hits on beats 2 and 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43927\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Californication.jpg\" alt=\"Californication\" width=\"1330\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our tips for mastering these basic drum beats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drum beats can be tricky when you're starting. Here are some key tips to help you get them right.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Start slowly:<\/strong> A solid groove at a slower tempo is more important than playing fast with mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Use a metronome:<\/strong> Playing along with a click will help you stay in time and build your internal sense of rhythm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Break the beat down into smaller parts:<\/strong> Practise the bass and snare pattern first, then add the hi-hats pattern once you're comfortable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Listen to songs:<\/strong> Hearing the grooves in context will help you understand their feel and how they fit into music.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the most common drum beats?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most common drum beats include the rock beat, the blues shuffle, and the funk groove. These foundational rhythms appear across many genres and are essential for any drummer. The rock beat features steady eighth notes on the hi-hat, while the blues shuffle adds swing, and funk emphasizes syncopation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the easiest drumming style?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The easiest drumming style is basic rock drumming. It relies on a steady four-beat structure with a strong backbeat on the snare, making it accessible for beginners. With simple coordination between the bass drum, snare, and hi-hat, rock drumming helps new players develop timing and control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should a beginner drummer learn first?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A beginner drummer should first learn proper grip, posture, and basic drum beats. Developing stick control and hand technique ensures better rhythm and endurance. Mastering the basic beats, counting in time, and simple drum fills builds a strong foundation for more advanced playing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basic drum beats <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a great way to improve your timing, coordination, and confidence. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on keeping a steady rhythm and playing with a relaxed feel. Once you\u2019re comfortable, experiment with dynamics, tempo changes, and fills to add variety. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take your time, keep practising, and soon, these beats will become second nature!<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> If you want to learn more, check out some of our other posts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-rudiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5 Easy Drum Rudiments and How to Play Them<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-fills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>8 Easy Drum Fills for Beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/drum-music-notation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Read Drum Music Notation \u2013 Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144,241],"tags":[165,290],"class_list":["post-43811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drums","category-drum-guides","tag-drums","tag-guide"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>13 Basic Drum Beats for Beginners | Gear4music<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Drum grooves are the core of playing the drums. 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