Lesson 1. This simple extra note will turn these beats upside down!

8th note beats. Adding "E" to the bass drum

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In Course 1, Lesson 17, we showed you how to add the 16th note “A” to the bass drum while playing 8th note beats. Now it’s time to add the “E” and expand on this concept. Get ready for some challenging coordination and some fun counting! A little excursion back to Course 1 Lesson 17 will be a valuable investment in time if it’s been a while. Also, check out the ten extra audio files - they are always more challenging than the lessons!

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Taking it to the next level by adding more bass drum to your 8th note beats
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Taking it to the next level by adding more bass drum to your 8th note beats
Lesson 1. This simple extra note will turn these beats upside down!
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Lesson 1. This simple extra note will turn these beats upside down!
Lesson 2. Doubling down by adding another catchy 16th note
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Lesson 2. Doubling down by adding another catchy 16th note
Lesson 3. Getting clever by combining two notes together
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Lesson 3. Getting clever by combining two notes together
Lesson 4. Quick feet will knock this out of the park!
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Lesson 4. Quick feet will knock this out of the park!
Let's do the same with some super cool 16th note beats!
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Let's do the same with some super cool 16th note beats!
Lesson 5. Three bass notes in quick succession? Stop the madness!
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Lesson 5. Three bass notes in quick succession? Stop the madness!
Lesson 6. A fun new hi-hat and bass combo that will light up your grooves
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Lesson 6. A fun new hi-hat and bass combo that will light up your grooves
Lesson 7. Challenge your bass drum foot with these fun 16th note grooves
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Lesson 7. Challenge your bass drum foot with these fun 16th note grooves
Lesson 8. Own your bass drum with these challenging variations
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Lesson 8. Own your bass drum with these challenging variations
Lesson 9. You're on fire - and so are these catchy combos!
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Lesson 9. You're on fire - and so are these catchy combos!
Lesson 10. Nothing can stop you now! Close it out with these killer beats
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Lesson 10. Nothing can stop you now! Close it out with these killer beats