Course #9 : Learning to Play Accents
In these lessons, you’ll learn how to play accented notes within both short fills and full-measure patterns to bring out musical phrasing and dynamics. We’ll explore how accents can shape the feel of a groove or fill, making your drumming more expressive and intentional. By the end, you’ll be able to apply accent patterns confidently in both tight phrases and extended measures.
Course Content
Course Lessons
General Lessons
Lesson 1: How to Play Accent Notes Not Started Yet
Learn what accents are, how to play them, and how they can add dynamics, emphasis, and musicality to your drumming.
Lesson 2: Playing Accents on The Offbeats On the & notes Not Started Yet
Learn to play accents on the off beats—on the "&s"—to add syncopation, groove, and a dynamic edge to your playing.
Lesson 3: Combining Accents into a Pattern Not Started Yet
Learn to play your first full-measure accent pattern—Accent Pattern Number 1—combining the accent techniques you've learned so far into one dynamic fill.
Lesson 4: Playing Accent pattern #1 in a Fill Not Started Yet
Learn to play Accent Pattern #1 as a fill, exploring different orchestrations around the kit to add variety, movement, and creativity to your phrasing.
Lesson 5: Accent Pattern # 2 : Adding Left Hand Accents Not Started Yet
Learn to play Accent Pattern #2 with added left-hand accents to develop control, balance, and a more advanced dynamic range in your playing.
Lesson 6: Playing Accent pattern #2 in as a Drum Fill Not Started Yet
Learn to play Accent Pattern #2 with left-hand accents as a drum fill to enhance your coordination and bring more dynamic contrast to your fills.
Lesson 7: Accent Pattern #3 Adding More Left Hand Accents Not Started Yet
Learn to play Accent Pattern #3 with even more left-hand accents to build greater control, nuance, and rhythmic sophistication in your drumming.
Lesson 8: Adding Accents To Short Fill Not Started Yet
Learn to play accents in short fills using Short Fill Accent Example #1 to add clarity, punch, and musical direction to your transitions.
Lesson 9: Short Fill with Accents #2 : Accents Over 2 Beats Not Started Yet
Learn to play accents in short fills with Short Fill Example #2, spreading the accents thoughtfully over two beats for dynamic tension and release.
Lesson 10: Short Accent Fill #3 Not Started Yet
Learn to play accents in short fills using Short Fill Example #3, designed to inspire creativity and give you fresh ideas for dynamic phrasing.
