Course #13 : 16th Note Bass Drum Beat Independence
In this course, you’ll learn how to play 16th notes on the bass drum to build speed, strength, and control in your footwork. We’ll break down proper technique and give you exercises to develop consistency and endurance. By the end, you’ll be able to use 16th note bass drum patterns to add drive and intensity to your grooves and fills.
Course Content
Course Lessons
General Lessons
Lesson 1: Intro to 16th Note Bass Drum Beats Not Started Yet
Learn to play 16th notes on the bass drum while developing independence from the hi-hat to improve coordination and unlock more complex rhythmic possibilities.
Lesson 2: Bass Drum Variation #2 : 16th Note Bass Patterns Not Started Yet
Learn to play 16th notes on the bass drum using a pattern of one 8th note followed by two 16th notes to build precision and add groove variety.
Lesson 3: Combination Pattern : 16th Note Bass Beats #3 Not Started Yet
Learn to combine 16th note bass drum patterns with earlier bass drum rhythms from the course to expand your groove vocabulary and develop greater rhythmic flexibility.
Lesson 4: Adding Drum Fill To 16th Note Combo Beat Not Started Yet
Practice playing a fill and smoothly returning to the 16th note bass combination beat we just learned to improve your transitions and keep your grooves flowing.
Lesson 5: 16th Note Bass Patterns- Different Placement of Bass Between Hihat Not Started Yet
Practice playing 16th note bass drum patterns that land in between the hi-hats on the "e" and the "a" to develop precision, timing, and advanced rhythmic control.
Lesson 6: “When The Levee Breaks” famous 16th note Bass Beat from John Bonham Not Started Yet
Learn to play the iconic 16th note bass drum beat from Led Zeppelin’s "When the Levee Breaks" to build power, consistency, and a deep pocket in your groove.
Lesson 7: 16th Note Bass Pattern #1 Using Bass Between HiHats Not Started Yet
Practice playing 16th note bass drum patterns that land on the "a" count between hi-hats to sharpen your timing and add subtle syncopation to your grooves.
Lesson 8: Adding 2 16th Notes In Between HiHats for 16th Bass Pattern Not Started Yet
Practice playing 16th note bass drum patterns that land on the "e" and the "a" count between hi-hats to sharpen your timing and add subtle syncopation to your grooves.
Lesson 9: Practice Adding Fill : 2 Bass Drums In Between Hihat Not Started Yet
Practice playing a fill for the drum beat from the previous lesson by inserting two bass drum notes between the hi-hats to enhance coordination and add a powerful low-end variation.
Lesson 10: 16th Note Bass Beats: Combining All Not Started Yet
Practice playing beats that use 16th note bass drum patterns on both the “&a” and the “e&” counts to develop rhythmic precision and add complexity to your grooves.
Substituting 16th Note Bass Drum For Hands In Fills
Lesson 11: Drum Fill: Incorporating 16th Note Bass Drums Not Started Yet
Practice playing 16th note bass drums as substitutions for hand strokes in a drum fill to create unique textures and build greater coordination between your hands and feet.
