{"id":30547,"date":"2021-10-21T09:31:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T16:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=30547"},"modified":"2023-07-14T14:42:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T21:42:52","slug":"13-easy-beginner-drum-beats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/13-easy-beginner-drum-beats\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Easy Drum Beats For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here are the top 13 easiest drum beats in different styles to get you &#8211; a beginner drummer &#8211; started on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/5-pro-drummer-tips-mike-sleath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">path to drumming greatness<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each groove has sheet music and an audio track so you can hear how it&#8217;s supposed to sound. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-read-drum-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you don&#8217;t know how to read drum music, click here<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve also included two examples of popular songs that feature each beat. Even if the song is too difficult right now, you can listen to how that part sounds in the context of a real track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drumeo students can find sheet music for most of these songs (and 5000+ more) in the members area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/\">Try Drumeo for 7 days free<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-makes-a-drum-beat-beginner-friendly\">What makes a drum beat beginner-friendly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#1-bread-n-butter-92-bpm\">1. Bread &#8216;n Butter (92 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-big-bell-bounce-98-bpm\">2. Big Bell Bounce (98 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-hi-hat-hotness-100-bpm\">3. Hi-Hat Hotness (100 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-terrific-2-beat-105-bpm\">4. Terrific 2-Beat (105 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-tom-tom-time-88-bpm\">5. Tom-Tom Time (88 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-useful-upbeats-95-bpm\">6. Useful Upbeats (95 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-beatle-bits-100-bpm\">7. Beatle Bits (100 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-stir-the-sauce-80-bpm\">8. Stir the Sauce (80 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-quirky-quarters-85-bpm\">9. Quirky Quarters (85 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-jazz-jam-95-bpm\">10. Jazz Jam (95 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#11-twirl-n-twist-100-bpm\">11. Twirl &#8216;n Twist (100 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#12-spacey-stuff-105-bpm\">12. Spacey Stuff (105 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#13-waltzy-world-105-bpm\">13. Waltzy World (105 BPM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#drum-beat-tips-for-beginners\">Drum beat tips for beginners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-makes-a-drum-beat-beginner-friendly\">What makes a drum beat beginner-friendly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These beats are considered &#8216;easy&#8217; because they fit one or more of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They sound good played slowly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They typically only require three limbs rather than four<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have less syncopation\/subdivisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a good time with these! Play them exactly as written at first, then try moving them around the kit or adding some fills. Once you\u2019re feeling good, grab your headphones, crank up your favorite jams and play along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-bread-n-butter-92-bpm\">1. Bread &#8216;n Butter (92 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113136\/For-Sam-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31256\" width=\"840\" height=\"84\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085321\/1.-Bread-n-Butter-92bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the bass drum and snare, then add the closed hi-hat part. Focus on playing a solid backbeat and keeping the tempo steady. Every note counts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two songs that use this simple drum beat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Neil Young - Old Man (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZKCiC-H2Xbg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Red Hot Chili Peppers - I Could Have Lied\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pi9dIpfWd4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-big-bell-bounce-98-bpm\">2. Big Bell Bounce (98 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113112\/For-Sam-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31255\" width=\"840\" height=\"87\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085354\/2.-Big-Bell-Bounce-98bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one has the ride cymbal bell on the \u201cand\u201d of each beat (also called the \u201cupbeats\u201d). Try to hit the same spot on the bell every single time so you get a consistent sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these songs to hear the beat in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Post Malone - Circles\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wXhTHyIgQ_U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1vrEljMfXYo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-hi-hat-hotness-100-bpm\">3. Hi-Hat Hotness (100 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113201\/For-Sam-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31257\" width=\"840\" height=\"109\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085414\/3.-Hi-Hat-Hotness-100bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the written sticking by playing both hands on the hi-hat and bringing your right hand down to the snare for beats 2 and 4. It\u2019s a challenge to keep this one from getting too messy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/beginner-drum-chops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so start slowly<\/a> and build the tempo. Keep the bass drum solid on every quarter note (which is called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-play-4-on-the-floor\/\">four-on-the-floor<\/a>\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hear this beat in these songs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qeMFqkcPYcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"James Brown - Living in America\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c5BL4RNFr58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-terrific-2-beat-105-bpm\">4. Terrific 2-Beat (105 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113238\/For-Sam-4.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31260\" width=\"840\" height=\"76\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085439\/4.-Terrific-2-Beat-105bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This might look easy as pie, but it\u2019s harder to get \u201cin the pocket\u201d than you think! This one should feel laid back and relaxed. Keep your hi-hat loose and really focus on the metronome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try out these songs (and simplify if you have to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Queens Of The Stone Age - No One Knows (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s88r_q7oufE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I&#039;m Finding It Harder To Be A Gentleman\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UX_OUkvkNfY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-tom-tom-time-88-bpm\">5. Tom-Tom Time (88 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113259\/For-Sam-5.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31261\" width=\"840\" height=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085531\/5.-Tom-Tom-Time-88bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Play this groove with your right hand on the floor tom and your left on the snare. Using the toms instead of the hi-hat or ride gives the pattern a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/larnell-lewis-secret-snare-tom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different tone color<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hear this type of tom beat in the following songs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Beatles - Come Together\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45cYwDMibGo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Metallica: Enter Sandman (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CD-E-LDc384?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-useful-upbeats-95-bpm\">6. Useful Upbeats (95 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113338\/For-Sam-6.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31263\" width=\"840\" height=\"84\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085551\/6.-Useful-Upbeats-95bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a workout for your hi-hat foot. Open the hi-hats slightly on the upbeats, and close them on the downbeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check it out in these tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bee Gees - Stayin&#039; Alive (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNFzfwLM72c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Muse - Hysteria [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3dm_5qWWDV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-beatle-bits-100-bpm\">7. Beatle Bits (100 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113359\/For-Sam-7.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31264\" width=\"840\" height=\"84\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085608\/7.-Beatle-Bits-100bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the groove Ringo played on the Beatles\u2019 hit \u201cIn My Life.\u201d Your right hand hits only the one note on the closed hi-hat. Once you get it, try playing along with the song!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In My Life (Remastered 2009)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YBcdt6DsLQA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hear the beat in this song, too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Josie\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qwZ_u_UKb0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-stir-the-sauce-80-bpm\">8. Stir the Sauce (80 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113426\/For-Sam-8.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31265\" width=\"840\" height=\"86\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085627\/8.-Stir-the-Sauce-80bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16<sup>th<\/sup> note interaction between the ride and snare on the second and third beats makes this groove a little bit funky. Try to keep it clean and smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the beat a lot of new drummers learn so they can show off to their friends. Listen to it in context here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lizzo - Good As Hell (Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SmbmeOgWsqE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"777\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ROw3ZDs-9YQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-quirky-quarters-85-bpm\">9. Quirky Quarters (85 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113442\/For-Sam-9.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31266\" width=\"840\" height=\"98\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085643\/9.-Quirky-Quarters-85bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one has a simple quarter note pulse on the snare while the bass drum is a little more active. Accent the downbeats on your hi-hat to give the pattern shape and definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In the Midnight Hour (45 Version)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Il-usrZxGns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ain&#039;t Too Proud To Beg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ObVQPBD0Uw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-jazz-jam-95-bpm\">10. Jazz Jam (95 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113511\/For-Sam-10.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31267\" width=\"840\" height=\"103\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085709\/10.-Jazz-Jam-95bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to make the ride cymbal swing pattern feel laid-back and relaxed. While most of this pattern is based around the cymbals, drop in a snare hit on the third triplet of beat 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miles Davis - So What (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zqNTltOGh5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rSrc7aulay8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-twirl-n-twist-100-bpm\">11. Twirl &#8216;n Twist (100 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113531\/For-Sam-11.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31268\" width=\"840\" height=\"98\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085739\/12.-Twist-n-Twirl-100bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a 2-measure phrase with a lot going on in the bass drum and snare part. Work on those alone at first, then add the ride cymbal and crash. Play one measure at a time, then combine them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Twist And Shout (Remastered 2009)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2RicaUqd9Hg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Weezer - Buddy Holly (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kemivUKb4f4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-spacey-stuff-105-bpm\">12. Spacey Stuff (105 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113545\/For-Sam-12.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31269\" width=\"840\" height=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15085809\/13.-Spacey-Stuff-105bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to this one is keeping a steady pulse with your bass drum on every quarter note (four-on-the-floor). Really crack those flams on the toms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Beatles - Ticket To Ride\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SyNt5zm3U_M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Journey - Don&#039;t Stop Believin&#039; (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1k8craCGpgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-waltzy-world-105-bpm\">13. Waltzy World (105 BPM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11113601\/For-Sam-13.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31270\" width=\"840\" height=\"87\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/15113649\/14.-Waltzy-WorldV2-105bpm.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern is in a 3\/4 time signature, which means there are 3 beats per measure and each is worth one quarter note. Begin practicing this pattern with your hands alone, then add the bass drum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Footprints (Remastered)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LgaIUqH0w6c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"My Favorite Things - John Coltrane [FULL VERSION] HQ\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qWG2dsXV5HI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drum-beat-tips-for-beginners\">Drum beat tips for beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/hand-independence-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Isolate your limbs<\/strong><\/a> when you first begin to practice. You can play the hands by themselves, and when you\u2019ve got that, add the feet. You can also work on the bass drum and snare alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start slowly<\/strong> and gradually build speed, repeating as many times as necessary. You don\u2019t need to play these at full tempo right away. The BPM (beats-per-minute) markings are just helpful suggestions. These grooves will work at faster or slower tempos too. However\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/ultimate-timing-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>practice with a metronome<\/strong><\/a>. It will improve your natural timekeeping and help you stay on track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/pro-drum-studio-tips-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Play with dynamics<\/strong><\/a>. Everything should not be the same volume, so practice these loud, medium, quiet and everywhere in-between. If you see an accented note, try to create a big difference between it and the non-accented notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-solid fa-question\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n                    <strong>Looking for more drumming tips? Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/drumming-questions\/\">The Most Common Drumming Questions (Solved)<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! 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