7/10: Beats

Beat examples

Using this simple grid, you can experiment with a huge range of classic beats in a variety of styles.

Basic rock beat

Classic house

Notice that the house and rock beats are extremely similar. Besides their different tempos and minor differences in the hihat and kick drum lines, these patterns are the same. You'll find certain drum patterns reused in many styles.

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