![]() ![]() ![]() Notice that some of the examples below use rhythmic ideas that are similar to the hi-hat examples above. In particular, the cross stick holds a lot of stylistic potential. The cross stick snare drum technique is the next opportunity for mixing it up. To level up from these exercises, try adding combinations of accented and unaccented notes. Consider the variations in terms of 8th notes, triplets, and 16th-note syncopation. The hi-hats are a good place to start when it comes to fills and improvising over reggae beats. What kinds of fills work well with reggae beats? Hit that beat and the upbeat of beat 4 and you have another common pattern variation. The basic one drop, for example, places the cross stick with the kick drum on beat 3. The snare drum cross stick also opens an opportunity for variation. In thexample below, it almost sounds like the hi-hat pattern shifts between two different tempos. The second example is just a different way to feel or interpret the cymbal pattern. The “skipping” syncopation only feel like they skip along over the top of the groove, like a rock bouncing over the surface of the water. Like jazz ride patterns or shuffles used on blues tunes, the following example impacts reggae songs a lot for just a slight shift in the rhythms or dynamics. These variations can also be good opportunities to phrase songs in unique ways. You can vary the rhythm or the accents, and by doing so, you can establish different styles. The shuffle patterns come in several variations. It’s more common in the “rockers reggae,” but you can use it on any type of reggae drum beat. Since most reggae drum beats have a swing feel, straight patterns are more common with faster reggae grooves. Straight patternĪ straight pattern may sound ordinary or even boring. The hi-hat variations are more so in terms of rhythm and feel. You change up the accents a little but not too much because the groove relies on the upbeat emphasis. Many of the variations on these three beats come in the form of different hi-hat or snare drum patterns. ![]()
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