De-Stupefying Your Left Hand #1

By: Dave Atkinson

1) Start with your hands playing unison strokes...

x x x x x x x x

2) Now add in your dynamics (ghost notes and backbeat)...

> >
ex ex x ex ex ex x ex

3) Finally, complete the groove by adding in your bass drum...

> >
ex ex x ex ex ex x ex

Take it one step further!

For those who want to add more complexity, challenge yourself by

changing up the bass drum pattern. For you intermediate/advanced
drummers, try the challenges below, or try to add in your own patterns :)

Challenge #1 Challenge #2