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Drum Beat Recipe

Build one of the most common drum rhythms found across all kinds of music.

Assignment

Directions:

Make a drum beat that has a kick drum on the first beat of the bar, a snare or a clap on the 2 and 4, hi-hats adding rhythmic activity, and at least one syncopated element. 

Your beat must include:

  • An A and a B section

  • At least five different types of drum sounds

  • At least two non-percussive loops