Pattern Library

Two notes per beat - the backbone of most grooves.

The foundation of all rhythm - one note per beat.

The most universal drum pattern - kick on 1 & 3, snare on 2 & 4.

Simple high-to-low tom movement.

Alternating hands - the foundation of all drumming.

Four notes per beat - builds hand speed and subdivision feel.

Classic blues shuffle with swung eighth notes.

Subtle Brazilian pattern with gentle syncopation.

Two strokes per hand using natural stick bounce.

Grace note before the main stroke.

Slower-feeling rock pattern with snare on beat 3 only.

Three-beat jazz pattern with elegant simplicity.

Single-double combination pattern.

Classic reggae pattern emphasizing beats 2 and 4.

Classic rock beat with steady eighth-note hi-hat.

Driving shuffle pattern with strong kick emphasis.

Linear funk pattern with ghost notes and syncopation.

Syncopated pattern common in electronic music.

Classic funk groove emphasizing ghost note texture.

Classic jazz ride pattern with swung eighth notes.

No limbs hit simultaneously - linear concept.

Hip-hop influenced pattern with syncopated kicks.