First ever lesson to learn 8th beat the most easiest drum pattern

Our first lesson after knowing the parts of the drums and how to read drum notes is to actually try and play a drum pattern.  Most of the drummers start from this drum beat which is called 8th beat.  This is the simplest, easiest and very common drum beat.  A very powerful drum pattern because you can use this to almost every song on a variety of tempos.  Just to name few of the bands that uses this drum pattern, Metallica, Collective Soul, U2, McFly, etc.... So if you are a beginner in drumming, this is the best way for your to start your lesson and progress after.


As a reminder, always practise with a steady tempo and also always try to play this pattern in soft as well as loud accents and then slow to fast speed.  Be creative and you'll be surprise where this drum pattern will take you.

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