Playing on the Upbeat - Modern Drummer Magazine

Playing on the Upbeat

In this lesson we’ll explore grooves in which the ride hand plays a cowbell on offbeat 8th notes. Exercise 1 demonstrates a basic quarter-note kick and snare pattern while the cowbell fills in the holes on the upbeats. This creates a linear feel where no part overlaps.
TO READ THE FULL STORY:
LOG IN

Digital Access

$4.99 /month or $49.99 /year

SAVE 15%

  • Digital Monthly Magazine
  • 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues)
  • 40+ Drum Channel

All Access (Print + Digital)

USA $14.99 /month (Billed Annually)

  • Digital Subscription
  • 6 physical copies of Modern Drummer, sent bi-monthly
  • Access to exclusive giveaways and meet and greets
  • Modern Drummer t-shirt / Modern Drummer hat
  • Modern Drummer Masterclass