In this part of Joe Franco’s book Double Bass Drumming patterns are broken up systematically between both hands and both feet. These patterns can be used as one bar fills, or they can be repeated or combined with each other to form extended fills and solos. This month we will deal with sixteenth notes. The top line of each pattern is labeled HANDS and can be played on different drums. For example, in the following pattern the HANDS are played on the SNARE.

January 2023 Issue