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Summary: How to play beat 30 on the drums; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video.
Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he...read more
"JOEL SIEGEL: All right. So we're at 70 bpm as per usual. We have the eighth notes on the downbeat of one, the upbeat of one, the upbeat of three and the upbeat of four, all right? Take a look, take a listen. Think about where the bass drum is in relationship to the snare, how they're kinda bouncing back and forth. All right? So you got that three-&-four, &, right? Happening with the kick and the snare? And-one-&-two. So let's play it together. We're at 70 bpm. I'll count you off. One, two, ready, play. All right? Makes sense? Slow it down, work that stuff out. That's one-&, and then the upbeats of three and four."
eHow Article: How to Play Drums: Beat 30