PRODUCTION THROUGH PERFORMANCE
Learn
2.2 Reading Grooves
There are many grooves that drummers use for different songs. Some of the patterns known by all drummers, while others are simple variations the basic backbeat groove. It is important to know different drum patterns to use in your own compositions.
Watch the walkthrough video.
Add more drum patterns to your repertoire from the
Groove Library →
Practice
REPERTOIRE
Build your repertoire by practicing the new grooves you’ve learned from the Groove Library →
Open Soundtrap > add a new track > drum & beats.
Practice playing new grooves.
If you are using a typing keyboard: S = Kick Drum | D = Snare Drum | U = Hihat
Play along with the drumless songs playlist and the practice tracks below.
Test
GROOVE PERFORMANCE
Demonstrate your ability to perform a new groove.
Know the test’s guidelines! Review the Rubric →
Choose a groove from the Groove Library →
Read the recording instructions, and record the groove using the drumless template on Soundtrap.
Reflect on how you did with the Self Assessment →
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Setup Soundtrap with a drum instrument.
Add new track > Drum + Beats Track > click on instrument to view patches.
Record four measures of the groove you chose from the groove library.