Simple, Yet Effective Linear Beat & Fill

By Alex Ribchester

In this week's lesson we have got a nice and simple linear groove and fill. We will
be playing a continuous sequence of single notes between the kick, snare or hi hat.
I have included the sticking pattern for both the beat and fill, which you can then
move around the kit to create your own ideas.

The Groove
K

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The Fill
K

A fun 4 bar sequence to practice with a few adjustments the '&' and 'a' of beat 4. In bar
2, play a R L instead of R R and for bar 3, open the hi hat on the 'a' of beat 4

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