TRA a a gE Rock Lesson 1 Style History A populer American music, originating in the 1950's, termed rock ‘n' roll is an outgrowth of the rhythm and blues style of the 1930's and 1940's. Rock ‘n’ roll instrumentation consisted of vocals and a jazz- like back-up band with a heavy percussive beat. The foundation of the music is built on the drums and bass. In the 1960's and 1970's, rock ‘n’ roll metamorphasized into “rock” music. The emphasis of the music became a heavier groove with a definite straight eighth note pulse. The instrumentation for rock changed with the use of melodic vocals, larger drum sets, electronic instruments, amplified keyboards and distorted guitar sounds. Further developments of rack music include punk rock, jazz rack, heavy metal, alternative, folk rack and progressive rack. Fundamentals a.Pulse ‘The pulse of rock is a strong eighth note flow. b.Foundational instruments ‘The foundational instruments on the drum set in a rock groove is the kick drum and snare drum. c. Time focus Rock grooves are usually focused on the downbeats on counts 1-2-3-4. The foundation of the groove is based on the snare drum and the kick drums’ relationship in the pattern. Remember rock encompasses simple playing note-wise but a deep understanding of consistent pulse and feel. Focus on what the bass guitar is playing. The rhythms of the bass line correspond directly to the rhythms of the kick drum. Drum Set Mix Kick/Snare —— Hittet if played 1/2 open Toms/Crashes Hi-Hat/Ride Drum Machine Practice Pattern Basic Groove @ ‘The Drum set Crash Course P.9, Russ Miller, Warner Bros.