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What is a 12 8 drum beat?
The first beat we're going to play is in a 12/8 time signature. This means there are 12 beats per measure, and the eighth note gets the count. The blues, let's play some blues.
What is the basic drum beat?
The basic drum beat is the classic beat that every drummer learns when they first start playing. It involves playing 8th notes on the hi-hat, kicks on beats 1 and 3, and snares on beats 2 and 4. Although this beat is relatively easy to learn, it's one of the most used beats in music.
What is the most famous drum beat?
I was definitely curious, so I did some research and found that the “Funky Drummer” beat by Clyde Stubblefield has been the most sampled drum groove ever (over 7 million times!). It's just a basic 16th note groove, but the hi-hat part, ghost notes, and overall feel make this beat one of the hardest to play.
