WATCH THIS VIDEO - Rascal Flatts Jim Rileys Train Beat Variations (From the May 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine) buff.ly/1eGFnOC The train beat is a must-have in your bag of tricks. While its most commonly used in country and bluegrass settings, with very little digging you can find examples of it in a multitude of genres, from rock to pop to metal. While all of these patterns can be played with sticks, I think youll enjoy experimenting with some additional implements, like brushes and rods. The trickiest aspect of the basic train beat is the fact that the backbeat, which we are normally accustomed to playing with the left hand, is played by the right hand (or vice versa if youre a lefty). For all of these patterns, make sure to play the accents strong while keeping the inner beats relatively low. The accents can be played as a loud hit in the middle of the drum or as rim shots. This video covers the basic train beat and a handful of variations.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:14:39 +0000
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