Example 1 - Combining the Bass Drum & Hi-Hat

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RSL Awards Lesson time: (1min 40sec)

Develop independence between your hands and feet as you combine bass drum and hi-hat rhythms. This lesson builds a solid foundation for country-style drumming.

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# Example One: Bass Drums and Hi-Hats

In this lesson, we're going to focus on playing some bass drums and hi-hats.

## Structure

- **Not in Unison**: We will not play them at the same time yet.
- **Sequence**: Start with bass drums and then move to hi-hats.

## Recommendations for Right-Handed Players

If you're right-handed, I recommend:
- **Hi-Hats**: Use your right hand for the hi-hats.
- **Sticking**: Instead of alternating, stick to your dominant hand for all the hi-hats.

## Let's Try It Out

Here's Example 1:

**Count**: 1, 2, 3, 4, SA.

### Reflection

I found this exercise enjoyable because:
- The **guitar** provides a nice rhythmic pattern that helps us find our place in the beat.
- This setup leads into the **bass drum notes** and **hi-hat notes** smoothly.

Overall, it was fun to play along!

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