Example 1 - Eighth-Note Snare
Develop your eighth-note snare technique with this exercise. Practice alternating snare fills that transition between quarter notes and eighth notes for dynamic indie grooves.
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## Example One: Adding Eighth Notes on the Snare
In this lesson, we're going to **add eighth notes on the snare**. Here’s how it works:
- **Drum Fill Timing**:
- We will not play eighth notes all the way through a bar, but as part of a drum fill.
- **Pattern Structure**:
- This is a **two-bar pattern**.
- I will play **two bars**, followed by a **whole bar of rest**.
- Then, there will be a **one-bar count-in** before it's your turn to play.
- **Playing Sequence**:
- After your chance to play, I will perform it again.
- Finally, you will have the opportunity to do it one more time.
### Counting Structure
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
Hopefully, you had a chance to practice your counting.
### Preparation Notes
I should have warned you that the **eighth notes** are coming after a **quarter note**.
- **Prepare for Eighth Notes**:
- To better prepare for those notes in your counting, try counting:
- **1 and 2 and 3 and 4**
This will give you a little more time to prepare for the next bar.
- Remember, there is a count-in, but it's always good to keep track of where we are with our counting!
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