Example 3 - Eighth Note Phrase
Combine eighth-note snare and bass drum rhythms in this exercise. Build confidence in playing syncopated patterns, preparing for full indie pieces.
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## Example Three: Different Combinations
The first bar will remain the same, and then in the second bar, we will introduce:
- Two quarter note bass drums
- Two eighth note snare drums
To count the eighth notes in the run-up to those eighth note snares, follow this pattern:
**Counting:**
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 14
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