Metal Section Summary
Recap everything you’ve learned in the metal section, from coordination to your first full beat. Celebrate your progress and prepare for the next style in the course.
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# Drum Groove Lesson Recap
Well, I hope you've enjoyed piecing together your first drum groove through the metal section.
## Key Takeaways
- **Playing in Unison**:
- It's been really good for us to work on playing everything in unison.
- Focus on the coordination between:
- **Hi-hats and Bass Drums**
- **Hi-hats and Snares**
- **Backing Tracks Development**:
- Often, the guitar and the bass guitar will be playing *da da da da da da da da*.
- This emphasizes playing **eighth notes**, which we can really work on to help with our timing.
- These elements guide us along in the music.
## Exploring Metal Music
If you go and listen to some metal music, you'll find that:
- The drumming is incredible.
- Metal drumming is a significant **stamina** and **endurance test**.
- Notable aspects include:
- Volume
- Consistent power
- Speed at which these players play
They're proper athletes!
While I don't do that kind of playing myself, I have lots of admiration for players who do.
So, enjoy checking out that music when you get the chance!
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