How To Play 4 Basic Drum Set Rock Beats

This video tutorial teaches how to play four different rock beats on a drum set. It starts with an easy rock beat using quarter notes on the hi-hat and alternating bass and snare drums. The tutorial progresses to a basic rock beat with 8th notes, then adds an extra bass drum, and finally incorporates an extra snare drum. The video emphasizes the importance of hand separation in drumming.

What is the primary characteristic of the easy rock beat?

• Playing triplets on the snare drum

• Using a double bass pedal

• Alternating between bass drum and snare drum

• Playing 8th notes on the hi-hat

In the basic rock beat, what changes compared to the easy rock beat?

• The tempo

• The hi-hat pattern

• The snare drum pattern

• The bass drum pattern

What is added to the basic rock beat in the first variation discussed?

• A tom-tom fill on beat 4

• An additional bass drum on beat 3

• A cymbal crash on beat 1

• An extra snare drum on beat 2

Where is the extra snare drum placed in the second variation of the basic rock beat?

• On beat 3

• On the 'and' of beat 2

• On beat 1

• On the 'and' of beat 4

What is emphasized as important when playing the drum set?

• Using only one hand

• Separating your hands

• Playing loudly

• Using a metronome