Beat 9C – Analysis and Application

Based on a famous drum lick.

Beat 9C – Analysis

The most obvious concept of this beat is the pattern played in the hands. It is a version of a famous Billy Cobham pattern that many drummers use today. This is that pattern:

9n.

Here is how it appears in the beat:

9o.

Beat 9C – Application

For this beat, let’s apply some dynamics. Why? Why not?

9p.

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