10 Drum Beats in a 6/8 Time Signature

10 Drum Beats in a 6/8 Time Signature

Objective: To develop a vocabulary of various bass drum and snare variations that are usable when playing in the 6/8 time signature. Variations: The right hand could be moved to the floor tom or ride, and accents / ride bell / open hi hats could be added About the...
Practice sheet for learning to play drum beats in 6/8 time

Practice sheet for learning to play drum beats in 6/8 time

Here is a selection of beginner drum grooves in a 6/8 time signature. After practicing through the sheet at least once, try and work on playing with a metronome at various speeds. You may need to work on one bar or one line at a time if you need to practice some parts...
6/8 time signature grooves and fills

6/8 time signature grooves and fills

A 6/8 time signature is the same as a fraction. In music it means that there are 6 eigth notes in each bar. Normally in a bar of 4/4, we have 8 eigth notes in the bar. Just like in fractions, 4/4 = 8/8). In this 6/8 time signature, the emphasis is on beat 1 and...