Assembly Line for this Lesson:

Step #1: Learn the groove series with the ostinato without a metronome
Step #2: Learn the groove series with the ostinato using a metronome
Step #3: Add a crash cymbal on the downbeat of every 4 bars
Step #4: Groove for 3 measures, play simple drum fill, crash, back to the groove

Extra Credit: Mix and match kick patterns from other lessons with the ostinato from lesson 2

Testing Criteria for this Lesson:

Play along with me in the demo section of the lesson at the slow and fast tempos.

BPM Goal Levels

Ostinato A
Level 1: 50 bpm
Level 2: 65 bpm
Level 3: 90 bpm
Level 4: 100 bpm
Level 5: 110 bpm

Ostinato B
Level 1: 50 bpm
Level 2: 60 bpm
Level 3: 70 bpm
Level 4: 80 bpm
Level 5: 90 bpm

NOTE: Be sure to achieve Level 4 tempo before moving on to the next lesson. The purpose is not speed as I said before, but learning it to that tempo will ensure you have worked the material sufficiently. You should keep reviewing the material after you move on until you reach the Level 5 bpm.