Kevin's Patterns and Expressions

Kevin's PATTERNS ExperiencesExploring Rhythmic PossibilitiesSingle Strokes- Short bars: R-L-R-L / L-R-L-R- Long bars: R-L-R-L-R-L / L-R-L-R-L-RDouble Strokes - Short bars: RR-LL-RR-LL / LL-RR-LL-RR- Long bars: RR-LL-RR-LL-RR / LL-RR-LL-RR-LLTriplets- Short bars: RLR-LRL-R-L / LRL-RLR-L-R- Long bars: RLR-LRL-R-L-R / LRL-RLR-L-R-LParadiddles- Short bars: RLRRL-RLRRL / LRLRL-RLRLL- Long bars: RLRRL-RLRRL-RL / LRLRL-RLRLL-RLFlams:Means play two hands at the sametime loud and soft note or both loud (F) RL -(F) -RL-(F)Kick and Hand Combinations Experiment with various combinations of kick drum and hand patterns to create unique and fascinating rhythms. Remember, you can explore these patterns at your own time and in your own way.- Don't worry about timing or rhythm; instead, concentrate on the sound and sensation.- Have fun with the creative process! This layout presents the many patterns and combinations in a simple and clean fashion, with a small introduction and reminder at the bottom to promote experimentation and creativity. Read more