EricT43
Senior Member
When I was learning to play rock music on the drum kit when I was younger, I was taught that the bass drum goes on 1 and 3, and the snare goes on 2 and 4, more or less. So for many years I've been playing most of my beats in sort of a linear fashion where when I'm hitting the snare, I leave the bass drum out of it.
I've been learning and studying a lot of rock songs lately as part of my gig with an 80's cover band, and I've been somewhat surprised by how often a lot of drummers will keep the kick going on 2 and 4, along with the snare. And not only for four-on-the-floor style beats either.
I kind of like this style myself, it certainly gives more punch, and allows for more interesting bass drum rhythms. And I imagine it is important for dance music. I'm curious what all of your thoughts are on this. Do you like to double the backbeat with your kick drum? Why or why not?
I've been learning and studying a lot of rock songs lately as part of my gig with an 80's cover band, and I've been somewhat surprised by how often a lot of drummers will keep the kick going on 2 and 4, along with the snare. And not only for four-on-the-floor style beats either.
I kind of like this style myself, it certainly gives more punch, and allows for more interesting bass drum rhythms. And I imagine it is important for dance music. I'm curious what all of your thoughts are on this. Do you like to double the backbeat with your kick drum? Why or why not?