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Straight 8th Rock Groove – Straight 8ths on the Hi Hat and a strong emphasis on the
snare drum on beats 2 and 4. This emphasis or accent is called a Backbeat.
Steven Kowalczyk Santoro – Associate Professor Berklee
Some Basic Drum Grooves
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Straight 16th R&B – The Hi Hat subdivides into 16th notes. The Backbeat is also a
strong element of this groove.
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