Part 4 · Rock Grooves · Chapter 54

Four on the Floor

In four on the floor, the bass drum plays every beat. With open hi-hats on the &s, it becomes the classic disco and dance groove.

EXAMPLE 54.1Four on the floor
TEMPO
EXAMPLE 54.2Disco
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Open hi-hat on every &, closed on the beat.

A steady footTIP

Four on the floor exposes any unevenness in your bass drum. Practice with the metronome until every kick lines up with the click.

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