Part 5 · Other Styles · Chapter 74

Grooves in 3/4

Songs in 3/4 have three beats per bar. The simplest groove puts the bass drum on 1 and the snare on 2 and 3; a slower, heavier feel puts the snare only on 3.

EXAMPLE 74.1Waltz groove
TEMPO
EXAMPLE 74.2Slow 3/4
TEMPO

Snare only on beat 3.

Count out loudTIP

After years of 4/4, your body wants a fourth beat. Count “1 2 3” aloud until it feels natural.

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