Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
2:33 - The secret to understanding kick patterns…
3:19 - Groove #1
6:08 - Groove #2
9:21 - Groove #3
11:20 - Groove #4
13:54 - Groove #5
17:11 - Groove #6
19:19 - Groove #7
21:22 - Groove #8
23:03 - The secret that ties all of these together (Understand this, and you’ll pick up new kick patterns more easily)
→ Know what GROOVES & FILLS to play! Grab my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide:
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
Grab today’s lesson notation PDF right here, as well as the Spotify playlist of all the song references in the lesson! (If you opt-in to download this, I’ll also send you the “25 practical rock grooves & fills” guide as well)
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/8-kick-patterns
If you’re a beginner drummer wanting to play your favorite songs, but you’re overwhelmed by the number of grooves & kick patterns you’re gonna have to learn in order to do so, then today’s lesson is for you.
At first glance, it feels like you need to learn hundreds of grooves & kick patterns in order to be able to play songs. But the truth is you actually only need 8 to get started. Learn these 8 kick patterns, and play 9 out of 10 songs you encounter.
The reason why is because there’s a common thread running between all of these, which I’ll share with you at the end of the lesson.
Today we’re breaking these down, and you can even download a free notation PDF with song references to follow along with me and take to your practice room.
Let’s get you to where you know the basic kick pattern building blocks, so that you’re quickly picking up grooves in songs - AND you’re even able to create your own grooves. YOU CAN DO THIS!
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. Anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
2:33 - The secret to understanding kick patterns…
3:19 - Groove #1
6:08 - Groove #2
9:21 - Groove #3
11:20 - Groove #4
13:54 - Groove #5
17:11 - Groove #6
19:19 - Groove #7
21:22 - Groove #8
23:03 - The secret that ties all of these together (Understand this, and you’ll pick up new kick patterns more easily)
→ Know what GROOVES & FILLS to play! Grab my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide:
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
Grab today’s lesson notation PDF right here, as well as the Spotify playlist of all the song references in the lesson! (If you opt-in to download this, I’ll also send you the “25 practical rock grooves & fills” guide as well)
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/8-kick-patterns
If you’re a beginner drummer wanting to play your favorite songs, but you’re overwhelmed by the number of grooves & kick patterns you’re gonna have to learn in order to do so, then today’s lesson is for you.
At first glance, it feels like you need to learn hundreds of grooves & kick patterns in order to be able to play songs. But the truth is you actually only need 8 to get started. Learn these 8 kick patterns, and play 9 out of 10 songs you encounter.
The reason why is because there’s a common thread running between all of these, which I’ll share with you at the end of the lesson.
Today we’re breaking these down, and you can even download a free notation PDF with song references to follow along with me and take to your practice room.
Let’s get you to where you know the basic kick pattern building blocks, so that you’re quickly picking up grooves in songs - AND you’re even able to create your own grooves. YOU CAN DO THIS!
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. Anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
