10 NEW Drum Grooves Every Drummer Needs To Hear

00:00 - Intro Did you think the golden age of drumming ended with Tony Williams and Buddy Rich? Think again. Modern drummers like Kendrick Scott and Mark Guiliana are pushing the boundaries of the instrument and doing things no one’s heard on the drum kit before. If you want to get inspired and challenge yourself, check out these 10 new drum grooves played by contemporary jazz drummers. They’re rhythmically, technically, and creatively unique. And if you want to try them out for yourself, download the drumless loops and sheet music over at The Beat👇 ► 1. “Respond” by R R=NOW (00:47) Drummer: Justin Tyson You’ll hear quarter notes on the ride, the hi-hat foot ‘chicking‘ on 2 and 4, the bass drum on every downbeat and ‘a’ of beat 4, and ghost notes filling in between the backbeats. There’s also a quick 5 stroke roll going into every four-bar phrase. 2. “Smash” by Avishai Cohen (02:10) Drummer: Mark Guiliana This song is complex but accessible (it’s in