It’s time to share some chill vibes. Here’s the full drum transcription for “Cruisin’ to the Park” by Durand Jones & The Indications, with the talented Aaron Frazer on drums (who primarily is a songwriter and singer).
The main drum beat is played with one hand on the hi-hat. Instead of playing continuous 16th notes, Aaron Frazer breaks the rhythm by adding 8th notes, creating a smooth groove that perfectly flows with the music. The beautiful feel is embellished with snare ghost notes and some open/close variations on the hi-hat.
This is a perfect song to practice along with some of the exercises I previously shared, such as One Handed Hi-Hat 16th Notes – Accents Combinations. Keep on drumming!
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