Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part 8: Bossa Nova

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Introduction to Jazz Drumming Series:
Part 1: The Basic Pattern    • Drum Lesson - Introduction To Jazz Dr...  
Part 2: The Jazz Shuffle    • Drum Lesson - Introduction To Jazz Dr...  
Part 3: Basic Left Hand Patterns    • Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part ...  
Part 4: Comping Phrases    • Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part ...  
Part 5: Soloing Phrases    • Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part ...  
Part 6: 3/4 Comping Phrases (The Jazz Waltz)    • Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part ...  
Part 7: 3/4 Solo Phrases    • Introduction to Jazz Drumming - Part ...  

Remember to count out loud and take your time with each pattern. Focus on quality before speed. If you can play something simple and make it sound good, you are already playing at a high level.

The two rhythms are first played at 60 beats per minute, then again at 120 beats per minute.

Practice on your own to work your way up to 120 beats per minute. I would recommend increasing your tempo by 2-10 beats per minute at a time. Only proceed to the next speed after you feel solid at a given tempo.