Eighth Notes and Eight Rests with Eighth Note Pairs

This is a fun exercise combining runs of eighth notes with rests on the beat.

Practice Tips

Practice reading eighth notes and eighth rests with eighth note pairs on the snare drum. Learn to read sheet music for the drums with this play along video.

In this video, we'll practice the 15 different combinations of eighth notes and eighth rests. We'll play each pattern four times, then continue directly into the next one.

Try slowing it down if you need to, or speed it up if you want a challenge!

Happy drumming :)

Tempo: 80 BPM

Sheet Music 📜

Download the sheet music for this exercise as a PDF. Use it for your own practice or with students. 🆓 Care of Drummism!

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