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The Basic Rock Beat
Learn the kick-snare-hi-hat groove that powers thousands of songs.
## The Basic Rock Beat
The most important groove in drumming is the basic rock beat. It powers thousands of songs and is the foundation for everything else you will learn.
### Notation (per bar, 4/4 time)
```
Hi-Hat: x x x x x x x x (8th notes)
Snare: . . o . . . o . (beats 2 & 4)
Kick: o . . . o . . . (beats 1 & 3)
```
(x = hi-hat; o = hit; . = rest)
### Practice
Start at 60 BPM with a metronome. Get each limb comfortable independently before combining them.