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Double Bass: 32nd Notes as Ruffs

With double bass, it's pretty easy to simulate a ruff on the drum set with the bass performing two 32nd notes leading to a snare or tom or cymbal.

Demo: Quick Demo

Exercise 1

This rhythm and variations based on it utilizes double bass as an augmentation without sounding like a pack of wild horses. This particular rhythm applies a rudimental ruff utilizing the bass drum and snare.

 "Play-drums: Double Bass 32nd Notes"
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