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Summary: How to play a disco beat with quad high hat lifts; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video.
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JOEL SIEGEL: Okay, so let's take a closer look. We'll take a look again what the foot is doing with this disco beat, and I'll give you a taste of it then we'll play it together, okay? So, we're at 80 bpm. This is your disco beat. Alright, let's play it together. I'll count you off. This is--remember, all the upbeat lifts, so this is coming down on every downbeat. And that's actually what's happening with the bass drum, too, you're going to be coming down on every downbeat. I'll count you off. We're at 80 bpm. One, two, ready, play. Alright, you're ready for your first gig with that disco band you're always talking about.