How to Change Basic Rock Beats for Different Music Styles

Changing rock beats to fit different music styles means you need to change the rhythm, speed, and how loud or soft the music is. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Music Styles:

• Pop Music:

  • Use a special rhythm called syncopation.
  • Play the hi-hat about 80% of the time in the beat.

• Jazz Music:

  • Add a swing feel to the beat.
  • Use triplets (three notes played together) and focus on the ride cymbal.

• Metal Music:

  • Make the bass drum stronger.
  • Use patterns that involve double bass drumming.

2. Speed Changes:

• Rock music usually has a speed of 100 to 140 beats per minute (BPM).
• Pop music can be a bit slower, ranging from 90 to 130 BPM.
• Metal music is often much faster, usually more than 160 BPM.

3. How Complicated the Beat Is:

• Basic rock beats have about 4 to 8 small parts (or subdivisions).
• More complex beats can have up to 16 small parts.

By changing these parts, drummers can easily play rock beats in different music styles.