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Lesson 45: Quarter-Note Triplets | 50 Drum Lessons For Beginners: Learn To Read & Play

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In Lesson 45, we introduce quarter-note triplets – 3 notes that fit evenly into the space of a half note (two beats). Play along or listen to these exercises to get an of how quarter-note triplets should sound and feel. The first few exercises focus on rhythm, then we move onto a basic 3:2 polyrhythm, then we look at fill ideas.

0:00 intro
0:02 Ex.1 – how play quarter-note triplets
0:31 Ex.2 – snare rhythm practice
0:58 Ex.3 – snare rhythm practice
1:25 Ex.4 – snare rhythm practice
1:51 Ex.5 – 3:2 polyrhythm between snare & kick
2:35 Ex.6 – fill idea
2:59 Ex.7 – fill idea

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