5 Powerful Drum Grooves For Beginners! Easy Beginner DRUM LESSON

Do you want to level up your playing to the next level as a beginner? Then this video is perfect for you!
In this drum lesson I'm showing you 5 powerful drum grooves that are easy enough for any beginner to learn! After watching this video, you'll be able to play steady and awesome drum beats that can impress anyone.
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0:00 - Intro
0:45 - 4 On The Floor
2:20 - Boots'n'Cats!
3:43 - Funky Displacements
5:54 - Easy 6/8 Groove
8:54 - Rock The Toms!
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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Hope you enjoyed this video, peeps! If you wanna support my channel, feel free to comment a lesson-request! You can check out more videos here: www.youtube.com/@ThatSwedishDrummer/videos If you want fast paced lessons, sub to my #shorts-channel here: www.youtube.com/@30SecondDrumLessons THANKS!!

[@garfieldjamesson1234]

I enjoy both of these channels so much!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

@@garfieldjamesson1234 thank you!!🙌😃

[@JoshuaWilson-qm4sy]

Wow I love Cj and his tutorials are awesome

[@trevormcdaniels9709]

This is lesson is great, CJ! IMO you manage to break down every single lesson in an understandable way for everyone. Thanks for your dedication to the community!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for your kind words 😃🙌🔥

[@vincentneil9580]

Anyone else came here just to hear this guys drums?? BEAUTIFUL!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Haha I'm glad my drums are ear-candy for ya'!

[@adamcarson3806]

Hell yeah!

[@chezchezchezchez]

…to hear this guy’s DRUMMING

[@drummerscredit1345]

Perfect beginner lesson!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you think so! Thank you 🙌🙌

[@JavierGonzalez-ut3ti]

Hello!! I'm your new fan, I've seen many of your videos and everything is fantastic!! Thank you for all of your lessons. I'll try to complete them all as is possible to me. Whenever you decide to come to Cancun Mexico please stay at Hilton all inclusive, I work there at the gym. Congratulations, you're the best!! I like the way you teach and all the challenges you upload, thanks again.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks for watching, Javier! And that would be awesome. It's been some time since I was in Cancun last time, so I wouldn't mind visiting again!

[@Krimson5pride]

I am a beginner, and your channel is helping me a lot to discover patterns that are easy yet effective.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Happy to help, mate!!🙌🔥

[@varethika]

Really interesting grooves, basic and creative, specially the 3d 👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks, buddy! 🙌

[@joyful4108]

easy 6/8 groove is my fave 💜✨✨✨ thank u!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you like it!🤗

[@Manuel-hb8hn]

I enjoyed ur video lot sir i’m going to drum lessons these days it helps me a lot thank you so much

[@anubisbeck8321]

My favorite teacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

WOW! Thanks :D

[@panteraagitoksangma6167]

My fav drummer ❤️👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you kindly!! :D

[@101Metronomes]

Some nice sounding drums you got

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks!

[@darklight4815]

Excellent video my man I appreciate it 👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

thanks a lot!!

[@ariyatraya208]

Thanks a lot

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

You’re most welcome! 👊🔥

[@emmaderrie2387]

Awesome! Can't wait to see even more videos

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Me too! More is in planning!

[@joe_tipakuah4880]

I'm from Malaysia.I really enjoy your lessons and its easy to follow.We usually played the 6/8 in church for Hymns and Order of Mass.I like the funky displacement.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Nice! Thanks 🙌🔥

[@endrawes0]

That's a nice 6:2 poly rhythm you've got there between the kick and the hats in the 6 8 beat.

[@parabolicschism4201]

you're the best!!!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

You are!!

[@isMike999]

hair is badass...goes nicely with the shirt CJ.....thank s again for GREAT practice videos for my old ass.....NEVER TOO late.....you rule!!!!!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Cheers, buddy! 🙌 Keep slaying it!

[@dennissubida737]

Nice! Thanks for sharing this grooves. Subscriber from Philippines.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks for the sub!🙌

[@one4theroad285]

Yes!! I’ll now know how to play 6/8🎉🤩

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

NICE!!!

[@johhnn477]

Your drum grooves helps me a lot thankyou, now I'm your new subscriber

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Happy to hear that, John! I appreciate that!

[@artzidelijohndrummer]

The bestttt ...thanks a lot my friend

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

You're welcome, bud!! 🙌🔥

[@artzidelijohndrummer]

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[@wolfman3626]

Great stuff 👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you kindly! 🙌

[@tomlindinger1478]

As a complete beginner, I felt almost a little sad that those are called „grooves for beginners“ because, oh boy, they felt hard 😅 But I like all of them and it was exactly what I was looking for! I‘ll just have to spend a week or so per beat to learn it 😊 Thanks for the help!

[@eli7527]

Just subscribed! Let’s blow CJs channel up🙌🏻

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I appreciate that, buddy! 🙌 Thanks a lot!

[@tomysenjaya7644]

I'm From Indonesia 🇮🇩 I really like the teaching is easy to understand thank's Bro 🙏

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I'm so glad you enjoy it!! :D 🙌

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Great video !!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks so much!! 🙌

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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

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[@humbyjack2809]

Great stuff.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you enjoyed it🙌

[@adamcarson3806]

Best teacher 🤟🔥 thanks for showing this!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank YOU so much for watching!

[@YOWValley]

CJ, you should teach the teachers! I’ve learned more in the 5 lessons I have been practicing from your tutorials than I have in years. Great vids, the notation that accompanies your videos makes it soooooo clear! Thanks!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate the kind words, John. Keep slaying it 🔥💪

[@jonathangray6563]

Thanks!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Massive thanks for your donation, Jonathan! It means a lot to me and helps me keeping this channel going! 🙌🙌🙌

[@tranquangly]

thank you so much

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

You're welcome!😊🙌

[@Chaosincontrol9799]

Cool, keep on teaching other

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Always! 🙌

[@salvatorerotondo1068]

This is one of the best beginner drum videos out there on KZbin. Thank you so much for putting this together. Excellent work. Just fun drum grooves.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you like it, bud!! Cheers!🤟🔥

[@mikesmith1290]

Im glad I found this channel! I finally found great tutorials without the gimmicks and self promotion of other drummer channels. I’ve been trying to teach myself drums for the past few years, and am getting nowhere! Keep up the great work!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I'm so glad you enjoy it, Mike! Thanks for your support and for watching!

[@arthursempebwa]

Been following for a while now and gotta say your channel is the best for beginners. You have a great teaching style and I really commend all the effort you put into these videos. KZbin is not an easy game to play so just wanted encourage a fellow creator to keep doing what you're doing. Thank you

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I'm so happy you enjoy my content! Thanks a lot, buddy! :D

[@paveloliva3098]

Youre a really good man 😎👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you! 😃

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Fantastic and enjoyable magic ❤♥️

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much!!

[@Neilhouse5]

I'm a new drummer and I saved this video. It is good for me as a beginner as it has grooves I'm familiar with and could quickly pick up, and a couple I'm going to have to work on and come back to later. Thank you.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Great to hear, and I'm happy to help out! :D

[@tommytiong4652]

Love your drums sound!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Appreciate it!🙌🔥

[@danimoosmann6417]

top!!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Cheers!

[@myongvallejos8292]

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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

🙌🔥

[@SeanClay-ws7mt]

CJ I love your videos so much! I love using your videos as my lesson after my drum lesson. Your videos(including this one) have really helped me to better learn different drum techniques and concepts. You do an absolutely fantastic job of breaking down and explaining everything you teach. Thank you so much. 🥁🤘🏻👨🏻‍🎤

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I’m happy to hear that, bud! I appreciate the kind words 😃🔥

[@stevePDx]

This is amazing! You're a great teacher.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you think so! Let me know if you have any lesson-requests 👊🔥

[@stevePDx]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer well, I've only started playing just a few months ago, so the basic grooves are the best. Your beginner lessons are super helpful. Struggling with timing and coordination though. Maybe I have undiagnosed dyslexia 🙃

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

@@stevePDx Happy to hear my content is helpful! Timing and coordination takes time, so I wouldn't say dyslexia has anything to do with that (but hey, I'm no expert in that field). Remember that you can't rush progress and let things take time to come naturally! :)

[@nikhilnarahari8424]

Nice! Glad I stumbled across your channel! I've played guitar for decades and have dabbled here and there on drums, but finally got myself a kit. It's so great to learn relatively easy, but inspiring rhythms to work up my skills. Thank you!🤘🏽

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That’s awesome, bud!! Happy to help out 🙌😃🔥

[@UnknownBlood8827]

I have got a school music exam, I really wanted to impress everyone. This was the perfect video. thank you for the awsome content! keep up the good work!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

👊🔥

[@AtelierEphraim]

I love the 6/8 groove man! gotta add that on my book

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Nice!! Have fun with it, bud 👊🔥

[@danno4681]

This was awesome. Your video shorts are fantastic, but the longer video format just fits better.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks, Danno!! I'm glad you like 'em! 🙌

[@davewhomri]

Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. All your beginner stuff is fantastic, thank you!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much, Dave! I'm happy to help out and glad to see you here!

[@jeffmyrick7517]

Hi Swedish Drummer. Man I love your channel. I'm a beginner and I have learned a lot from you. You are a great teacher. Can you do a video on Punk Rock Drum Grooves.? Thanks again and keep them videos coming!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks so much!! That's a great idea, I'll definitely try to make a video of that :D

[@jeffmyrick7517]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer Awesome! Thanks Alot Man.

[@rejoymatilac1266]

More pls 🙏

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

More videos are on the way! Check out my other lessons in the meantime 🙌

[@infinityMind012]

I am from india . Thank you so much bro. Your teaching skills is amazing .

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad you like it, buddy!😃🙌

[@jonathangray6563]

Love all your videos. This one is especially great for beginners like me, but a huge request, can you show the fills you use in the video between the grooves? Especially the intro and outro. It gets boring just practicing the groove, and although you teach lots of great fills, they’re hard to incorporate as a beginner. You’ve got these fills already in place, let’s learn them! Thanks.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks, Jonathan!! I'm glad you enjoy my content! I've made a few short-lessons of some of the fills I'm using in this video, so you can check them out on my other channel: www.youtube.com/@30SecondDrumLessons And I'll link another video of a few of the rudiments I use the most in fills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3WQnIOnhJKCnqc Cheers, mate!

[@davidgabriel8443]

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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

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[@Chezm750]

Subed❤❤

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks and welcome!! :D

[@shiranero9020]

Really appreciate your videos! Can you give me some song recommendations for the first and second groove?

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks!! 😃 a lot of rock/pop songs use 4onthefloor. Try for example “Shut Up and Dance”! You can try both the first and the “Boots n Cats”-groove 🙌

[@sablinger]

later on in drumming, the 4-on-the-floor groove helps a lot when hitting kick and left hand together in other situations. who would have thought that this works good for other sruff too. Thank you!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

You’re most welcome, bud!

[@seventysevenstoriesz]

I was humming Breakaway on the 6/8 groove. lol

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

✌️🔥

[@conorkerrigan1636]

I love your videos, man! I'm reintroducing myslef to the drums after many years. I love the sound of your toms in this video. Can you suggest how I can get a similar sound? I see the gel pads, which I have. Do you pad the inside of your toms? I'm trying to get the same type of thud.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

My tip is to tune the bottom heads a bit tighter than the batter head, and I put a few cotton balls inside the floor toms. But you also gotta take into consideration that there are a lot of factors that play into a drum sound. How you tune it, the wood type, the shell size, how you play it, the room etc. Hope it helps! 🙌🔥

[@conorkerrigan1636]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer You’re the man! I appreciate the suggestions. Let you know how it turns out.

[@sheijkyerboti9475]

Haha the Gavin Harrison bit made me feel safer 😂

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Good! xD haha

[@mattjezik1405]

Hey CJ, there is an interesting tom beat in the Harry Styles song "ever since new york", could you break that down for us? thanks!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I’ll check it out and see what I can do! ✌️🔥

[@gago55177]

Sir more tom grooves tutorial pls.😊

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

More lessons are on the way! ✌️🔥

[@gago55177]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer Sir check out the 15 must know Tom beats of Jeff Randall, can you do a tutorial on each tom beats pls. Thank you😊

[@giuseppecasa3574]

excuse the question what drums and snare are they? They are fabulous

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Pearl Reference Series kit and the snare is a Benny Greb signature brass snare 🙌

[@giuseppecasa3574]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer thanks for the answer you are very kind and nice I follow you with pleasure

[@astigon]

Idol californation by red-hot paper's drums please I want to learn From you

[@garfieldjamesson1234]

😃😃😃😃😃

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

🙌🙌🔥

[@23_khonsue]

👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

😃

[@coreybush2468]

Anyone know of any songs that use the 6/8 groove? Just learned that one and want to play it with some music.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Check out some Blues-songs. Many of them are in 6/8.

[@Sniffer24Channel]

What kind of tutorial is this? Come on.! I've learned a lot. ❤

[@jessepultrum5753]

Is it just me or do your drums and cymbals sound very short, like they dont make sound unless the stick touches it. It sounds amazing

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks, Jesse!

[@slavomirsamec8471]

Still good, the best are lessons without talking, but I understand that sometimes you have to talk and explain the procedure.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

If you want no explanations, you can head to my other channel 30 Second Drum Lessons 😎

[@applejacks971]

1:32 AC/DC has entered the chat...

[@HERBYWALLACE3]

What kind of drums are those

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Pearl Reference Series

[@HERBYWALLACE3]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer thanks sounds good 👍

[@MartinvonBargen]

Groove #5 is heard all over NYHC songs from the 80s and 90s. Sounds even better when the drummer's an open handed lefty playing on a righty kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpi6hmhnitOUbbs Another great vid as usual and very education for us non-drummers. 🤘🤘

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks, Martin! 🙌

[@jeffreybersabal7769]

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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

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[@swapnadipmayra9313]

opened hihat Or closed hihat cause my hihat sounds very ugly

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

What hihat do you got?

[@swapnadipmayra9313]

​@@ThatSwedishDrummerthe normal stock hihat of Mapex Tornado

[@ljb9983]

Am I wasting effort trying to learn this on a roll-up electric drum set with a useless bass pedal?

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Practice is never useless, but faulty gear can definitely “hold you back”, so to speak. Sometimes I practice groove-stuff on a practice pad, so you can definitely still practice it - but I’d recommend you’d at least repair or get a new bass drum pedal 🙌🔥

[@ljb9983]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer thank you 🤩

[@nicholasclark5094]

I truly hope not because if you are, that means I’m about to waste my time with a suitcase and some Tupperware😂

[@AriMusik]

Sorry, but for my eyes you are playing different things when you are playing faster.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

It can probably seem so since when you play faster, you use smaller movements! :)

[@heybrentdavis]

Too many colors in the hair. Couldn't concentrate.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Well, that's not really my problem 😅

[@heybrentdavis]

​@@ThatSwedishDrummer That's not true. You totally want everyone absorbed into your narcissism.

[@estherli2588]

Having practised 6/8 Groove for a while, I couldn't agree more that it's a rhythmic one which is easy to pick up. Awesome!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Nice!!

[@Donechop6969]

What material is your set made of? (Sounds amazing) can’t find it. 🥲

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

It’s a Pearl Reference Series drum kit, which is made out of hybrid wood shells. The bass drum and floor toms are maple and mahogany, the 10” rack tom is maple and birch, the 12” is 100% maple and the snare I’m using is a Sonor Benny Greb signature brass snare ✌️🔥

[@pierceschiller7100]

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[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

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