 
These are Latin inspired patterns with an 8th note cymbal pattern and songo type snare and bass variation. These are useful to dress up an 8th note rock, pop, funk feel or when a Latin feel is not needed for the entire tune.
Here is a basic example:
Example 1:
Not much different from a stock songo except for the 1 and 3 on the kick, and 8th note cymbal pattern that should be accented on the quarter note part 1,2,3,4. Later, you could explore accenting on the ands.
Example 2:
Example 2 has snare on 2 and 4. Accent on A of 2 and A of 4 and a Baiao style bass drum.
Example 3:
Now with bell of ride and toms:
Example 4:
Example 5:
You could really take the second half of this bar in some linear funk or sixteenth note pattern directions.
Example 6:
Toms can be substituted on the second half of the bar.
Example 7:
This uses Baiao type foot pattern with open hi hat with left hand on the E of 2.
Example 8:
Finally, a 2 bar pattern with songo style in the 1st bar with lots of toms. And second bar is Baiao style, also with toms in second half.
Be sure to experiment with off-beat 8ths on the ride and use the hi hat when on the ride including 1,2,3,4, the ans, and splashing on 1, closing on an.
The accenting is going to be key here. Adhere to them initially, but feel free to move them when needed or wanted. It's almost impossible not to have fun with these so do, indeed.
About the Author
Albe Bonacci is a full-time studio and performing drummer and clinician in Los Angeles. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, he studied orchestral snare drumming and multi-percussion with Douglas Wolf at the University of Utah, is a graduate of Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in Los Angeles, and The Drummer’s Collective in New York. Albe has studied privately with Ralph Humphrey, Joey Heredia and countless others. |
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