How to Play Samba & Bossa Nova on Drums (Free Your Hands)

Ever feel like your hands and feet just won’t cooperate when you're learning how to play Samba and Bossa Nova on drums? I totally get it. Every drummer hits that wall. In this lesson, I’ll show you a simple, fun way to lock in that samba foot pattern so your hands can finally move freely and groove naturally.

We’ll break down the classic Brazilian bass drum and hi-hat rhythm, talk about heel-up vs. heel-down technique, and I’ll even show you my own “Vonism” hi-hat style to make your playing feel effortless. Once your feet are steady, you’ll be able to comp, solo, and flow through any Samba or Bossa groove like it’s second nature.

Grab your sticks, relax, and let’s free your hands one beat at a time.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:15 Foot Pattern and Technique
3:02 Our Goal
4:15 The Exercise
8:10 Muscle Burn
8:54 Open Bass Drum Tone
10:21 Playing Example
11:45 Conclusion

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