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7 Must Know Gospel Drum Beats

Larnell Lewis  /  UPDATED Aug 20, 2022

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Many drummers think gospel music consists solely of drum chops and fast linear patterns. Sure, those aspects are important – but what about the groove? Luckily Larnell Lewis is here to provide us with 7 beats you should have under your belt if you’re considering playing this genre. Looking for more? This is only lesson #1 of 8 in our Drumeo gospel course! Click here to get started on your free Drumeo trial.


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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