How to Play an Upbeat Bell Groove

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This vide oshows hwo to play an upbeat groove on the ride cymbal. In this pattern, the bell will be played on all of the upbeats (the +'s). Experiment with the sound that you get off of the bell. Use either the tip, or the fatter part of your stick. Find the sound that you like best.

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