Hard Rock Push was the Daily Beat for 15 October 2026: a two-bar Rock drum groove at 96 BPM, rebuilt by ear on a kick, snare and hi-hat grid. The grid itself is not shown here, so the puzzle is still worth playing.
What to listen for
Both bars end with a kick that leans into the next downbeat. The hats stay out of the way. Big but economical. The groove is the restraint: no extra kicks, a broad snare and even hats. Find the snare first, then place the kick around it and count the hi-hat last.
Where to hear this feel
Records in this family include AC/DC – Highway to Hell and Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City. They are listening suggestions for the feel, not transcriptions.
Practise the full groove
The Back in Black Pocket page has the full library version of this feel: how to count it, how to practise it and a play-along at any tempo. Or set the metronome to 96 BPM and play along with the groove.
Play today’s Daily Beat
A new two-bar drum groove arrives at midnight your time. Listen, rebuild it on the kick, snare and hi-hat grid, and check your guess. You have five guesses, and a hint about the feel unlocks after three.