Basic Rock was the Daily Beat for 3 October 2026: a two-bar Rock drum groove at 100 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
The first beat every drummer learns, with one extra kick near the end. Straight and relaxed. The backbeat is broad; the hats stay below it. 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 – Back in Black and Joan Jett – I Love Rock 'n Roll. They are listening suggestions for the feel, not transcriptions.
Practise the full groove
The Basic Rock 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 100 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.