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Yard Swing

Dancehall · style reference: Modern dancehall (Vybz Kartel / Popcaan-style)

96 BPM4/4swing 55% 16thpractice 78–100 BPM level 2ghost notesswing
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Main4/4 · 16th

▲ accentshort bar = ghost note◆ grace note (hover for flam / drag / layer timing)● alt padfingering: L/R hand, 1 = thumb … 5 = little finger

131—
142—
153—
164—
9Q—
10W—
11E—
12R—
5A—
6SClap
7D—
8F—
1ZKick
2XRim
3CHi-hat
4VCrash

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Tempo trainer

78 → 96 BPM, +2 every 4 bars. Starts when you press Play.

Section chain

Build a custom order, e.g. Main ×3 → Fill 1 → Chorus ×4. Saved in this browser.

Shortcuts: Space play · ←/→ tempo · T tap · M click · L loop · [ ] section · G/P view · H pad chart · pads Z–V, A–F, Q–R, 1–4

Practice notes

Modern dancehall: a snappy rim on the "and" of 2 and on 4, a kick that answers in the gaps and a light swing on the hats. It sits between reggaeton and afrobeats — relaxed but sharp.

The style reference names an influence only; this groove is an original pattern.

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