How do I loop a drum beat?

Press [ at the start of the beat, ] at the end. Press L to loop.

How to Loop Drum Lessons on YouTube for Better Practice

Find a drum lesson, loop the beat or fill you need, slow to 0.5x, and practice until you can play it at full speed.

Yes. Slow to 0.5x or 0.25x to see hand and foot movements clearly.

Drum lessons on YouTube are fast. Beats and fills get demonstrated at full speed, but your hands and feet cannot keep up. Here is how looping helps.

Step 1: Find the pattern

Watch the lesson once. Identify the specific beat or fill you want to learn.

Step 2: Set your loop

Press [ at the start, ] at the end of one bar or phrase.

Step 3: Slow to 0.5x

At half speed, you can see both hands and both feet clearly.

Step 4: Practice with the loop

Play along with the loop. Aim for 20-30 repetitions.

Step 5: Build speed gradually

Once clean at 0.5x, move to 0.75x, then 1.0x.

Loop the beat or fill, slow to 0.5x, practice repeatedly.

Yes. Slow to 0.25x-0.5x to see movements clearly.