variations, fills and endings....

[pdxdjazz]

Many drum patterns are different in the middle choruses (between the first and last chorus). This depends on the style chosen. The fills are random.

I've found that the accents (especially in the jazz styles) of these amazing iRp drum patterns are indeed beautifully random.

I have noticed that depending on the style selected, there are brief variations in the patterns that might be construed as "fills" occurring just before double-bars and repeat brackets and a cymbal crash often inserted just after.

Here is a test chart I've labeled indicating what I've encountered. (my text labels have no effect on the drums and they aren't accurate with every style))

z-Drum Pattern Test 2 - Exercise

Try it with different styles.....

Some may find the possibility of intentionally placing a "fill" or crash as an accent mid-section or with N.C. for stop-time useful.
)BOB