Once you are playing them in time and they are evenly spaced out, go ahead and add in the kick drum on the ‘ 1‘ and ‘ 3‘ whilst keeping the quarter hi hats going. This is your very first beginner drum beat! This beat consists of quarter notes, and these are counted as ‘ 1, 2, 3, 4‘. Start off by using your right hand (assuming you are right handed!) playing the hi hat quarter notes.