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This is a deceptively difficult pattern, at least for me. I discovered that catching the bounced kick on the +a of 3 is difficult when I’m playing offbeats on the high-hat with my other foot, because the two feet (apparently) have to lift at different times even though they play simultaneously on the + of 3. Learning to time this, I felt like my right foot was squishing around in a big tub of pudding. Hence the name.

    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 
RC  o o o o o o o o 
TT         o o      
SD   o  O       O  o
KD  o  o  o   oo
HH    o   o   o   o

After you master the basic pattern, dress up the ride with a more-complex ostinato, such as 1 +a or 1e a, or even something simple like an alternating eighth between the bell and the ride.

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Tapioca Ankle