Drum & Bass was the Daily Beat for 17 October 2026: a two-bar Electronic drum groove at 172 BPM, rebuilt by ear on a kick, snare and hi-hat grid. The grid itself is not shown here, so the puzzle is still worth playing.
What to listen for
Very fast. The kick dodges a backbeat that never moves. The snare is the landmark. Kicks should cut around it, while the hands stay light enough for the break to roll instead of becoming a straight rock loop. Find the snare first, then place the kick around it and count the hi-hat last.
Where to hear this feel
Records in this family include Goldie – Inner City Life and Chase & Status – Blind Faith. They are listening suggestions for the feel, not transcriptions.
Practise the full groove
The Drum & Bass Break page has the full library version of this feel: how to count it, how to practise it and a play-along at any tempo. Or set the metronome to 172 BPM and play along with the groove.
Play today’s Daily Beat
A new two-bar drum groove arrives at midnight your time. Listen, rebuild it on the kick, snare and hi-hat grid, and check your guess. You have five guesses, and a hint about the feel unlocks after three.