jcelerier/drum-patterns

A collection of drum patterns in a simple format

Drum patterns

A collection of drum patterns. Imported from various sources:

• https://github.com/lvm/tidal-drum-patterns

• https://github.com/GiantSteps/drum-pattern-datasets

• https://github.com/montoyamoraga/drum-machine-patterns

Pattern syntax

[0-9A-Z]{2} [-x]+

Example

38 --x-
36 x---

Pattern semantics

First column:

• If it's a number it's a MIDI note, following the MIDI mapping of a Roland drum machine (like https://github.com/montoyamoraga/drum-machine-patterns#conventions-for-this-project)
• Otherwise:
  • AC: accent
  • SH: slide

Second column:

• x: a hit
• -: a rest