FOXTROT

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Does anyone have a foxtrot beat?

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I pulled this from Artificial Idjit ChatGPT

" If you’re programming or choosing a beat on the Singular Sound BeatBuddy for Foxtrot, you want a 4/4 swing-style groove that emphasizes the classic slow–slow–quick–quick dance feel.

Basic Foxtrot Feel

  • Time signature: 4/4
  • Tempo: ~112–120 BPM (social foxtrot)
  • Feel: Light swing or straight but smooth

Simple Foxtrot Drum Pattern

A typical BeatBuddy-friendly pattern:

Kick: 1, 3
Snare: 2, 4
Hi-hat: steady 8ths (slight swing)

HH | x - x - x - x - |
SD | - - o - - - o - |
BD | o - - - o - - - |
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

BeatBuddy Styles That Work Well

If you’re browsing the BeatBuddy library or BeatBuddy Manager, these styles usually work great:

  • Jazz / Jazz Brushes – Medium Swing
  • Ballroom – Foxtrot
  • Jazz Shuffle (slow)
  • Brush Swing

Brush kits tend to sound more authentic for ballroom foxtrot.

Tempo Suggestions

  • Slow Foxtrot: 108–112 BPM
  • Standard Foxtrot: 112–120 BPM
  • Quick Foxtrot: 120–128 BPM
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