What you will learn?
How to play using all the drums and cymbals in the entire drum kit
How to play drum beats used in popular drum grooves
All the fundamental drum rudiments and drum techniques including playing accents, ghost notes, paradiddles, side stick and open hi-hat
Drum theory for learning how to read drum music for beginners
Drum tips and drum tricks that every player should know when learning drums
Shortcuts for how to learn drums fast by getting the most from drum practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner beginner drums players.
Covers all the techniques used in modern drumming styles. Includes music fundamentals, co-ordination, rhythm studies, and making effective use of the whole drumkit. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like The Half Rest, The Treble Staff, that reinforce each new technique with real musical context.
Introduces fundamental concepts of drumming, covering drum kit components, music notation, and developing four-limb coordination.
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Timing techniques for controlling tempo and improving musical accuracy are covered.
Bass drum, snare drum, hi hat, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, and tom toms are introduced as fundamental components of a drumkit.
The correct sitting position for drumming is introduced, covering techniques to achieve maximum reach and comfort.
The proper techniques for holding drumsticks are covered, including the traditional and match grip methods, along with beginner-friendly advice.
Drum music notation is covered, featuring stave, staff, bar lines, time signature, and percussion clef.
Introduces the metronome symbol and its application in counting time.
Whole notes, half notes, and shorter note divisions are introduced, covering recognition and counting techniques.
Introduces fundamental concepts of drum notation, covering whole, half, quarter notes, and rests in a rhythmic framework.
Covers basic drumming techniques for building rhythms with coordinated limb movements and common pattern practices.
Eighth notes on drums cover playing constant streams, alternating hands, and incorporating hi-hats, ride cymbals, backbeats, and bass drums.
Introduces fundamental concepts of rock drumming, covering basic rhythms and timing techniques.
Developing independence and versatility on the snare drum through practicing complex beats and creating personal rhythms.
Bass drum patterns are explored across various genres such as Rock, R&B, Country, Soul, and Heavy Metal.
Fills are introduced as an extension of basic rhythms, allowing for transitions and variation in music.
The dynamic role of the crash cymbal in adding drama and accentuating beats is examined.
Covers the 12 Bar Blues, a common chord progression used in Blues, Jazz, and Rock music.
Introduces the concept of eighth-note triplets, a rhythmic pattern featuring three evenly spaced notes within one beat.
Triplet rhythms on bass and snare drums are introduced, providing a solid foundation in rhythmic playing.
Introduces techniques for mastering fills through triplets, opposite-hand playing, and rhythmic variation.
The fundamentals of shuffling rhythms are covered, with applications to Blues, Rock, Country, and Jazz music.
The sixteenth note is introduced as a quarter-beat duration note with four in a beat and 16 in a bar, demonstrated through exercises and examples.
Two-handed funk basics cover sixteenth notes and hi-hat patterns.
Variations of sixteenth notes in drumming rhythms are covered.
Playing louder notes can be used to add drama to drumming performances by emphasizing specific rhythmic elements.
Developing unique accent sounds on a drum kit through varied surfaces and playing techniques.
The paradiddle is introduced as a basic drumming pattern applied to various surfaces for creating accents.
Techniques for adding expression and emotion through volume control are explored.
Covers techniques for playing rhythms with varying dynamics, including gradual volume changes.
Develops coordination and control through isolation exercises for individual limbs.
The art of playing drums focuses on developing proper technique for controlling the left foot to execute hi-hat and ride cymbal parts accurately.
Basic Jazz and Swing rhythms using ride cymbal and hi-hat on the backbeat are introduced.
The application of subtle finger movements and wrist control to create nuanced dynamics in jazz drumming.
Releases pressure to partially open cymbals, introducing flexible hi-hat sounds through experimentation.
Developing skills for ensemble performance by learning to listen to others and adapt to group dynamics.
Covers musical form structure, including 8 and 12 bar forms, with a focus on understanding song sections and dynamics.
Scales, notes, and staff notation are covered, introducing the foundation of melody and harmony in music.
The fundamental concepts of harmony and chords are examined in this section.
Covers comprehensive guides for playing drums in various genres and styles.
