What you will learn?
How to play hip-hop and R&B drum beats for beginners and hip-hop and R&B drum fills used in hip-hop and R&B songs
All the fundamental techniques of hip-hop and R&B drum playing including ghost notes, cymbal effects, cross stick, double kick pedal and using electronics to enhance the sound
Drum theory for learning how to read drum music for beginners
Hip-hop R&B drum tips and drum tricks with real examples that every player should know when learning to drum
Shortcuts for how to learn drums fast by getting the most from drum practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner hip-hop and r&b drums players.
Covers all the important beats, rhythms, techniques and concepts used in Hip-Hop and R&B drums. 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. that reinforce each new technique with real musical context.
Tangible qualities defining Hip-Hop music explored, including contributions from drummers.
This course in a printable PDF format
Hip-hop quotes from prominent artists, highlighting the genre's unique artistic responsibility and social commentary.
Note values, drum notation, and time signatures are explained to enhance rhythmic abilities and accompaniment.
Eighth note playing skills developed through rhythmic control and timing exercises.
The universal drum beat and its applications in modern music styles excluding jazz are covered.
Eighth-note bass drum patterns are covered, including development of counting skills.
Funk and R&B drumming influences are analyzed to understand iconic drum patterns in Hip-Hop music.
Introduces quarter note patterns on hi-hats, snare drum variations, and unique cymbal techniques.
Recognizes and plays sixteenth notes, a crucial drumming skill.
Eighth and sixteenth note rhythms used in many Hip-Hop beats are covered.
The art of ghost notes in Hip-Hop drumming is examined, including their function and techniques for playing them efficiently.
Ride cymbal techniques are applied to switch between hi-hats and ride for varying song sections.
Introduces techniques for mastering 16th note rhythms on the bass drum through exercises and practical tips.
Adjusting stick position and follow-through strokes creates unique hi-hat tones and decay.
Dotted eighth notes and hi-hat timing are emphasized for playing rhythmic patterns accurately.
Introduces 16th-note hi-hat patterns, drum rudiments, linear grooves, and cross stick techniques for improved coordination and kit proficiency.
Introduces rhythmic concepts of 16th note triplets and shuffle rhythms, focusing on variation and personal interpretation.
Introduces techniques for playing open hi-hats with precision and emotional depth.
Drumming techniques are applied in song contexts, focusing on Hip-Hop beats and fills.
Synthesizers, samplers, and their impact on Hip-Hop music are examined.
Covers fundamental concepts in music theory, including pitch, rhythm, harmony, and notation, as well as various genres and techniques for drumming.
