Heavy Metal Drums

Develops technical proficiency in heavy metal drumming while emphasizing physical conditioning and stress management.

Introduces the basics of music notation, providing a foundation for reading and writing sheet music.

Notes and rests are covered, with attention given to their relative values and methods for calculating durations of dotted notes.

Introduces fundamental concepts for understanding rhythmic notation and basic counting principles in music theory.

Triplet rhythms are mastered, with attention given to eighth note and sixteenth note patterns for creating complex musical structures.

Tempo and dynamic control are key to mastering drum fills.

Heavy metal drumming techniques are covered, featuring drum fills and solo performances.

Introduces heavy metal drumming techniques, focusing on sixteenth note patterns for snare drum with accompanying exercises and score examples.

Sixteenth-note rhythms are developed for snare and bass drums, paired with eighth-note hi-hat patterns.

Sixteenth-note and rest patterns for bass drum are applied to master heavy metal rock beats.

Complex drum patterns covered, including sixteenth note and rest rhythms on bass and snare drums.

Rhythmic complexity is introduced through variations of hi-hat and crash cymbals in heavy metal music, with applications to iconic songs.

Hi-hat rhythms and openings are covered, including techniques for developing coordination and timing.

Timing and precision are developed for playing crash cymbals effectively in this coverage of basic technique.

Players develop skills to play two bass drums with independence, crucial for heavy metal and rock styles.

Eighth note triplets and quarter notes are covered, providing the foundation for adding rhythmic interest to drumming.

Introduces fundamental rhythmic concepts, focusing on 16th note and eighth note techniques.

Sixteenth note triplets on double bass drums are covered, with focus on the essential technique employed by Metallica's Lars Ulrich.

Heavy metal rock beats on double bass drums are covered, featuring iconic song styles and drumming techniques.

Heavy metal and rock drumming styles are characterized by distinct techniques, rhythmic patterns, and historical context.

Lars Ulrich's drumming style emphasizes triplets on two bass drums.

Nicko McBrain's distinctive drumming style and techniques are characterized by a unique bass drum approach and impressive fill work.

Adler's drumming style emphasizes a hard-hitting, sincere approach to building emotion and excitement in rock music.

Dave Lombardo's drumming techniques and approaches for creating dynamic and evil-sounding rhythms are examined.

Tommy Lee's innovative drumming style and showmanship influenced numerous bands and musicians.

Wright's drumming features subtle syncopations and polyrhythms, shaping AC/DC's heavy rock aesthetic.

Charlie Benante, drummer for Anthrax, is known for his exceptional double bass drumming abilities.

The creative process and artistic adaptation of a drummer who overcame the challenges of playing with one arm.

Alex Van Halen's drumming style is characterized by hard-hitting rock beats and polyrhythmic complexity.