What you will learn?
How to play a drum kit and develop your timing so you can drive a band
How to play essential rhythms used by the world’s greatest drummers
All the fundamental drum rudiments and drum techniques including hand, arm and finger technique for ultimate control of the drum sticks
Leg and foot technique for the kick drum and open hi-hats
Expressive techniques like accents, ghost notes, side stick, flams and paradiddles
How to create your own drum fills, beats and rock drum solos
How to read drum music on percussion clef
Drum tips and drum tricks that every drummer 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 rock drums players.
Covers grooves, beats and fills in a variety of styles including Heavy Rock, Pop Rock, Funk, Blues and R&B. Also teaches how to read music and play any drum kit. 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 Eighth Rest, to make every lesson feel like a performance.
Independence exercises, rudiments, and various styles are covered, along with techniques for crafting original beats and solos.
This course in a printable PDF format
The setup of a standard drum kit includes the bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat and ride cymbals, crash cymbal, and tom-toms.
Covers proper sitting techniques for drumming, emphasizing comfort and reducing muscle strain.
Introduces traditional and matched grip styles, emphasizing practical applications for beginner drummers.
Staff notation, bar lines, and time signatures are introduced in this exploration of reading music fundamentals.
Introduces whole notes and their subdivisions.
Covers drum notation, note values, and playing techniques for snare drum, bass drum, tom toms, and cymbals.
Introduces fundamental drumming concepts, focusing on playing multiple notes simultaneously through coordination of limbs and rhythmic accuracy.
Eighth-note drumming techniques are covered, including hands and foot coordination mastery.
Fundamental rock drumming techniques cover basic beat patterns and improvisation strategies.
Introduces fundamental drumming concepts, including coordinating limbs and identifying note positions within a bar.
Differentiates bass drum and cymbal parts through vocal accents, enhancing rhythmic accuracy.
Dotted quarter notes and eighth rests are introduced as part of drumming techniques, with applications emphasizing improved timing and accuracy.
Playing varied snare drum parts and vocalizing each one develops drumming independence and creative expression.
Sixteenth note techniques on the snare drum cover rhythmic variations and fills.
Introduces techniques for executing 16th note rhythms on the drums, covering counting and accenting bass drum patterns.
Introduces 16th note figures and rhythm techniques, including rests and dotted eighth notes.
Introduces techniques for playing 16th-note beats on snare and bass drums in various rock music styles.
Introduces techniques for creating complex drum rhythms using 16th-note hi-hat patterns, including accent and ghost note applications.
Syncopation in African American music styles is explored through exercises and improvisation, emphasizing limb independence.
Recognize and play eighth-note triplets on drums, covering rhythmic concepts and techniques.
Introduces the concept of mastering 12 note positions in triplets, a crucial foundation for drumming.
Develops snare drum control and triplets through 12 key positions and limb coordination.
Covers the shuffle rhythm, its notation, and applications in music styles like Blues, Rock, Country, and Jazz.
Introduces the concept of sixteenth-note triplets, a rhythmic pattern played evenly across two 16th notes.
Swinging sixteenth notes introduce rhythmic complexity in Funk, Hip-Hop, and Rock music.
Alternative time signatures, such as 3/4, 2/4, and 12/8, are examined alongside traditional 4/4 time, highlighting key differences.
Covers advanced drumming techniques, including rudiments, fills, and musical form. Includes examples of 8-bar and 12-bar forms with chord symbols.
Mastering performance skills involves developing confidence through preparedness, familiarity with surroundings, and trust in one's abilities.
