
About Course
Are you just getting started playing the drums? Or do you have some experience but are missing fundamental skills like reading notation? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then this beginner drums course is for you. It can be difficult finding learning materials online that are appropriate for beginners. Most of what is available assumes that the viewer can already read notation. It is generally expected that the viewer already knows how to play the drums. In this course, you will learn a few of the most fundamental skills you need so you can get started on the right track. No previous drumming experience is necessary.
The Most Straight-Forward Beginner Drums Course
In this course you will find a beginner lesson in each area of drumming. We will start by learning about good stick technique and how to hold the sticks, how to strike a drum and how to synchronize with me. You will also learn the basics of musical notation for the drums. This will be a vital skill for you moving forward. Next, you will learn how to play some simple groove patterns and keep musical time. Learn how to use each type of cymbals and more. Completing this beginner drums course will give you the basic skills you need to pursue entry level drum lessons in almost any category.
Some lessons come with PDF worksheets which contain all of the exercises you are required to practice. Download them so that you have a copy offline. Follow the instructions and practice all of the exercises on your own. In some cases only one exercise is played in the play-along videos although you can practice every exercise along to the same practice video. Looping play-along videos will enable you to practice with them repeatedly, without having to get up from the drums.
*Course duration is based on the average number of practice hours needed to complete the course material.
Course Content
Basic Stick Technique
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Basic Stick Technique
04:48 -
Play-Along #1: Single Strokes
03:06 -
Play-Along #2: Double Strokes
03:07