Aug 15, 2020 | Simple Basics
Hey newbies! I’m glad you’re here. Reading music is such an important part of learning on any musical instrument. The drums are no exception. Think of this as an important skill that you want in your mind from the very beginning. In this short lesson,...
Nov 22, 2016 | Rudiments & Techniques, Simple Basics |
Welcome newbie drummers! This is the best place for you to start your journey into the world of drumming. It is an important lesson for every beginner to watch. Let’s have a talk about basic stick technique, that is, HOW you hold the drumsticks and HOW you...
Jan 18, 2016 | Simple Basics |
This is one of the first videos any true beginner should watch. You will learn the basics of keeping time on the drums as well as how to play an 1/8th note backbeat which is the first beginner beat pattern that you need to learn. This is the foundation for playing...
Jan 16, 2016 | 1/8th Grooves, Grooves, Simple Basics
Welcome back newbie! Now that you’ve learned a few basics with your sticks, it’s time to focus on the Bass Drum. We’re going to take the 1/8th note backbeat you learned in the previous lesson and we’ll add some simple rhythms to the Bass Drum....
Jan 16, 2016 | 1/8th Grooves, Grooves, Simple Basics |
You're off to a great start with the 4 basic grooves you learned in the first lesson. In this lesson you will learn 4 new beginner grooves that have a "syncopated" rhythm in the Bass Drum. This means there is emphasis off the beat, so you will play the Bass Drum when...
Jan 15, 2016 | Simple Basics
Learn how to play the Crash Cymbal along with basic grooves. This content is for Annual Pass (Rock N Roller), Rising Star, Rock ‘n Roller, Drum Hero, Test Subscription, FREE Trial (Rock n Roller), and Rock n Roller (Free Trial Extension) members only....