Free online courseBeginner Drum Lessons
Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 12 minutes
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Start your drumming journey with Beginner Drum Lessons by Howcast. Learn drum setup, grips, rudiments, techniques, and styles like rock, jazz, and hip-hop.
Course Description
Welcome to "Beginner Drum Lessons," a comprehensive, 3-hour and 12-minute journey into the world of drumming. Whether you're new to the drums or looking to solidify your foundational skills, this course caters to all aspiring drummers with its rich and detailed content.
This course falls under the "Instruments and Vocal" category, specifically within the "Drums" subcategory. It's meticulously structured to cover a wide array of fundamental drumming concepts and techniques. Currently unrated, it remains an untapped treasure trove of knowledge for the eager learner.
We begin with the essentials—selecting and setting up a drum set. You'll learn how to choose the kit that best suits your style and how to properly assemble it so you're ready for practice sessions. From identifying various parts of a drum set to understanding the significance of a fulcrum in drumming, these initial lessons lay the groundwork for your drumming journey.
Next, we delve into the intricacies of grip and posture. Master the traditional grip technique, discover how to pick the perfect drumsticks, and develop a balanced posture to ensure comfortable and efficient play. The course emphasizes the importance of stretching before drumming to prevent injuries and maintain flexibility.
Once you're set up, it's time to hit the skins. Learn to execute full strokes, play heel-up and heel-down techniques, and manipulate the hi-hat in various ways, including closed, open, and half-open configurations. We'll break down snare, bass, ride, and crash cymbals, providing a comprehensive understanding of each component's role in your kit.
Understanding music theory is crucial for any musician. This course includes sections on reading drum sheet music, identifying note values, and counting drums. You'll explore time signatures, tempo control, and measures, gaining the skills needed to sync your drumming with any musical piece.
Developing more advanced techniques, you'll learn about playing different rolls such as single, double, five-stroke, and six-stroke rolls, as well as intricate rudiments like flams, flam accents, flam taps, and the pataflafla. We'll also cover dynamic control and how to play drum beats and fills with variations, enhancing your overall versatility on the drums.
From there, we introduce genre-specific drumming techniques. Whether you're into rock, hip-hop, jazz, or Latin drumming, there's something here for everyone. Tips for playing solos, tuning your drums to perfection, and increasing your stick speed are just a few of the advanced insights provided.
Enroll in "Beginner Drum Lessons" today to take the first step towards becoming a proficient drummer. With a structured approach covering everything from basic to advanced techniques, this course is your ultimate guide to mastering the drums. Join us, and let your drumming journey begin!
Conteúdo do Curso
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Video class: How to Pick a Drum Set | Drumming
0h02m
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Exercise: Which factor does NOT typically affect the price of a drum set?
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Video class: How to Set Up a Drum Set | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: What Is Traditional Grip? | Drumming
0h02m
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Video class: How to Pick Drumsticks | Drumming
0h01m
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Exercise: When starting as a drummer, what are the most common drum stick sizes you will find?
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Video class: How to Hold Your Drumsticks | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: How to Maintain Proper Posture | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: What Is a Fulcrum? | Drumming
0h01m
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Exercise: In drumming, what is the significance of locating the fulcrum on a drumstick?
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Video class: How to Identify Parts of a Drum Set | Drumming
0h02m
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Video class: How to Pick Brushes | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: How to Stretch before Drumming | Drumming
0h02m
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Exercise: Why is it important to warm up before playing drums?
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Video class: How to Develop the Fulcrum | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: How to Play a Full Stroke | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: What Is the Snare Drum? | Drumming
0h02m
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Exercise: What function does the snare throw-off serve on a snare drum?
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Video class: What Are Toms? | Drumming
0h02m
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Video class: What Is the Bass Drum? | Drumming
0h01m
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Video class: What Is the Ride Cymbal? | Drumming
0h02m
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Exercise: What is the reason the ride cymbal is called 'ride'?
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Video class: What Is the Crash Cymbal? | Drumming
0h02m
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Video class: How to Play "Heel-Up" Technique | Drumming
0h02m
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Video class: How to Play the Hi-Hat | Drumming
0h02m
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Exercise: What is the main purpose of the bottom High Hat cymbal being heavier than the top one?
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Video class: How to Play a Closed Hi-Hat | Drumming
0h01m
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