Free online courseLearning Drums
Duration of the online course: 5 hours and 25 minutes
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Master drumming with Music College TV's free course. Learn essential grooves, fills, techniques, and styles with comprehensive lessons that cover everything from basics to advanced skills.
Course Description
Embark on your percussion journey with "Learning Drums," a comprehensive course meticulously designed for both beginners and intermediate drummers. With a total duration of 5 hours and 25 minutes, this course serves as a robust foundation in drumming technique and musicality.
The course falls under the Instruments and Vocal category, with a specific focus on Drums. It encompasses an extensive range of topics that will train you to become proficient in various drumming styles and techniques.
You will begin with "Learn Drums Lesson 01 - Introduction to the kit," where you'll familiarize yourself with the drum kit, ensuring you recognize every drum and cymbal. Moving forward, "Learn Drums Lesson 02 - Introduction to stick technique" will provide you with the essential grip and stroke techniques required for effective drumming.
By the time you reach "Learn Drums Lesson 03 - 1/4 note rock groove," you’ll start playing basic rock rhythms. These skills are further refined in "Learn Drums Lesson 04 - 1/8 note rock groove," adding more complexity to your drumming patterns. As you progress, "Learn Drums Lesson 05 - 8th Note Drum Fills" will equip you with the skills to embellish your grooves with dynamic fills.
Throughout the course, you’ll delve into various specific drumming techniques and styles. From "The 'Boogaloo' Groove" to "1/8 note triplet blues grooves," each lesson adds a unique element to your drumming repertoire. You’ll also explore foundational rudiments such as "The Flam," "The Drag," and "Four Stroke Ruff," essential for building speed and precision.
For those interested in funk, the lessons on "Funky Bass Drum Part 1" and "Funky Bass Drum Independence Part 2" offer an in-depth look into funk grooves, focusing on intricate bass drum patterns. Furthermore, "The Five Stroke Roll," "Alternative Bass Drum Techniques," and the "Paradiddle - diddle" will enhance your versatility and control.
The course also includes specialized sessions such as "Stylistic Studies in 3/4 Time Signature" and "Hi Hat Techniques," giving you the ability to tackle different musical contexts with ease. Lessons on "Rhythmic sub-divisions" and "16th Bass Note Grooves Revisited" will provide advanced insights into complex rhythmic structures.
The course culminates with hands-on workshops led by Ian Matthews, taking your drumming skills to a pro level. In his workshops, you will engage in real-world drumming scenarios, from "Ian Matthews Drum Workshop #1" through to "Ian Matthews Drum Workshop #17."
Finally, polish your skills with the "Led Balloon - Learn the Drum Part" lesson, where you’ll enjoy the practical application of everything you have learned.
Conteúdo do Curso
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 01 - Introduction to the kit
0h13m
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Exercise: What is the purpose of the bass drum pedal in a modern drum kit?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 02 - Introduction to stick technique
0h17m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 03 - 1/4 note rock groove
0h17m
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Exercise: Which drumming technique relies on stick height rather than muscular force to generate different volumes?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 04 - 1/8 note rock groove
0h12m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 05 - 8th Note Drum Fills
0h13m
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Exercise: Which of the following drum fill techniques is used to create tension and release in the music?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 06
0h13m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 07
0h13m
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Exercise: In the context of drumming, what does the term 'syncopation' specifically refer to?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 08
0h13m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 09
0h09m
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Exercise: What is the purpose of practicing both one-handed and two-handed hi-hat patterns in drumming?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson 10
0h10m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - The 'Boogaloo' Groove
0h08m
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Exercise: Which aspect of the Boogaloo groove is highlighted as a foundational characteristic that offers its unique sound?
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Video class: Learning Drums Lesson - 1/4 note rock grooves
0h07m
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Video class: Learning Drums Lesson - The Flam
0h07m
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Exercise: What is essential to achieve the correct sound of a flam on the drums?
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Video class: Learning Drums Lesson - 8th note triplet grooves
0h07m
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Video class: Learning Drums Lesson - 8th note triplet blues grooves
0h07m
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Exercise: What is the significance of the lead hand when playing eighth note triplets on the drums?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - The Shuffle Groove
0h08m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - Shuffle Grooves
0h05m
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Exercise: What drumming technique is emphasized for playing shuffle rhythms in the lesson?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - The Drag
0h11m
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - Four Stroke Ruff
0h08m
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Exercise: What is the stroke technique pattern for the fourth stroke of the four-stroke ruff when playing it louder?
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Video class: Learn Drums Lesson - Funky Bass Drum Part 1
0h09m
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