Drums & Percussion

Presented by Brian Sayre

The drums and percussion are the backbone of any musical group, be it a rock band or a marching band or anything in between. Learn about drums and percussion and find out a few tips and tricks to help making playing each easier with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video series.

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Drum Exercises to Improve Precision

When it comes to the drums, precision is key. Learn about drum exercises to improve precision with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

Drum Techniques for Ballads

A wide variety of different drum techniques use ballads. Find out about drum techniques with ballads with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Hit a Snare Drum Really Fast

How you hit a snare drum affects how fast you can play. Hit a snare drum really fast with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

Drum Fills for Beginners

Drum fills aren't nearly as complicated as they may initially sound. Learn about drum fills for beginners with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Change a Rod for a Bass Drum Beater

You can change a rod for a bass drum beater in a very specific way. Change a rod for a bass drum beater with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Do the Heal Toe on a Kick Drum

The heal toe on a kick drum is a very specific technique that will help your playing ability. Do the heal toe on a kick drum with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Play Hip Hop on the Drums

The drums are a large part of Hip Hop music, though you may not initially think so. Play Hip Hop on the drums with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

Tightening a Drum Skin

Tightening a drum skin can be accomplished in a very specific way. Learn about tightening a drum skin with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Install Drum Mutes

Drum mutes need to be installed properly in order to operate as expected. Install drum mutes with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

Reading Music for Percussion: Drums

Percussion drum music is formatted in a very specific and interesting way. Learn about reading music for percussion drums with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Arrange Drum Peddles

You can arrange drum peddles in a number of different ways depending on your preferences. Arrange drum peddles with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

The Scientific Basis of a How a Drum Works

The scientific basis of a how a drum works is important for every drummer to know. Learn about the scientific basis of how a drum works with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

18-Inch Vs. 24-Inch Bass Drums

18 inch and 24 inch bass drums certainly have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn about 18 inch versus 24 inch bass drums with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Improve on the Drums

Improving on the drums is something that's going to take a lot of time and patience, but will certainly pay off. Improve on the drums with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Install Drum Heads on a Floor Tom-Tom

Installing drum heads on a floor tom-tom is something you can do in just a couple of minutes. Install drum heads on a floor tom-tom with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

What Holds the Wire on a Snare Drum?

Snare drums are designed in a very specific way, and each part has its own unique purpose. Learn what holds the wire on a snare drum with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

How to Get More Punchy Drums

The key to getting more punch drums lies in a few distinct areas. Get more punchy drums with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

Drum Heads: Coated Vs. Uncoated

Coated versus uncoated drum heads certainly have their differences, but neither is necessarily "better." Learn about coated versus uncoated drum heads with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

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