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Learn how to play the drums in this free online music lesson on video, including the basic techniques used in playing the drums, parts of the drum set, transitions & song structure, rolls, crossovers and more.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn the different parts that make up a drum set in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn the correct posture for playing the drums in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn the correct way to hold your drum sticks in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn the proper form to use while drumming in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn some techniques for playing the snare drum in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to play the bass drum in your drum set in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn about how to use the cymbals in your drum set in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn the crossover technique to play your cymbals and your snare at the same time in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to use cymbal transitions between different parts of a song in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to play a drum roll on your snare drums in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to use drum fills on the toms to transition between parts of a song in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to compose the different drum parts for a song in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn about rotary toms, a unique type of drum you can add to your kit, in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Learn how to play double bass drum techniques in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
Watch this performance of a drum solo to see how you can put together various drumming techniques in this free online video music lesson on how to play the drums for beginners.
The backbone of any modern band is always the drummer. A band can function without a guitarist, a bassist, or even a singer, but without a drummer most modern music feels severely lacking. Originally used for communication rather than music, drums are the world’s oldest instrument, and their design has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. This set of videos will give you a crash course in playing the drums. Covering both beginner and intermediate topics, our expert is sure to have a tip for drummers of all abilities.
Although unlike many other instruments, anyone can sit down at a drum set and make sounds, being able to truly “play” the drums is a skill that requires a lot of time and practice. In this series our Expert will teach you different methods for improving your drum skills. You will learn techniques for playing the normal parts of a drum kit such as the snare, the toms, the cymbals and the bass drum, and you will also learn how to play some more advanced pieces such as roto toms and the double bass.
Chris Hynes Chris Hynes has been playing the drums for over 10 years and has played with numerous artists. He is currently the drummer for the up-and-coming band What We Know.dkdk
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