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How to Play the Drums: Video Series

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Playing the high hat, cymbal catches, drum rolls, and triplets are essential for any drummer's repertoire. In this free video series, learn these important drumming techniques to help you play the drums even better.

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  1. The drummer is the time keeper of the band. Find out how to play quarter notes on the high hat when playing the drums to keep time in this free video.

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  2. Learn how to play eighth notes on the high hat in this free video music lesson.

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  3. Learn how to play the drums free in this video clip on playing sixteenth notes on the high hat.

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  4. See a demonstration on playing the drums to help you learn how to play 32nd notes on the high hat in this free video.

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  5. Learn how to play a single stroke roll on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  6. Learn how to double stroke roll on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  7. Learn how to play triplets on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  8. See a demonstration of drum triplets to help you learn how to play triplets on the drums.

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  9. Learn how to play a four stroke roll on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  10. See a demonstration of a four stroke roll to help you learn how to play the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  11. Drum rolls are essential to playing the drums. Learn how to play a six stroke roll on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  12. Watch a six stroke drum roll demonstration to help you learn how to play drum rolls on the drums.

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  13. The drum roll is a key technique for any drummer. Learn how to play a six stroke roll on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  14. The single stroke drum roll can be played throughout the entire drum kit - find out how in this free video.

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  15. Learn how to play cymbal swells on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  16. Cymbal catches are a great accent to a drum set. Learn how to play cymbal catches on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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  17. Learning how to play the high hat is an important part of learning how to play the drums - find out how in this free video music lesson.

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  18. Quads are a key part of heavy metal drumming. Learn how to play quads in this free video music lesson.

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  19. Quads are very popular in heavy metal drumming. Watch a free demonstration of quads on the drums in this free video music lesson.

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The drummer in any band is tasked with keeping the time of the song. Keeping time is not the only thing a drummer does, though it is the essential function. A drummer also employs various drumming techniques such as the drum roll, cymbal catches, and quads to accent the music. Quads and cymbal catches are particularly popular in heavy metal drumming. These drumming techniques are key components of a drummer's repertoire. If you would like to learn drumming techniques to improve your drumming ability you can learn from an expert for free.

In this free video series learn from professional heavy metal drummer Greg Gall how to play the drums. Greg will demonstrate how to play eighth notes and sixteenth notes on the drums. Additionally he will demonstrate how to play triplets, double stroke rolls, single stroke rolls, 4 stroke rolls, 6 stroke rolls, and 7 stroke rolls on the drums to help you learn how to play the drums better. Watch this free video series of music lessons to help you learn how to play the drums.

 
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Greg Gall Greg Gall has been a professional touring and recording musician for over fifteen years and has played drums for many more than that. He teaches all levels and will show you how to play like he does.dkdk

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