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The drums are the most important instrument in a band. Be a better drummer with these free drumming videos.
There are 11 videos in this series:
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a French grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with an American and German grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a side French grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a side American grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a side German grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a side top grip in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play an open high hat in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play the bell and wash of the high hat in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play a half open high hat in this free video.
The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play a beat on the high hat stand in this free video.
The drum is the oldest known musical instrument in the history of man and its basic design has not changed in thousands of years. Far from today’s uses as a percussive foundation for pop music or for fueling marching band excitement, drumming has a more profound history as a method of communication, and the drum as an implement of religious symbolism. The drum was perhaps first created from the primal idea of mimicking the human heartbeat, yet today its music has developed into a technical, complex arrangement of beats and grooves.
The modern approach to drumming is to try and master the fundamentals of beat and time signature, and then to create fresh, innovative patterns and fills for each song. In this free instructional video series you will learn how to play a high hat with several different styles of grips including American, German and French. It's a completely different sound and style for each grip but our expert Joel Siegel will share techniques for creating the best stick sounds as you add fills. He offers tips and advice and walks you through some great informational steps to becoming a more advanced and original drummer.
Joel Siegel Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he currently gigs, teaches and produces in Austin, TX.dkdk
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