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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 9 videos in this series:
The French downstroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The traditional downstroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The French upstroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The American upstroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The traditional upstroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The French full stroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The American full stroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The German full stroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
The traditional full stroke is a way to hit a snare drum that can alter the tone you get dramatically so watch this free video an choose for yourself.
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 several different drum stroke techniques including the French, American and German up and downstrokes. Each are a completely different sound and style for each hit 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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