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Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series.
There are 30 videos in this series:
The parts of a drum set, stands, snares, kick drums, bass and more is discussed in this free drum kit video music lesson from our professional drummer and drum instructor.
Set up a drum kit properly to accommodate the sound and your drumming style; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Drum sticks, how they're used and how to choose them is discussed in this free drum kit video music lesson from our professional drummer and drum instructor.
Play a single stroke roll on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a double-stroke drum roll by hitting twice with each stick in a right-right, left-left pattern; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play percussion polyrhythms on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play the flam technique on drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play the paradiddle technique for drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 4/4 beat or time signature on drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 3/4 beat on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 5/4 beat on drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 6/8 beat on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 7/8 beat on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a 9/8 beat on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play slow beats on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play moderate speed beats on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play fast beats on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play syncopated beats on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play a standard rock beat on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play funk rhythms on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play jazz beats and rhythms on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play ambient beats and rhythms on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Different drum kit sounds, like the snare, kick and toms are explained by our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free percussion video music lesson.
Play with hot sticks on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
Play with mallets on the drums; learn how with tips from our professional drummer and drum instructor in this free drum-kit video music lesson.
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. Different sized drums and cymbals are arranged into kits, where a drummer can pick from a variety of sounds to lead or accompany a particular song. Kit sizes vary from the simple to the outrageous. Modern drummers, including the likes of Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, Neal Peart, Dave Weckl, and Jimmy Chamberlain, have helped drummers develop their playing skills by inspiring new beat and rhythm patterns, new combinations of sound upon sound. The modern approach to drumming, then, is to try and master the fundamentals of beat and time signature, and then to create fresh, innovative patterns and fills for each song. Learn how to play drums in these free video music lessons on setting up drum kits, playing basic beats and time signatures, and other drumming rudiments. Drum clinic sessions include how to set up your new kit, basic stick techniques, playing rock, funk and jazz patterns, and how to master standard rhythms to become a solid drummer.
Ken Marcou Ken Marcou grew up in central Massachusetts and played drums throughout school. With a drummer for a father, Ken took to the kit like a natural, and has been playing for over ten years. Over the course of his career, he has recorded session drums on multiple occasions for indie-pop artists, and toured the United States twice with Silverthree recording act Kimone. While in Kimone, Ken recorded two albums that received warm reviews, particularly in reference to his intricate drum parts. In 2005 Ken co-founded Boston hard rock band The Daily Pravda and recorded a 5 song EP.<BR /><BR />Ken understands the drums as instruments that transcend the basic responsibilities of rhythm-keeping. His playing is melodic and carefully structured, with special attention focused on extending the dynamic range of each song. Ken’s drumming is marked by a powerful attack, and a wide-array of unique fills, which he uses to create signature rhythms as identifiable as any guitar hook.<BR /><BR />Ken is currently working on his second recording with The Daily Pravda, and performing with the band throughout the American Northeast. He recently performed at several Converse corporate meetings, and has plans to work more with Converse in 2007. He lives in Waltham, MA, where he also works as a professional photographer.dkdk
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