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Learn how to play jazz drums at an intermediate level in this free series that will walk you through the sounds and beats of this musical instrument.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Jazz drumming can add depth and drama to any jazz act. Learn how to master this not-often-seen instrument in this free video series.
From thin drum sticks with nylon or plastic tips to rock jump sticks, there are a variety of jazz drum sticks to choose from - just base your choice on your style of play. Learn more in this free video series.
Decide whether match grip or traditional grip is right for your style of music play. Understanding the proper technique for you will allow you to hold your jazz drum sticks in a better fashion. Learn more in this free video series.
Learn some great tips on what types of sticks to use on your drums, including whether you should use brushes or wood, in this free video series on musical instruments.
Like many other instruments, a swing beat can be comprised of a variety of high and low, fast- and slow-paced notes that can leave a player breathless. Learn how to master the swing drum beat in this free video series.
Learn how to do some basic musical exercises to warm up your jazz drumming skills, get into the rhythm and practice with the beat. Learn more about jazz drumming in this free video series.
Keeping time on a cymbal is a vital part of many musical numbers and, though it looks easy, not completely mindless to learn. Hear more about the cymbal and its role in music in this free video series.
Keeping time on a high hat is a vital part of many musical numbers and, though it looks easy, not completely mindless to learn. Hear more about the high hat and its role in music in this free video series.
Like many other instruments, a swing beat can be comprised of a variety of high and low, fast- and slow-paced notes. Learn how to master and play the swing drum beat with brushes in this free video series.
A snare drum accentuates the rest of the jazz band and goes well with the high hate. Learn more about this unique instrument in this free video series.
Learn how to use the snare drum, high hat and cymbal to play off beat. Learn more about this unique instrument in this free video series.
Learn some great tips on how to play cross stick on a snare when playing jazz drums in this free video series on musical instruments.
Learn some great tips on how to play a shuffle beat when playing jazz drums in this free video series on musical instruments.
Learn some great tips on how to feather a bass drum when playing jazz drums in this free video series on musical instruments.
Learn some great tips on how to keep good time when playing jazz drums in this free video series on musical instruments.
Learn some great tips on how to play an off beat drum setup when playing jazz drums in this free video series on musical instruments.
Learn which sticks to use, when to use brushes, how to keep basic time on your right cymbal and high hate and how to keep the beat with your snare drums in this free video series.
The drum is perhaps the oldest known musical instrument 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 as an implement of religious symbolism.
In this free video series our expert, Daniel Miura will show you how to play basic jazz beats on the drums. He will teach you how to hold the drumsticks in the traditional way and using a match grip. He will teach you how to play the hi hat, the bass drum or kick, the snare, and toms. He will also teach you how to swing those different drums, crating a different feel perfect for jazz. Shaun will also teach you how to play a traditional jazz drum beat called four on the floor. This is a great series for anyone looking to further their knowledge of jazz drumming.
Daniel Miura Dan Miura is a drum expert. he has been playing drums/percussion for over 13 years. His experiences include jazz training, music theory, and a handful of rock and punk bands around Seattle. he has recorded in studios multiple times and received airplay on KEXP, which broadcasts locally and around the world online. Recently, he has begun teaching to share the knowledge he has gained over the years with others.dkdk
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