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Parts of a drum kit

Parts of a Drum Kit Learn the parts of a drum kit and how to play the drums Here we are learning the parts of a drum kit so you know your way around the instrument. We will learn what each section of the drum kit is called, where it it positioned and how to play it. We will also delve into technique so we can grasp the basics of how to play it. If you are a beginner drummer looking to start learning drums then this is crucial knowledge. The main parts of a drum kit are: Snare drum…

Beginner Drum Lessons Course

Beginner Drum Lessons Start Learning Drums Today For FREE! Do you want beginner drum lessons? Do you need a drum teacher to get you started? Do you want the lessons to fit around you? Do you want to get going for FREE? The Total Drummer online beginner drum lessons course is the most comprehensive tried and tested, step by step online beginner drum lesson course available. It is the culmination of over twenty years of teaching all ages and abilities to find what works most effectively and how it should be taught. It is presented in bite sized chunks and…

How to increase rudiment speed

How to increase rudiment speed The secret to playing faster rudiments Many people ask me how to increase rudiment speed and they usually hate my answer I'm sorry but it does take hard work and time. But the problem is that most people I see are actually wasting their time focusing on speed. And that is causing huge problems. They would actually be better off not practicing at all! If you want to know how to increase rudiment speed and general speed on the drums then we have to go very slowly. I know that is boring but trust me, you…

Space Race drumless playalong

Space Race Drum Playalong Drumless Backing Track This is the Space Race drumless playalong. It's written around a rudiment based groove called Paradiddle Mania. There is a full video lesson teaching how to play that groove. The Space Race track has three distinct sections. There is the straight intro, the melody section (which itself has an A and B part) and then the drum ensemble section at the end. With those three sections the Space Race drumless playalong allows you to try different grooves and fills to practice building a drum part. You don't have to use the paradiddle mania groove…

Immigrant Song on Drums – Led Zeppelin

How to play Immigrant Song on drums Learn how to play Led Zeppelin's classic Immigrant Song on drums In this drum lesson we will learn how to play Immigrant Song on drums. This is a Led Zeppelin classic track from the 1970 Led Zeppelin Three album with John Bonham creating the power and energy on drums. The song form is incredibly simple as it just cycles around the same guitar riff. Mystical lyrics sit on top of this powerful riff and groove but for me it's all about the drum pattern. Well I am a drummer! So let's learn how…

Jazz Drums 101 Course

Jazz Drums 101 Course Learn to play jazz drums - Learn to comp and play with music Welcome to the jazz drums 101 course. This will take you from complete beginner to someone who can play jazz to a level good enough to jam with a band, play along with jazz backing tracks and enhance your listening experience of jazz. For the many drummers who develop in the world of pop, rock, funk or pretty much any other style, jazz drumming can feel totally alien and back to front. For a start, when you play jazz drums the groove…

How to play when the levee breaks on drums

How to play When the Levee Breaks on drums Learn how to play Led Zeppelin's classic groove in a live setting In this drum lesson we will learn how to play When the Levee Breaks on drums. This is a Led Zeppelin classic track from the 1971 Led zeppelin Four album with none other than John Bonham on drums of course. There's a lot of mystique around this groove and the song is famous among musicians for the unique character of the drum. This was created largely by the space it was recorded in as well as certain effects that…

How to develop rudiment speed

How to develop rudiment speed The secret to playing faster rudiments Many people ask me how to develop rudiment speed and they usually hate my answer I'm sorry but it does take hard work and time. But the problem is that most people I see are actually wasting their time focusing on speed. And that is causing huge problems. They would actually be better off not practicing at all! If you want to know how to develop rudiment speed and general speed on the drums then the key is to slow right down. The reason we need to go slow is…

How to become a drum teacher

Learn How to Become a Drum Teacher Learn how to start teaching drums - Top 8 TipsIf you want to learn how to become a drum teacher we are going to look at the top 8 tips to get you started and enjoying a career teaching drums. It is possible but you need to get serious and approach this as a business person. So let's dive in......[REMINDER]: Have you watched the free drum teacher training yet? If not click here.How to become a drum teacher?1. Make a business planBefore you start you must make a business plan. Research what hourly…

How to Sight Read Music

Learn How to Sight Read Music Learn how to sight read music with this beginners course If you want to learn how to sight read music then well done for recognising how important this skill is. Being able to read music means you can learn to play music much faster and more independently but it also means you can go for gigs that non-reading musicians can't go for. Reading is a great skill for many types of gigs whether it's recording studio work, theater gigs, playing in a big band, cruise ship orchestra and many more. If you learn how…