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Linear Odd Note Groupings

Linear Odd Note Groupings Learn how to play interesting linear drum beats This Is The Linear Odd Note Groupings Drum Lessons Welcome to the Linear odd note groupings drum lesson. Here we will learn how to play some interesting linear drum beats.Linear drumming simply involves playing one sound at a time. We've been delving into linear quite a bit lately such as this linear drum lesson.And in this lesson today we are going a step further and getting a little weird. We are working in four four time signature and using sixteenth notes; so it's all very standard. But we…

Linear Substituting Hi-hat Feet

Linear Substituting Hi-hat Feet Learn how to play interesting linear drum beats This Is The Linear Substituting Hi-hat Feet Drum Lesson Welcome to the linear substituting hi-hat feet drum lesson. Here we will learn how to play really interesting linear drum beats.Linear beats simply involve playing one thing at a time. So you don't layer your hi-hat and bass drum, for example.Linear is already an interesting approach to drumming. But we will go one step further today.In this drum lesson we will take some of the notes that were previously played by the hands and we will play them with…

Linear Drumming Building Blocks

Linear Drumming Building Blocks Learn how to create lots of linear drum beats This Is The Linear Drumming Building Blocks Drum Lesson Welcome to the linear drumming building blocks drum lesson. Here we will learn how to create masses of your own linear drum beats. Linear drumming involves playing just one thing at a time - so no layering up the bass drum and hi-hat for example. At first this can feel unnatural but once you get used to it, you will find that linear drumming opens so many creative doors for you. In this drum lesson we will learn…

How to play Play That Funky Music on drums

How to play 'Play That Funky Music' on drums Learn how to play a classic funky Wild Cherry tune on drums. Play That Funky Music Here we will learn how to play 'Play That Funky Music' on drums. This is the full drum break down for Play that funky music by Wild Cherry. It features session player Ron Beitle on drums and has become a staple funk tune played at every party since it's release! As a drummer this is sort of a 'must know' tune because you will have to jam this out at some point inn your drumming…

Grooves With Syncopated Hi-hat Pedal

Grooves With Syncopated Hi-hat Pedal Learn how to play beats using the left foot This Is The Grooves With Syncopated Hi-hat Pedal Lesson Welcome to this drum lesson where we learn how to play grooves with syncopated hi-hat pedal patterns. If you haven't used your left foot for anything except clamping the hi-hat closed then this will be a fun test.Many drummers ignore their left foot but it is a limb just like the other ones. And it can play an equally important part in our drumming. Infact if we can develop this limb then our drum beats can instantly…

Swiss Triplet Foot Nightmare

Swiss Triplet Foot Nightmare Learn how to play some hardcore four limb independence This Is The Swiss Triplet Foot Nightmare Welcome to the Swiss triplet foot nightmare. Here we will learn how to play some seriously hard four limb independence.You may be familiar with the Swiss Triplet rudiment. It is a common rudiment and part of the 26 NARD rudiment list. But even if you've never heard of it, don't worry. We will break it down so you fully understand it.But we won't just play a standard rudiment in a predictable way. Where's the fun in that?No, instead we will…

Why Drumming Is Good For You: The Benefits of Playing the Drums

Why Drumming Is Good For You: The Benefits of Playing the Drums There are lots of reasons why we should drum. Let's take a look at some of them. Why Drumming Is Good For You: The Benefits of Playing the Drums Why Drumming Is Good For You: The Benefits of Playing the DrumsDrumming is a fun and energizing activity that has numerous health benefits. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drummer, playing the drums can improve your physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the benefits of drumming.Reduces Stress and AnxietyPlaying the drums is a great way to…

Drum Teaching: Tips and Techniques for Success

Drum Teaching: Tips and Techniques for Success How do you get started as a drum teacher? Drum Teaching: Tips and Techniques for Success Drumming is one of the most popular instruments out there, and for good reason. It's fun, energetic, and provides a great workout for the arms and legs. As a drum teacher, you have the opportunity to help students learn and develop their skills.[REMINDER]: Have you booked your free drum teacher training yet? If not click here.Here are some tips and techniques for successful drum teaching.Establish GoalsBefore you start teaching, it's important to establish goals with your students. Ask…

Rudiment Feet – Groove On Top

Rudiment Feet - Groove On Top Develop your four limb independence with rudiments This Is The Rudiment Feet - Groove On Top Drum Lesson Welcome to the Rudiment Feet - Groove On Top drum lesson. Here we will develop your four limb independence using rudiments.If you've ever tried using all four limbs on the drum kit then you know how frustrating four limb independence can be. It is hard! But it's also necessary because our glorious instrument uses all four limbs.This drum lesson teaches you how to use your feet to play common rudiments. We then overlay some different drum…

From The Cradle Drum Grooves

From The Cradle Drum Grooves Learn how to play some classic Jim Keltner blues grooves on the Eric Clapton album This Is The From The Cradle Drum Grooves lesson Welcome to the From The Cradle drum grooves drum lesson. Here we break down a selection or Jim Keltner's drum beats on the Eric Clapton album 'From The Cradle'.From the cradle was a blues album released by Eric Clapton in 1994 which saw him covering a collection of classic blues songs that he loved in his formative years. It delved back into very authentic blues and gave it a modern sound.To…