Music is a great healer, and few instruments can invigorate and energize you than the drums. Percussion can get your blood thumping through your veins, and it is just what you need to lift your mood. Although playing drums require a high degree of physical involvement, learning how to play ...
Above is a basic drum pattern created in Ableton Live. You can see that the hands only play two simultaneous drums – the snare and the closed hi-hat. If you wanted to add a tom drum on the second beat, you would need to free up a hand. You could either not play the hi-hat, o...
On this page I'll explain HOW TO PRACTICE (WITHOUT DRUMS OR STICKS.) and you'll discover who I am. Skip this lesson if you are in a hurry. Come back to it later. Just start with DRUM LESSON #1, below. Skip this too . . . if you are in a hurry to see definite results. ...
Our drum teachers are some of the best drum teachers in the area and enjoy teaching students just like you how to play drums and other percussion instruments. Most of our students want to learn to play a 5-piece drum kit, but many are also in band and/or orchestra classes at their K...
Here is an example of how to make a beat. Even though the beat below is made in Propellerhead Reason, the same thought process can be applied to other music programs and hardware. Lay out your drums, add instruments, and arrange your beat into a full song. ...
Drum thrones are an important part of the kit that is not to be overlooked, mainly because it is specifically designed for playing drumsandit is also height adjustable. This is important in order to maintain the correct posture while playing. ...
It’s a super versatile and portable option that makes learning a little more fun in the process. Case in point: Thekeyboardhas over 300 built-in sounds, so you can switch between playing the organ one minute, to playing drums or synths the next. There’s even a metronome to help ...
The vast genre that is Latin music is a daunting task to begin to understand, particularly for drums and percussion. This book will provide you with a valuable introduction to the building blocks of Latin music, accompanied by in depth analysis, encouragement of self development and most importan...
Other cymbals rarely included with beginner drums sets (they can be purchased as extras later). Splash Splash cymbal tends to be the smallest one used on a drum kit, and in most cases, it is an addition that you have to make based on your playing style. You can find them in various ...
Learn how to perform on stage like a rock star and leave the audience wanting more with this handy guide from School of Rock!