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Play Drums

Part One: the Basics

  Count Off  

Part One
Drums: Cut-Out Guide
01:10

Drums: Cut-Out Guide

We'll show you how to use the drum cut out in this video!
Drums: Intro to the Drum Set
06:02

Drums: Intro to the Drum Set

Let's learn about the Drum Set in this music lesson!
Drums: Parts and Tuning
02:52

Drums: Parts and Tuning

These are the parts of a drum PLUS The easy way to tune a drum!
Drums: How to Hold Drumsticks
03:38

Drums: How to Hold Drumsticks

Let's learn how to hold our drumsticks in this lesson!
Bass Drum Tutorial
03:08

Bass Drum Tutorial

How do we play our bass drum? Here is where you find out!
The Drummer's Job
09:08

The Drummer's Job

What does a drummer do? You'll need to find out before you play!
Single Drum | Lesson 1
05:42

Single Drum | Lesson 1

Let's start playing drums! We'll learn to play single strokes on one drum and we'll play them along to music! Wooo!
Single Drum Jam | RBRB 75 BPM
02:29

Single Drum Jam | RBRB 75 BPM

Let's Jam "Red, Blue, Red, Blue" along with the band!
Single Drum Jam | RBRB 100BPM
02:54

Single Drum Jam | RBRB 100BPM

Try it a bit faster! Let's rock!
Part Two
Single Drum | Lesson 8
05:28

Single Drum | Lesson 8

You will see something new in these patterns. A quarter rest!
Single Drum | Lesson 9
03:05

Single Drum | Lesson 9

This pattern will help you practice switching hands from right to left. Let's go!
Single Drum Jam | RR X Rest, BB X Rest (75 BPM)
03:21

Single Drum Jam | RR X Rest, BB X Rest (75 BPM)

You are the drummer in this band! Let's practice!
Single Drum Jam | RR X Rest, BB X Rest (100bpm)
02:54

Single Drum Jam | RR X Rest, BB X Rest (100bpm)

Let's pick up the pace!
Single Drum | Lesson 10
04:30

Single Drum | Lesson 10

Start each pattern off with a different hand. Do you like starting with your right or left hand better?
Single Drum | Lesson 11
03:27

Single Drum | Lesson 11

Let's put the last two patterns together to make two bars! Can you do it?
Single Drum Jam | RBX Rest, BRX Rest (75BPM)
03:15

Single Drum Jam | RBX Rest, BRX Rest (75BPM)

Let's get groovin'! Play along with the band!
Single Drum |Jam RBX Rest, BRX Rest (100BPM)
02:54

Single Drum |Jam RBX Rest, BRX Rest (100BPM)

A little faster this time! Let's rock!
Single Drum | Lesson 12
03:41

Single Drum | Lesson 12

Let's give these 2 new patterns a try!

Part Two: Digging Deeper

  Stick Around  

Part Three: Roll On

  Play in the Pocket  

Part Three
Drum Set - Groove 1
04:45

Drum Set - Groove 1

Get your drum set ready! Let's learn our first groove.
Jam Along | Groove 1 | 75 BPM
04:16

Jam Along | Groove 1 | 75 BPM

Play your Drum Beat along with the Band!
Jam Along | Groove 1 | 90 BPM
03:39

Jam Along | Groove 1 | 90 BPM

A little faster now! You can do it!
Drum Set - Groove 2
04:16

Drum Set - Groove 2

Let's try this familiar drum beat!
Jam Along | Groove 2 | 75 BPM
04:20

Jam Along | Groove 2 | 75 BPM

Keep a steady beat and play with the band! You can do it!
Jam Along | Groove 2 | 95 BPM
03:28

Jam Along | Groove 2 | 95 BPM

This one is super funky! Have fun!
Drum Set - Groove 3
04:10

Drum Set - Groove 3

Keep rocking! You're doing great! Don't forget to practice.
Jam Along | Groove 3 | 75 BPM
04:02

Jam Along | Groove 3 | 75 BPM

Keep the beat! You can do it!
Jam Along | Groove 3 | 95 BPM
03:18

Jam Along | Groove 3 | 95 BPM

This one is so cool...

Part Four: Beat Masters

 Your Inner Drummer 

Part 4
Drum Set - Groove 13
05:38

Drum Set - Groove 13

Similar to a drum beat we just learned but slightly different. You got this!
Groove 13 | Jam Along | 55 BPM
03:55

Groove 13 | Jam Along | 55 BPM

Let's practice our new drum beat at a slower tempo. Take your time, you can do it with some practice!
Groove 13 | Jam Along | 70 BPM
02:39

Groove 13 | Jam Along | 70 BPM

Let's try it a little faster when you are ready.
Drum Set - Groove 14
05:45

Drum Set - Groove 14

Here we go, a new groove! You are doing great!
Groove 14 | Jam Along | 55bpm
04:16

Groove 14 | Jam Along | 55bpm

Let's try practicing this groove!
Groove 14 | Jam Along | 70bpm
04:23

Groove 14 | Jam Along | 70bpm

If you are ready, let's try this at a faster tempo!
Drum Set - Groove 15
04:30

Drum Set - Groove 15

This is a great groove exercise for you to know!
Groove 15 | Jam Along | 55bpm
05:24

Groove 15 | Jam Along | 55bpm

Let's practice this pattern with the band!
Groove 15 | Jam Along | 70bpm
02:33

Groove 15 | Jam Along | 70bpm

It's time to try it a little faster! This one is fun!
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March to the Beat

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