How to Play Drums for Beginners

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    1. Introduction to Playing Drums
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    In this introductory drum lesson, beginner drummers pick up drumsticks and discover the basics. Start with the absolute beginning stages of drumming today!

    In this introductory drum lesson, beginner drummers pick up drumsticks and discover the basics. Start with the absolute beginning stages of drumming today!

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    2. How to Play a Basic Drum Beat
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    The layout of the drum kit, understanding drum sounds, and comfort with basic playing techniques are all important in this lesson, where a beat is introduced!

    The layout of the drum kit, understanding drum sounds, and comfort with basic playing techniques are all important in this lesson, where a beat is introduced!

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    3. Playing Drums with a Metronome
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    Now that you can play a basic drum beat, it is time to improve your timing! This crucial skill for any drummer is easier to develop than you may think.

    Now that you can play a basic drum beat, it is time to improve your timing! This crucial skill for any drummer is easier to develop than you may think.

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    4. How to Play a Drum Fill
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    How do you spice up a basic beat? Add fills to the transitions! In this music lesson for beginner drummers, learn how to move fluidly between a beat and fill.

    How do you spice up a basic beat? Add fills to the transitions! In this music lesson for beginner drummers, learn how to move fluidly between a beat and fill.

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    5. Playing Drum Beat & Fill Variations
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    You might be able to play the same fill once or twice, but it is best to mix it up your sound. Learn three beat and fill variations in this drumming lesson!

    You might be able to play the same fill once or twice, but it is best to mix it up your sound. Learn three beat and fill variations in this drumming lesson!

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I just "Viewed-Through" Lesson 1 in the series. I found it to be VERY basic, as INTENDed. The techniques shown were of the most basic AND no alternate was mentioned! (Perhaps - Later in the Series??). All in ALL -the instructor was accurate (He never lied!). I would consider this course for a Child. Things stayed THAT "Simple". the calm manner of presentation and the emphasis on FIRST: =>Build a STRONG Foundation **THEN!** => Go "Get Fancy" if you wish was 'gOOd!' advice - for child or adult.
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