Course Overview
Teacher
Matt is a professional drummer and experienced drum instructor. He created the Total Drummer online drum learning course. He is also a published author with two books about drumming published as well as many magazines in the world's top drum magazines... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 26 min
- Lessons 4
- Attachments 4
- Exercises 9
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15 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEDrums lesson 1Free2 CQ
Turn one of the most basic snare drum rudiments into a driving disco beat! Learn to play a paradiddle on the snare and hi-hat with a driving bass drum.
with Matt DeanTurn one of the most basic snare drum rudiments into a driving disco beat! Learn to play a paradiddle on the snare and hi-hat with a driving bass drum.
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3 minDrums lesson 22 CQ
You may never have the chance to play with James Brown like the great Aaron Spears, but you can learn some of the drum fills that helped make him famous!
with Matt DeanYou may never have the chance to play with James Brown like the great Aaron Spears, but you can learn some of the drum fills that helped make him famous!
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5 minDrums lesson 33 CQ
You never know when you’ll be called upon to play a bossa nova beat. This drum lesson breaks down the 2-3 and 3-2 clave and the accompanying rhythms.
with Matt DeanYou never know when you’ll be called upon to play a bossa nova beat. This drum lesson breaks down the 2-3 and 3-2 clave and the accompanying rhythms.
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14 minDrums lesson 48 CQ
Latin rhythms aren’t just for ensembles. In this lesson, learn to apply an Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythm to jazz, funk, and rock drums for an authentic Latin beat.
with Matt DeanLatin rhythms aren’t just for ensembles. In this lesson, learn to apply an Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythm to jazz, funk, and rock drums for an authentic Latin beat.
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10136 min10-part Drums course74 CQ
Get ready to start drumming! In this course perfect for the beginner drummer, learn all you need to get started on a drum kit, including how to hold drumsticks, and the techniques needed to play.
with Matt DeanGet ready to start drumming! In this course perfect for the beginner drummer, learn all you need to get started on a drum kit, including how to hold drumsticks, and the techniques needed to play.
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10115 min10-part Drums course62 CQ
It goes without saying that learning how to play the drums takes time, patience, and discipline. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! In this comprehensive rock 'n' roll drumming course, learn how to set up your drum kit, warm up, and play three basic beats. Next, review keeping time, playing fills, and using a double bass pedal. Finally, after mastering the building blocks, complete the course by learning an entire indie rock song so you are ready play with a band!
with Drum Beats OnlineIt goes without saying that learning how to play the drums takes time, patience, and discipline. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! In this comprehensive rock 'n' roll drumming course, learn how to set up your drum kit, warm up, and play three basic beats. Next, review keeping time, playing fills, and using a double bass pedal. Finally, after mastering the building blocks, complete the course by learning an entire indie rock song so you are ready play with a band!
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10113 min10-part Drums course61 CQ
These 12 lessons cover some of the hottest topics for intermediate drummers—such as linear drumming, ghost notes, time signatures such as 5/4 and 7/8, and triplet fills.
with Drum Beats OnlineThese 12 lessons cover some of the hottest topics for intermediate drummers—such as linear drumming, ghost notes, time signatures such as 5/4 and 7/8, and triplet fills.
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980 min9-part Drums course44 CQ
Every drummer and every piece of the drum set has a different sound. In this course, learn the technical drumkit knowledge you need to know in order to find the right setup for your drumming sound.
with Your Drum SoundEvery drummer and every piece of the drum set has a different sound. In this course, learn the technical drumkit knowledge you need to know in order to find the right setup for your drumming sound.
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9111 min9-part Drums course59 CQ
Percussionist and drum teacher Gina Knight explains the essential drum skills and techniques every beginner should know. Learn how to read music, practice basic drum rudiments, play fills, and more!
with Gina KnightPercussionist and drum teacher Gina Knight explains the essential drum skills and techniques every beginner should know. Learn how to read music, practice basic drum rudiments, play fills, and more!
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10136 min10-part Drums course74 CQ
Get ready to start drumming! In this course perfect for the beginner drummer, learn all you need to get started on a drum kit, including how to hold drumsticks, and the techniques needed to play.
with Matt DeanGet ready to start drumming! In this course perfect for the beginner drummer, learn all you need to get started on a drum kit, including how to hold drumsticks, and the techniques needed to play.