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 2 hr, 16 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 48
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74 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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17 minFREEDrums lesson 1Free9 CQ
In this introductory drum lesson, beginner drummers pick up drumsticks and discover the basics. Start with the absolute beginning stages of drumming today!
with Matt DeanIn 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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13 minDrums lesson 27 CQ
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!
with Matt DeanThe 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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12 minDrums lesson 37 CQ
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.
with Matt DeanNow 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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13 minDrums lesson 47 CQ
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.
with Matt DeanHow 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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10 minDrums lesson 56 CQ
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!
with Matt DeanYou 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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14 minDrums lesson 68 CQ
Now that you have a growing drum vocabulary, it is time to try out beat and fill techniques at different speeds without losing quality or drifting from tempo.
with Matt DeanNow that you have a growing drum vocabulary, it is time to try out beat and fill techniques at different speeds without losing quality or drifting from tempo.
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12 minDrums lesson 77 CQ
In this lesson learn what happens when drumming with a band! Learn how to count in, consider time signature, and play along with a backing track.
with Matt DeanIn this lesson learn what happens when drumming with a band! Learn how to count in, consider time signature, and play along with a backing track.
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17 minDrums lesson 89 CQ
Now that you know the basics of playing the drums and feel comfortable getting full tones out of each drum, it is time to try different sounds on the drum kit!
with Matt DeanNow that you know the basics of playing the drums and feel comfortable getting full tones out of each drum, it is time to try different sounds on the drum kit!
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14 minDrums lesson 98 CQ
You now know everything you need to play on a drum kit! In this lesson, learn to decipher drum charts, and play written music from the first to last note.
with Matt DeanYou now know everything you need to play on a drum kit! In this lesson, learn to decipher drum charts, and play written music from the first to last note.
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10 minDrums lesson 106 CQ
For the final lesson in this drumming course, start to feel like a real drummer by playing a full song along with a backing track. Keep exploring the drum kit!
with Matt DeanFor the final lesson in this drumming course, start to feel like a real drummer by playing a full song along with a backing track. Keep exploring the drum kit!
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426 min4-part Drums course15 CQ
In this short course, get into the groove with professional drummer Matt Dean, who demonstrates how to play the bembé clave, disco paradiddle, and an Aaron Spears-inspired drum fill.
with Matt DeanIn this short course, get into the groove with professional drummer Matt Dean, who demonstrates how to play the bembé clave, disco paradiddle, and an Aaron Spears-inspired drum fill.
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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.