Introduction To The Drums - How To Sound Good Sooner


In this introductory course, students can learn how to play the drums from scratch and develop essential coordination quickly, with clear, accessible explanations and practical examples they can use immediately in music.

Created By

Adam S

11-14, 14-16, 16-18, Adult
Music

4 HOURS

8 LESSONS

Introduction To The Drums - How To Sound Good Sooner

skill-acquisition

Course Overview



In this introductory course, students can learn how to play the drums from scratch and develop essential coordination quickly, with clear, accessible explanations and practical examples they can use immediately in music. Get playing to music and explore the creative side of drumming sooner than you think and learn essential music theory and counting systems that underpin all drumming.

Course Content



8 LESSONS

4 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Parts of the Drum Kit, Counting and Basic Beats

30 minutes

Lesson 2

Rudiments Part I

30 minutes

Lesson 3

Adding or Subtracting sounds to Beats and Fills

30 minutes

Lesson 4

Introduction to Offbeats

30 minutes

Lesson 5

Rudiments Part II

30 minutes

Lesson 6

Using Patterns You’ve Learned in Your Own Beats and Fills

30 minutes

Lesson 7

Exploring More Offbeats

30 minutes

Lesson 8

Rudiments Part III

30 minutes

Key Skills


Coordination

Listening

Music Theory

Lateral Thinking

Creativity

Educator


Adam S

Expert Drums Educator

Adam is an experienced professional and is a passionate drummer. Whether in person or online, Adam fills his lessons with enthusiasm and fun.