The Ultimate Drum Lesson With Online Audio Tracks

Play like Keith Moon: The Ultimate Drum Lesson Book with Online Audio Tracks

by Andy Ziker

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	64767 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	104 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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Learning how to play drums can be a lot of fun, but it can also be challenging. If you're new to drumming, it can be difficult to know where to start.

That's where this drum lesson comes in. This lesson is designed for beginners, and it will teach you everything you need to know to get started playing drums.

The lesson is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of drumming. The sections include:

• Getting started
• Basic drum beats
• Fills
• Solos
• Playing with others

Each section of the lesson includes video demonstrations, audio tracks, and printable PDFs. The video demonstrations show you how to play each drum beat or fill. The audio tracks allow you to hear how the drum beat or fill sounds. And the printable PDFs give you a written record of the drum beat or fill so that you can practice it later.

In addition to the video demonstrations, audio tracks, and printable PDFs, the lesson also includes a number of interactive exercises. These exercises help you to practice the drum beats and fills that you've learned.

By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid foundation in drumming. You'll be able to play basic drum beats, fills, and solos. You'll also be able to play with others.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your drumsticks and let's get started!

Getting started

The first step to learning how to play drums is to get yourself a drum set. If you don't have a drum set, you can rent one from a music store or purchase one online.

Once you have a drum set, you need to set it up. The best way to set up a drum set is to find a comfortable position where you can reach all of the drums easily.

Once you're set up, you can start learning how to play. The first thing you need to learn is how to hold the drumsticks. There are two main ways to hold drumsticks: the traditional grip and the matched grip.

The traditional grip is the most common way to hold drumsticks. In the traditional grip, you hold the drumsticks between your thumb and index finger, with your other fingers curled around the sticks.

The matched grip is a newer way to hold drumsticks. In the matched grip, you hold the drumsticks between your thumb and forefinger, with your other fingers curled around the sticks.

Which grip you use is a matter of personal preference. Try both grips and see which one feels more comfortable for you.

Basic drum beats

Once you know how to hold the drumsticks, you can start learning how to play basic drum beats. A drum beat is a pattern of drums that is played over and over again.

There are many different drum beats, but some of the most common include:

• The 4/4 beat
• The 3/4 beat
• The 6/8 beat
• The 12/8 beat

The 4/4 beat is the most common drum beat. It is used in a wide variety of music genres, including rock, pop, and country.

The 3/4 beat is another common drum beat. It is used in a wide variety of music genres, including waltz, polka, and reggae.

The 6/8 beat is a less common drum beat. It is used in a wide variety of music genres, including country, folk, and bluegrass.

The 12/8 beat is a very uncommon drum beat. It is used in a wide variety of music genres, including jazz, funk, and soul.

To learn how to play a drum beat, start by listening to a recording of the beat. Then, try to play the beat along with the recording.

Once you can play the beat along with the recording, try to play it on your own. If you make a mistake, don't worry. Just keep practicing and you'll eventually be able to play the beat perfectly.

Fills

A fill is a short drum pattern that is played between drum beats. Fills are used to add interest and variety to a drum beat.

There are many different types of fills, but some of the most common include:

• Single-stroke fills
• Double-stroke fills
• Triple-stroke fills
• Paradiddles

Single-stroke fills are the simplest type of fill. They are played by striking the drum once with a single drumstick.

Double-stroke fills are played by striking the drum twice with a single drumstick. The first stroke is played with the tip of the drumstick, and the second stroke is played with the shaft of the drumstick.

Triple-stroke fills are played by striking the drum three times with a single drumstick. The first stroke is played with the tip of the drumstick, the second stroke is played with the shaft of the drumstick, and the third stroke is played with the butt end of the drumstick.

Paradiddles are a type of fill that is played by alternating between two drumsticks. The most common paradiddle is the single paradiddle, which is played by striking the drum with the right drumstick, then the left drumstick, then the right drumstick again, and then the left drumstick again.

To learn how to play a fill, start by listening to a recording of the fill. Then, try to play the fill along with the recording.

Once you can play the fill along with the recording, try to play it on your own. If you make a mistake, don't worry. Just keep practicing and you'll eventually be able to play the fill perfectly.

Solos

A drum solo is a drum beat that is played by itself, without any other accompaniment. Drum solos are used to show off a drummer's skills.

There are many different types of drum solos, but some of the most common include:

• Linear solos
• Polyrhythmic solos
• Improvisational solos

Linear solos are played by playing a single drum pattern over and over again. The pattern can be simple or complex, and it can be played at any tempo.

Polyrhythmic solos are played by playing two or more different drum patterns at the same time. The patterns can be simple or complex, and they can be played at any tempo.

Improvisational solos are played by making up the drum pattern as you go. Improvisational solos can be simple or complex, and they can be played at any tempo.

To learn how to play a drum solo, start by listening to recordings of drum solos. Then, try to play along with the recordings.

Once you can play along with the recordings, try to create your own drum solos. If you make a mistake, don't worry. Just keep practicing and you'll eventually be able to play drum solos like a pro.

Playing with others

Once you've mastered the basics of drumming, you

Play like Keith Moon: The Ultimate Drum Lesson Book with Online Audio Tracks

by Andy Ziker

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	64767 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	104 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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