The most comprehensive streamlined course available on Udemy or anywhere!
A study of American drumming fundamentals for beginners, yet useful for all drummers, including seasoned professionals. After watching every beginner drum instruction video here on Udemy, I can honestly say you're in the best hands, with top notch techniques being passed down to you.
Section 1: Building Blocks
1) Physical form, throne positioning and height, stick grip, downstrokes
2) Full strokes, beginning reading, counting, keeping time with your feet, simple etude
3) Reading part II, Mastering Stick Rebound, The Moeller Method
4) 5 essential rudiments
Section 2: Groove!
1) The drum kit was invented to play jazz, ergonomic drum kit, foot/pedal technique, your first grooves
2) Beginner "straight 8th feel" rock beats, the most utilized beat in popular music. Songs to play along with by Bruno Mars, Def Leppard, The Beatles, The Eagles, Prince, Katy Perry.
3) Simple Fills, Playing The Crash Cymbal and use of the "sidestick" technique
4) The Paradiddle Groove
5) The Press Roll, The Shimmy, Jazz/Swing feel and songs to play along with: Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
6) The Shuffle and songs to play along with : Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan