Beginning Drum Volume Two - Starter Series
This intermediate-level drum lesson video is filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end and helps drummers build a stronger foundation. You'll learn fills and phrases, snare accenting, paradiddle and flam rudiments, funk and shuffle grooves, motion exercises, and more!
Introduction
• Introduction (01:06) - A quick rundown of what's in store for this volume of drumming lessons.
Lessons
• Single Paradiddle (00:34) - Get started with the single paradiddle, one of the most essential drum rudiments.
• Accenting (03:38) - Learn how to add accents to give your drumming more dynamics.
• Mixing Accents (00:30) - Take accenting to the next level by mixing them up for more rhythmic complexity.
• Flam (02:11) - Master the flam to add some flair to your drumming.
• Groove #1 (01:57) - Lock in your first groove and feel the rhythm.
• Groove #2 (01:00) - Keep the momentum going with another groove to add to your toolkit.
• Band Example #1 (00:41) - See how these grooves fit into a full band setting.
• Groove #3 (01:01) - Another groove to help develop your timing and feel.
• Groove #4 (01:07) - Build on your groove skills with this next pattern.
• Groove #5 (01:11) - A new groove to keep things fresh and rhythmic.
• Groove #6 (00:30) - Add even more groove variety to your playing.
• Band Example #2 (00:39) - Hear how these grooves come together in a band performance.
• Groove #7 (01:01) - Another fun groove to work on your rhythm and timing.
• Groove #8 (01:19) - Continue expanding your groove repertoire with this one.
• Groove #9 (01:15) - Yet another groove to sharpen your drumming skills.
• Band Example #3 (00:47) - See how all these grooves come to life in a band setting.
• Groove #10 (00:45) - Wrap up your groove practice with this final rhythm.
• Band Example #4 (00:33) - Experience how everything fits together with this final band example.
• Motion Example #1 (01:25) - Learn how to add motion to your drumming for a more fluid feel.
• Motion Example #2 (01:13) - Continue improving your motion with this second example.
• Motion Example #3 (01:28) - Keep your drumming smooth with another motion exercise.
• Motion Example #4 (00:38) - Refine your movement with this next motion practice.
• Motion Example #5 (00:50) - The final motion example to make your drumming flow effortlessly.
• Fills (00:47) - Work on drum fills to add excitement and variety to your playing.
Conclusion
• Wrap-Up (01:12) - Recap of everything you've learned and encouragement to keep practicing!