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SUPERIOR DRUMMING FUNDAMENTALS
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SUPERIOR DRUMMING FUNDAMENTALS

Proper Drum Kit Performance Studies for Beginners and Those Who Need To Revisit Fundamentals
Created bySteve Hass
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Proper physical form, stick grip and the physiology and history behind both
  • Mastering stick rebound and reading rhythms for beginners
  • The Moeller Method: The worlds most useful stick technique for masterful articulation and dexterity.
  • The FIVE Essential Drum Rudiments
  • The History of The Drum Kit, Setting Up Your Kit, Foot Technique And Coordination, Your First Groove
  • The Most Utilized Beat In Popular Music: Songs To Practice With(Bruno Mars, Def Leppard, The Beatles, The Eagles, Prince, Katy Perry)
  • Simple Fills, Sidestick, Playing Crashes, The Paradiddle Groove
  • Press Roll, The Shimmy: America's 1st Groove. The Swing BeatPopular Jazz Songs by Duke, Miles, Frank Sinatra, Ella , Louis Armstrong To Play Along With
  • The Shuffle: Where Jazz And Rock Meet. We'll Learn The Shuffle Along With A List Of Songs To Practice with

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Course content

2 sections • 9 lectures • 2h 52m total length

  • Form, Grip, Downstrokes, Intro the mastering the rebound19:03

    You will learn proper form, grip, and downstrokes. The beginning of control, great technical ability and a great sound on the drum kit. Downstrokes teach you how to feel and understand the power of stick rebound. Downstrokes are a pre-requisite for fullstrokes. The correct way to strike the drum for full control and a full sound.

  • Fullstrokes-Reading Rhythms, and Rhythmic Multitasking30:21

    The fullstroke is the very first stroke applicable to music/drum kit playing. A stroke is merely the way we hit the drum. You will also learn how to read music in this lecture, beginning with note values, bars/measures, time signatures, etc.  By the end of this lecture you'll be reading and playing a simple rhythmic etude while using your full stroke technique.

  • 3/4, 1/2 and Low Strokes, 8th Note Triplets, The Moeller Method20:46

    Stick control continued! As you learn to properly control your sticks and slowly master the rebound, we will also continue learning new rhythms. After this lecture you'll have all of your stick heights and strokes ready to go, along with understanding the new rhythm, the 8th note triplet.

  • Lecture 4: 5 Essential Rudiments11:51

    All 40 drum rudiments are based on these FIVE. After this lecture you'll be ready to get on your drum kit! Don't worry, if you don't have a drum kit yet, you can still participate.

Requirements

  • Please be prepared with drumsticks, a practice pad on a snare drum stand and a drummer's throne.
  • Section 2 will require a minimum of a full 4 piece drum kit with hi-hats, ride and crash.

Description

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


Who this course is for:

  • All levels
  • An essential start for beginners and great refresher course for experts

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