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Spirit Drum Lessons For Beginners - The Music Coach

Learn To Express Yourself Through Music On The Spirit Drum

Created byTanya Porter

Last updated 11/2018

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Play the Spirit Drum with confidence
Know how the notes are layed out on the Spirit Drum
Understand basic rhythmic structure
Play along with several compositions and jam tracks designed specifically for this course

Course content

11 sections • 86 lectures • 5h 19m total length

How to use the Music Coach Program3:21
Begin the music coach program with beginner-friendly animated videos, an instrument starter's toolkit, and practice videos that teach melody, harmony, rhythm, and ensemble playing in a virtual jam room.
An introduction to the Spirit Drum3:43
This video introduces the creators of The Spirit Drum and explains about its history
The 4 Essential Elements Of Music4:21
Music theory: Notes, and the musical alphabet1:43
Discover how the 12 tone system uses the musical alphabet to map notes and measure intervals as tones and semitones on the piano, and how the major scale pattern forms.
Music Theory Made Easy: Rhythm2:18
Music Theory Made Easy: Harmony and Chords4:32

Module 1: Lesson 1. Mallet Technique2:54
Learn how to use the mallets on the Spirit Drum
Module 1: Practice Video 1. Mallet Section 11:02
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1
Module 1: Lesson 2. Alternating Strokes2:28
In this lesson you will learn how to strike the drum with the mallet and alternate hands. This lesson will also introduce the concept of shapes on the Spirit Drum.
Module 1: Practice Video 2. Alternating Strokes1:06
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1 alternating strokes.
Module 1: Lesson 3. Double Strokes2:03
In this lesson you will learn how to play double strokes on the Spirit Drum with alternating hands.
Module 1: Practice Video 3. Double Strokes1:02
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1 double strokes.
Module 1: Lesson 4. Hand Technique2:23
In this lesson you will learn how to play the Spirit Drum with your hands.
Module 1: Muting2:23
Module 1: Practice Video 4. Hand Technique1:11
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1 hand technique
Module 1: Composition Exercise 13:59
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 1: Composition Exercise 1 (no instructor drum)3:59
Module 1: Composition Exercise 25:13
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 1.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 1: Composition Exercise 2 (no instructor drum)5:13
Practice alternating mallet strokes from the middle four notes, add the bottom triangle notes with alternating hands, then incorporate the top triangle and repeat the full sequence.

Module 2: Lesson. Patterns3:18
Learn how to find and play different shapes and patterns on the Spirit Drum.
Module 2: Practice Video7:24
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 2.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use "Module 2: Practice Video (no instructor drum)
Module 2: Practice Video (no instructor drum)7:24
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 2.
Module 2: Composition Lesson5:33
Learn how to play the notes and patterns for Module 2 composition
Module 2: Composition Play Along2:31
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 2.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 2: Composition Play Along (no instructor drum)5:33

Module 3: Lesson. Scales and Melody4:50
Learn how to play the full ascending and descending scale on your Spirit Drum
Module 3: Practice Video4:04
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 3.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 3 Practice Video (no instructor drum)4:04
Module 3: Composition Lesson. Shapes2:34
Learn how to play the notes and shapes for Module 3 composition.
Module 3: Composition Play Along3:04
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 3.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 3: Composition Play Along (no instructor drum)3:04
Practice ascending and descending scale compositions in a play-along format, using rests and top and bottom triangle motifs. Repeat each pattern through two cycles to build phrasing and rhythm.

Module 4: Lesson. Tempo2:31
Learn how to play at different speeds by learning tempo
Module 4: Practice Video6:41
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 4.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 4: Practice Video (no instructor drum)6:41
Practice the center-note drum with eight single strokes per hand, alternating and double strokes, at slow, middle, and fast tempos across 16-beat sequences.
Module 4: Composition Lesson3:36
Learn how to play the notes and shapes for Module 4 composition.
Module 4: Composition Play Along5:53
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 4.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 4: Composition Play Along (no instructor drum)5:53

Module 5: Lesson. Rhythm4:36
Learn how to play notes of different lengths, and how they fit in to a bar of music.
Module 5: Practice Video5:47
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 4.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 5: Practice Video (no instructor drum)5:47
Master rhythm fundamentals in module 5 by practicing whole notes across four bars, then half, quarter, and eighth notes with alternating hands, and reverse the pattern for accuracy.
Module 5: Composition Lesson6:39
Learn how to play the notes and shapes for Module 5 composition.
Module 5: Composition Play Along7:49
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 5.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 5: Composition Play Along (no instructor drum)7:49

Module 6: Lesson. Dynamics5:57
Learn how to play louder and softer using dynamics.
Module 6: Practice Video7:28
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 6.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 6: Practice Video (no instructor drum)7:28
Module 6: Composition Play Along9:18
Use this practice video to try the concepts in Module 6.

If you have a Spirit Drum in another key and wish to practice without the instructors drum, use videos with "no instructor drum" in the title.
Module 6: Composition Play Along (no instructor drum)9:18
Practice this module 6 composition with dynamic control, alternating hands and note values from whole to quarter notes, and apply crescendos and soft tones across sections a to d.

Jam Room: Module 1: D# Minor2:17
Jam Room: Module 1: D# Minor (no instructor drum)2:17
Jam Room: Module 2: D# Minor2:35
Jam Room: Module 2: D# Minor (no instructor drum)2:35
Engage in jam room practice for beginners in module 2, exploring D# minor rhythms with a no-instructor drum setup.
Jam Room: Module 3: D# Minor2:17
Jam Room: Module 3: D# Minor (no instructor drum)2:17
Jam Room: Module 4: D# Minor2:14
Engage in the jam room to practice in D# minor, advancing through module 4 for beginners.
Jam Room: Module 4: D# Minor (no instructor drum)2:14
Jam Room: Module 5: D# Minor2:54
Jam Room: Module 5: D# Minor (no instructor Drum)2:54
Master beginner drum concepts in the jam room with module 5 on d# minor, as part of spirit drum lessons for beginners with the music coach.

Jam Room: Module 1: F Minor2:07
Join the jam room module 1 to explore F minor rhythms and concepts, offering spirit drum lessons for beginners that build foundational drumming skills.
Jam Room: Module 1: F Minor (no instructor drum)2:07
Jam Room: Module 2: F Minor2:47
Jam Room: Module 2: F Minor (no instructor drum)2:47
Jam Room: Module 3: F Minor2:47
Jam Room: Module 3: F Minor (no instructor drum)2:47
Engage in jam room module 3: f minor (no instructor drum) as part of spirit drum lessons for beginners.
Jam Room: Module 4: F Minor2:37
Jam Room: Module 4: F Minor (no instructor drum)2:37
Join the spirit drum jam room for beginners in module 4, focusing on F minor patterns and practicing with no instructor drum to boost independent rhythm skills.
Jam Room: Module 5: F Minor3:24
Jam Room: Module 5: F Minor (no instructor drum)3:24

Jam Room: Module 1: D Minor1:54
Jam Room: Module 1: D Minor (no instructor drum)1:54
Explore jam room module 1 in d minor with no instructor drum to build beginner drum skills.
Jam Room: Module 2: D Minor2:10
Jam Room: Module 2: D Minor (no instructor drum)2:10
Develop beginner drum skills in the jam room by mastering the D minor groove and simple rhythms. Practice is self-guided with no instructor drum.
Jam Room: Module 3: D Minor2:44
Jam Room: Module 3: D Minor (no instructor drum)2:44
Jam Room: Module 4: D Minor2:52
Jam Room: Module 4: D Minor (no instructor drum)2:52
Jam Room: Module 5: D Minor3:25
Jam Room: Module 5: D Minor (no instructor drum)3:25

Requirements

Students will need to own a Spirit Drum.
Note: This course was created with a 7 note D# minor spirit drum

Description

This is the perfect place to start for beginner Spirit Drum players! Take all the guess work out of how and what to practice. This program comes with specially designed practice videos for each lesson.

Learn To Play The Spirit Drum Quickly And Easily Using The Music Coach Learning System.

-Learn the basics of how music works with fun easy to understand animated videos.

-Use a proven system to take all the guess work out of what to practice.

-Gain the confidence to play your Spirit Drum with others.

-Enjoy learning at a pace that is right for you.

Start Playing And Creating Music To Express Your Musical Self

You will learn everything you need to know about the Spirit Drum. This course also focuses on how to express yourself through music by teaching beginner improvisation (soloing). The goal of The Music Coach Spirit Drum Course is for you to fully express who you are through the instrument.

Content and Overview

I designed this program to help you begin your musical journey on the Spirit Drum in the most efficient and fun way. This program is suitable for anyone who has a desire to play, and a Spirit Drum.

The layout of the course uses a simple format:

-1 lesson video that explains a new concept/technique,

-1 practice video that has voice overs and graphics to help you play along with the teacher on the screen in "real time".

There are also several composition lessons and practice videos, as well as a "Jam Room" where you can play the compositions with a virtual band.

At the end of this course you will have the confidence to play the Spirit Drum, both on your own and with others in different musical situations.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for complete beginners. You don't need any prior experience with the Spirit Drum or music to get started

Spirit Drum Lessons For Beginners - The Music Coach

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Course content

Welcome to the Music Coach Spirit Drum Course!6 lectures • 20min

Module 1: Learn the Basics of the Spirit Drum13 lectures • 35min

Module 2: Patterns6 lectures • 32min

Module 3: Scales and Melody6 lectures • 22min

Module 4: Tempo6 lectures • 31min

Module 5: Rhythm6 lectures • 38min

Module 6: Dynamics5 lectures • 39min

Jam Room D# Minor10 lectures • 25min

Jam Room F Minor10 lectures • 27min

Jam Room D Minor10 lectures • 26min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: