Chris Traylor teaches you the standard 4/4 rock beat for the drums. Time is important, so do it right. If you can't do it, then why do you ...more
In percussion, the paradiddle is a four-note pattern of the form RLRR or LRLL. When multiple paradiddles are played in succession, the ...more
Chris Traylor shows you how to perform a double stroke roll on the drums. Yes, double. For when the single just isn't good enough.
Chris Traylor shows you how to perform a single stroke roll on the drums. What is it exactly? Well, watch and find out for yourself ...more
Drum rudiments are the basic tools of the drummer. All rudiments have very specific sticking patterns, or the pattern and order in which ...more
Chris Traylor shows you how to hold your drum sticks correctly when playing your kit. Anybody can hold a stick, so why not see how to do it ...more
Chris Traylor explains how to properly tune your drum kit in order to achieve the perfect result. Tuning is so important, you'll have to ...more
Chris Traylor explains all about the 5-piece drum set and the different parts of the kit. From the bass drum to the cymbals, you will know ...more
Chris Traylor introduces the basic philosophy for the modern drummer, no matter what genre you are playing. Is he right? Absolutely. Or ...more
Learn how to close the hi-hat while playing the cowbell pedal with your heel. Alan Schechner will show you how to do it. Or you can just ...more
Learn about some alternative stick ideas to use when playing the drums. Rather than using a traditional drumstick, you can try one of these ...more
Here are a couple of examples that demonstrate how to combine right hand and left hand melodies on drums. This example from Alan Schechner ...more
You can create countless variations for one beat using the transformations system when playing the drums. Don't believe it? Well, believe ...more
If you don't have a cowbell pedal, you can still play this pattern. Learn how alternative options can come in handy! Watch and learn with ...more
Learn a basic rock beat for the drums - "before & after". Great for beginners! Just watch and learn from Alan Schechner.
Very cool skill, and looks awesome if you can do it while playing. Too bad a toddler could figure it out.
Depending upon the type of shuffle, you're either going to stomp the high hat on the 2 and 4 like on a swing tune, or you can stomp on all ...more
Learn how to play the double ratamacue rudiment with this simple drum lesson.
Learn how to develop on a drum beat with this simple lesson. Great for beginning drummers.
This easy to follow lesson demonstrates the ratamacue drum rudiment.
