Percussion

Percussion

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Use a metronome when practicing the drums

This video is a beginner lesson introducing the metronome. A metronome will help you keep a beat on the drums.

How to use a metronome when practicing the drums
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Play a bass drum coordination exercise

Learn how to play this intermediate drum lesson for double bass coordination.

How to play a bass drum coordination exercise
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Play the snare drum

This is a very basic tutorial showing the ins and outs of a snare. This is a basic run through on how to tune it as well.

How to play the snare drum
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Play rim shots and buzz rolls on the snare drum

Learn how to play different sounds of the snare drums and incorporating the buzz rolls and rim shots.

How to play rim shots and buzz rolls on the snare drum
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Play a snare roll with in a beat on the drums

Learn how to play this beginner to intermediate drum technique, single handed snare work within a drum beat.

How to play a snare roll with in a beat on the drums
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Do Backsticking with your drumsticks

This video will teach you how to backstick with your drumsticks whether you're playing on a drum kit or in the drum line at your high school ...more

How to do Backsticking with your drumsticks
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Play a rock fill on the drums

Learn how to play a rock fill on the drums in steady time.

How to play a rock fill on the drums
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Play a basic rock beat on the drums

Learn how to play a basic rock beat on the drums.

How to play a basic rock beat on the drums
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Play a 4/4 beat on the drums

Learn how to play a 4/4 beat with an odd time feel on the drums.

How to play a 4/4 beat on the drums
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Play a simple jazz style fill on the drums

Learn how to play a simple Buddy Rich style jazz fill on the drums.

How to play a simple jazz style fill on the drums
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Play double bass accents on the drums

Learn how to play double bass accents or pick up notes on the drums.

How to play double bass accents on the drums
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Play 2 up 2 down fills on the drums

Learn how to play "2 up 2 down" fills on the drums. These fills alternate between two snare or tom hits and two bass drum hits.

How to play 2 up 2 down fills on the drums
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Play the paradiddle rudiment on the drums

Learn how to play the drum rudiment called the paradiddle.

How to play the paradiddle rudiment on the drums
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Play different sounds on your snare drum

Learn how to play some different sounds that can be achieved on your snare drum

How to play different sounds on your snare drum
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Play different hi-hat cymbal tones

Learn how to achieve different tones on your high hat cymbal.

How to play different hi-hat cymbal tones
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Achieve different tones on your ride cymbal

Learn how to play different sounds on your ride cymbal.

How to achieve different tones on your ride cymbal
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Play soft fills with crescendo on the drums

Learn how to play soft fills with crescendo on the drums. Incorporating "non triple forte" fills can really spice up your fill options ...more

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Play the double bass

Learn some basic ideas to get started learning double bass. Use a metronome.

How to play the double bass
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Play syncopated cymbals a'la Neil Peart

Learn how to play a 4/4 Hi-Hat beat and adding syncopated cymbal hits to make it a bit more flavorful. Don't hit too hard for this one.

How to play syncopated cymbals a'la Neil Peart
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Play a "mean" tom shuffle on the drums

Learn how to play this "mean" sounding tom-based shuffle. Easier than it sounds.

How to play a "mean" tom shuffle on the drums
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