How to Play Drums: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

How To Play Drums: Rhythms, drum fills and beyond

by Jim Brickman

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Are you ready to learn how to play drums? Whether you're a complete beginner or you've been playing for a while but want to improve your skills, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to know.

Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Equipment

The first step to learning how to play drums is choosing the right equipment. This includes choosing a drum set, drumsticks, and other accessories.

Drum Sets

There are many different types of drum sets available, so it's important to choose one that's right for you. If you're a beginner, you may want to start with a basic four-piece drum set that includes a bass drum, snare drum, tom-toms, and cymbals.

Once you've gained some experience, you can start to add more drums and cymbals to your set. However, it's important to remember that more drums and cymbals doesn't necessarily mean a better sound. It's more important to focus on choosing drums and cymbals that sound good together and that fit your playing style.

Drumsticks

Drumsticks are another important piece of equipment. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, so it's important to find a pair that feels comfortable in your hands. You may also want to experiment with different types of drumsticks to find the ones that produce the sound you want.

Other Accessories

In addition to a drum set and drumsticks, you'll also need a few other accessories to get started. These include a drum throne, a metronome, and a practice pad.

A drum throne is a chair that you sit on while playing drums. It's important to choose a throne that's comfortable and that allows you to sit in a good playing position.

A metronome is a device that helps you keep a steady beat. It's a great tool for practicing your timing and rhythm.

A practice pad is a small, portable drum that you can use to practice your rudiments and techniques. It's a great way to improve your skills without having to set up your entire drum set.

Chapter 2: Basic Techniques

Once you have your equipment, it's time to start learning some basic techniques. These techniques include holding the drumsticks, striking the drums, and reading drum notation.

Holding the Drumsticks

There are two main ways to hold drumsticks: the matched grip and the traditional grip. The matched grip is the most common grip, and it's the one that we'll be teaching in this book.

To hold the drumsticks with the matched grip, place your right hand on the stick so that the butt end of the stick rests in the crook of your thumb and forefinger. Your left hand should be placed on the stick in the same way, but with your thumb and forefinger resting on the stick further down towards the tip.

Striking the Drums

Once you're holding the drumsticks correctly, it's time to start striking the drums. There are two main ways to strike the drums: with the butt end of the stick or with the tip of the stick.

To strike the drums with the butt end of the stick, simply hold the stick in your hand and hit the drum with the butt end. This produces a louder sound than striking the drum with the tip of the stick.

To strike the drums with the tip of the stick, hold the stick in your hand and strike the drum with the tip of the stick. This produces a softer sound than striking the drum with the butt end of the stick.

Reading Drum Notation

Drum notation is a system of symbols that are used to represent drum beats. It's important to learn how to read drum notation so that you can play along with other musicians and follow drum patterns.

The most common drum notation symbol is the quarter note. A quarter note is a beat that lasts for one count. Other common drum notation symbols include the half note, the eighth note, and the sixteenth note.

To learn how to read drum notation, start by practicing with a simple drum pattern. Once you can play the pattern correctly, you can start to add more complex patterns and beats.

Chapter 3: Playing Along with Songs

Once you've mastered the basic techniques, it's time to start playing along with songs. This is a great way to improve your timing and rhythm, and it's also a lot of fun.

To play along with songs, start by finding a song that you like and that has a simple drum pattern. Once you've found a song, listen to it carefully and try to identify the drum pattern.

Once you've identified the drum pattern, you can start to play along with the song. Start by playing the basic pattern, and then add in

How To Play Drums: Rhythms, drum fills and beyond

by Jim Brickman

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	52393 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	91 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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