Drum Lesson I -

The first lesson is the hardest because you’re teaching your brain to coordinate four limbs independently, but once that first groove "clicks," there’s no better feeling.

By the end of the first lesson, most students can play the foundational rock beat that powers 90% of popular music: Steady 8th notes on the Hi-Hat. Right Foot: Bass drum on counts "1" and "3." Left Hand: Snare drum on counts "2" and "4." 6. Practice Goals Drum Lesson I

Great drumming starts with ergonomics to prevent injury and improve speed. The first lesson is the hardest because you’re

The heart of the kit; provides the sharp "crack." Practice Goals Great drumming starts with ergonomics to

Hi-hats (for keeping time), the Crash (for accents), and the Ride (for steady patterns). 2. Proper Grip and Posture

Learning to let the stick "bounce" off the drum head rather than burying it into the plastic.