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PRACTICE
SCHEDULE
"The more you play, the better
you get. The more you play correctly, the faster you get
better." Use this practice schedule to track your progress.
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THE
ANATOMY OF A DRUMSTICK
An
introduction to choosing the right stick for you.
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DRUM
NOTATION AND READING BASICS
Being
able to read music is so beneficial to a musician and it's
not that difficult to learn. This explains the essentials
of reading drum notation.
DRUM RUDIMENTS
The standard drum rudiments are the ABCs of drumming.
Everything you do on the drum set is a variation of some
form of rudiment.
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MUSIC
STAFF PAPER (Large)
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MUSIC
STAFF PAPER (Regular)
Use
these to write out drum parts.
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HI
HAT STAFF PAPER
This
4/4 chart can save time when transcribing. It has the hi
hat line written out.
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A BASIC BEATS STUDY
Being able to play these beats with a good sense of time
and feel will make you a good drummer. Play each exercise
with a metronome at different tempos.
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LINEAR VARIATIONS
(16th notes)
Linear
drumming (playing only one drum or cymbal at a time) has
a funky, syncopated feel. Use this chart to help you develop
your linear vocabulary.
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HAT VARIATIONS
The beginning of 4 limb independence.
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BASS
DRUM POLYRHYTHM
This exercise implies a polyrhythmic feel with the bass
drum in 4/4.
AUDACITY
Free recording software. Use it to record yourself and to
slow down songs.
METRONOME
It is essential for drummers to have a good sense of time,
therefore it is very important to use a metronome in your
practicing. If you don't have access to one, you can use
this online metronome to practice.
