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Patience…the key to learning the drum set
Published March 23, 2012 | 
Just like with anything in learning, it all takes patience. And learning
to be skillful on the drum set is no exception. There are many drum
techniques one can learn but your patience is what ultimately will
make you perform well.
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The beginner drummer’s timekeeper
Published March 19, 2012 | For the beginner drummer, an electonic timekeeper that will help you
stay solid with your tempo. Also, loud enough to play with real drums!
Play on!
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Drum Set For Drum Lessons
Published December 19, 2011 | Ready to start your beginner drum lessons but looking to
purchase a nice drum set for Christmas? Check out the
Gretsch Catalina drum set below. Great kit, awesome
price! Happy drumming!
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Beginner drum lessons should be easy
Published November 19, 2011 | When acquiring beginner drum lessons, make sure the instructions are easy
to follow and learn. Granted, when going through the learning curve, a certain
amount of frustration does surface. There should only be a minimal level of
challenge so that it does not dissolve your enthusiasm.
Fun beginner drum lesson
Published November 14, 2011 | Here's a cool drumbeat!
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
X X X X X X X X = HiHat
l l l l l l
l l • l • l = Snare
l l l l
• • • • = Bass drum
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Control your breathing when playing the drums
Published November 12, 2011 | Believe it or not, playing the drum set does require controlled breathing. No, you
don't have to take a special class to learn how to breathe. It's just being mindful
of how you breathe as you play. I have seen myself in the past as well as some
of my students, at times doing a beat or fill, hold their breath. It's a great indicator
of being tense which can lead to sloppy playing.
A good way to help eliminate the tension and regain controlled breathing is to
inhale deep breaths and exhale slowly. Perform these breathing exercises as you
play. Start out slowly and breathe through the parts that are challenging. This will
help you focus and relax.
Play favorite songs on the drum set
Published November 10, 2011 | Try playing your favorite songs on your drum set. As a beginner drummer, the
idea is not trying to perform what the drum artist is playing. What is important
is that you want to maintain a solid tempo and groove throughout the song.
Another drum lesson
Published November 8, 2011 | Here's another good beginner drum exercise. Play slowly.
Eighth and Sixteenth note
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + - 1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a
R R R R R R R R - R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
L L L L L L L L - L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
TweetWhat is your reason for wanting beginner drum lessons?
Published November 6, 2011 | I find it pretty cool the number of people that I run across who are
looking to take up beginner drum lessons. Their reasons for taking
lessons range from "always wanted to learn" to "play in a band". I'm
curious to know what your desire is for taking drum lessons. Let me
hear from you! Happy drumming.
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A junior drum set for your child
Published October 29, 2011 | Get the kids started right away with this junior drum set.
A complete kit at an affordable price!
Ludwig LJR106 Junior Drum Set
Included Components:
Drums:
10 x 16 in. Bass Drum
10 x 13 in. Floor Tom
5 x 10 in. Tom
5 x 8 in. Tom
4 x 12 in. Snare with strainer
Hardware:
Double Tom Holder, Tom Mounts, Bass drum pedal, Snare stand,
Cymbal Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Drum throne
Cymbals:
Hi-Hat Cymbals, Crash Cymbal
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