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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Getting Started On Drums
In this course, you’ll be able to see exactly how Jared sets up his drum-set. If you’re having trouble setting up your drum-set, you can use this course as a reference!
Chapter 2 - Practicing
How To Practice Effectively
This course is all about effective practicing. Stephen Taylor will walk you through his approach to practicing and discuss topics like scheduling, warming up, creative triggers, and much more. You can also download a PDF version of a “Practice Routine Generator” at the bottom of this page!
Chapter 3 - Learning Grips
How To Hold Your Drumsticks
Bruce Becker is a master of drum-set technique. If you want to learn more about any of the grips discussed in Chapter 3, you can check out this course with Bruce Becker!
Chapter 4 - Learning Notation
Note Value Courses
Here you’ll find a number of different courses that will dive deeper into note values and music theory. You can also download a PDF version of the notation legend at the bottom of this page!
Chapter 5 - Learning Rudiments
All 40 Rudiments
In Chapter 5, you were introduced to five essential rudiments. If you’re looking to develop even more drum-set vocabulary, you can learn 35 other drum rudiments here!
Chapter 6 - Applying Techniques
Developing Dynamics
In this course, Dave Atkinson will explain how he incorporates the techniques explained in Chapter 7 into a musical context!
Chapter 7 - Learning Musical Styles
Drumless Play-Along Tracks
Here you’ll find play-along tracks that go with each style of music you’ve learned in this chapter. Once you’ve completed Chapter 10, go back and practice the drum beats from Chapter 9 along with their corresponding play-along track!
Chapter 8 - Playing To Music
Drumless Play-Along Tracks
Here you’ll find all of the resources for Chapter 10. You can turn the drums or click on and off. You can also download a PDF version of a “Cheat Sheet” at the bottom of this page!