DRUMMING DILEMMAS
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Nathan Williams answers your Drumming dilemmas questions and common problems for drummers everywhere.
* How to buy a drum kit
A must see for any beginner about to invest in a drum kit. From Drums to Cymbals to Sticks – there are some useful suggestions in this video. Click here
Got your drum kit?- Now get some tips for starting playing.
* Drummer Tips
There are a lot of things we should and shouldn’t do as drummers. Watch this video for a short list of what’s good and what’s not! Click here
* Basic Economy of motion
Ever feel really tired after a gig? It could be that you’re putting unnecessary force into your playing. Check here for some tips… Click here
* Latin Grooves
In this video, we see a few South American grooves demonstrated on the drum kit. These examples are slightly more advanced than the ones featured in Beginner Drum Lesson Pack 2, so if you’re just starting – check there first. Click here
* Jazz/Swing
One of the trickiest styles of music to play – here we have a few tips on playing a basic Swing pattern and how to get a “Jazzier” sound. Click here
* Chuck Es in Love
In the wonderful song “Chuck Es in Love” by Rickie Lee Jones, there is a very famous drum fill played by Steve Gadd. Check out this video to see how to play it… Click here
* Rolls
Drum rolls are often neglected by drummers. They can be a very useful tool in a drummer’s arsenal… Click here
* Drumming Essentials
Whether you’re playing at the local pub or headlining at Glastonbury – there are some things a drummer should never travel without. Check this list and see if there’s anything you may have missed! Click here
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