LEARNING HOW TO PLAY DRUMS

Jan 04, 2008

http://www.HearandPlayDrums.com for more audio and video examples! Discover: The secrets to playing drums by ear even if you don't have any prior knowledge or past training. How to take your drumming to the next level if you already play well. Advanced players: How to instantly incorporate fancy licks and tricks into your drum playing. And much more... http://www.HearandPlayDrums.com Learn, from start to finish, everything you need to know to play drums like a professional. Learn tons of practice techniques that'll make you an expert drummer in only half the time. Explore the ins and outs of ALL your basic rudiments and why they are so important on the drum set (...and not just in marching band situations). Cut your learning curve in half by learning a lot of the basics and fundamentals that took Bam years to pick up on his own (independence, timing, counting, rudiments on the drum set, fills, and more)! Ready to order? Independence for Beginners: How to make every limb play different rhythms without getting confused. How to properly hold the drum sticks and an overview on the various types and sizes of drum sticks and their purposes. Learn the major Do's and Don'ts when picking the right kind, brand, and size of drum equipment to match your specific style. Learn the basics to counting and what quarter, 8th, and 16th notes are. Why the single-stroke roll, double-stroke roll, 5-stroke roll, paradiddle, flam, and flam-tap are important and how to incorporate them into your playing. Ready to order? Learn the secrets to accenting the right notes to gain a more professional sound! Learn to create instant fills on the spot using Bam's unique "Chop Chop Barbeque" method. How to lock with the bass player and guarantee that you're always laying a rock-solid foundation for the other members of the band. Master loads of stop patterns that'll be sure to add flavor to your playing. Discover the secrets of "ghost notes" and the importance of using them in your practice sessions and during live performances. Explore time signatures like 4/4, 2/4, cut-time, 3/4, 6/8, and more! The importance of your job as a drummer and how to play in the "pocket." How to play super fast flams on all drums --- especially the famous "snare / floor-tom / kick-drum" flam combination. How to alternate between various hi-hat patterns and the rules on mixing and matching them to create an endless amount of grooves. How to properly position your foot on the bass drum pedal to ensure a strong, consistent hit each time. Click to order How to play ultra-advanced fills, stroke-for-stroke! Bam repeats himself plenty of times and takes these advanced fills slow enough for anyone to catch on! Master the art of "crossovers" and how to enhance your grooves and fills by using them in the right places. Diversify your playing by learning gospel, jazz, funk, rock, and Latin grooves... all broken down, step-by-step. Improve your bass pedal speed: Techniques and tricks that you can use to double your foot speed right away. The Art of Soloing: How to "wow" audiences by incorporating a plethora of rhythms and tricks. Never play the same thing twice (... or get caught for that matter)! Cross-stick techniques and when to use them during live performances. Gospel playing: How to play uptempo shouting music on the drums. Click to order Master hi-hat and ride cymbal techniques: When and why to play on the bell of your ride cymbal (especially during uptempo beats). Unique usages for the "triplet" and why it's so powerful when used in various situations. Rim shot secrets: What most musicians don't understand about rim shots and how to use them appropriately. Advanced "licks" and "tricks" that only experienced drummers should try to imitate. All others beware. And much more!