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Drum Tutorial: Lesson One

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This is Lesson One of the Drum Tutorial I have written. It's for absolute beginners to drums and drumming. An easy and understandable way for people to learn how to play the drums. If you follow these tutorials at your own pace and you have a pinch of rhythmic ability before too long you will be able to hold a steady beat. If you haven't read it yet you better head over there now. Otherwise none of this will make sense to you. And now on to the lesson..

Drum Lesson: Straight 4/4 Beat 

Straight Beat 1

Drum Lesson: Straight 4/4 Beat 

Straight Beat 2

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Drum Lesson: Straight 4/4 Beat 

Straight Beat 3

Drum Lesson: Straight 4/4 Beat 

Straight Beat 4

You can really hammer this one home. Though also try and play it with some control and not so hard.

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Benefits of being a drummer 

The thought process behind being a drummer

  • In a band situation you get to have the most fun.
  • You're the most integral part of the band.
  • You've got the best seat.

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