How to Play the Drums

Summary: The backbone of any modern band is the drummer. A band can function without a guitarist, a bassist, or even a singer, but without a drummer most modern music feels like it lacks an essential part of the song. Originally used for communication rather than music, drums are the world’s oldest instrument, and their design has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. This set of videos will give you a crash course in playing the drums. It covers both beginner and intermediate topics, giving you, the viewer, tips for drummers of all abilities.

Unlike many other instruments, anyone can sit down at a drum set and make sounds. But, being able to truly “play” the drums is a skill that requires a lot of time and practice. In this series, our expert will teach you different methods for how to improve your drum skills. You will learn techniques for playing the normal parts of a drum kit such as the snare, the toms, the cymbals and the bass drum, and you will also learn how to play some more advanced pieces such as roto toms and the double bass.