How to Do a Press Drum Roll

Summary: The drum is perhaps the oldest known musical instrument and its basic design has not changed in thousands of years. Far from today’s uses as a percussive foundation for pop music or for fueling marching band excitement, drumming has a more profound history as a method of communication, and as an implement of religious symbolism.

In this free video series, our expert Jason Kay will teach you how to do a press drum roll. He will show you how to hold the drumsticks, how to strike the drum head properly, give you some tips on playing the press roll evenly and faster, and even teach you how to count while your doing the drum roll to improve timing and precision. Finally Jason will give you some exercises you can do at home to perfect your press drum roll.