1/4 Note Drumming Exercise 2

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Part of the video series: Learning To Read Drum Music 1

Summary: Get 1/4 Note drumming practice with expert tips and advice on reading drum music and beats in this free video.

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Jason Kay Jason Kay has been playing drums for over 30 years. He's traveled throughout America, Asia and Europe, playing with Blues, Rock, and Country bands. Jason has ... read more

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1/4 Note Drumming Exercise 2

In this next exercise where going to rest on two. Once again I want you to look down at your hands and your fingers and make sure everything looks correct. Thumbs on the sticks first finger underneath other sticks other fingers actually loosely touching. Again keep these things in mind when your practicing. Also I want to see this up and down motion of your drumsticks. And this figures resting on two so where count it 1,2, ready go 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4. Now I'm going to start again I want you to play along with. And I want you to count out loud. And as your playing take a look down at your hands. Make sure everything is looking correct. Also again make sure that you stay with me. Try to hit it the same time with me. And try to keep your sticks right down here by the drum, don't be bringing them way up high in the air 1,2, ready go 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4.

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