The “Doubling” Technique for Fills

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This drummer shows you how to use a double-stroke to add some spice and variety to your drum beat and fills. Use doubles in both hands to add complexity and variety to your beats. As always, warm up and practice with a metronome.
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Fast Double Bass Drumming

Learn how to play double bass – fast! Learn tips and tricks for playing double bass pedals – super fast. This video shows double bass technique in split screen, which makes it easy to follow. As always, warm up before you practice or play and always practice with a metronome. Enjoy!

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Playing a Basic Rock Beat

Do you want to learn to play drums for the very first time? Watch Mike Michalkow’s step-by-step drum video lesson to get started. It will guide you through a few simple patterns that form a basic rock drum beat. Learn to play the drum set by playing a basic rock beat. For more, see other lessons on this site.

Basic Drumset Beat

This lesson comes from FreeDrumLessons.com and shows you how to play a basic beat on the drum set. It’s good start for first-time drummers who want to learn how to play a basic beat on the drum set. Learn the basics here, then move on to more complex rhythm patterns as you get comfortable. As always, practice with a metronome to develop a good sense of rhythm and timing. Remember to warm up before you practice or play.

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Pandeiro Technique

This lesson shows basic pandeiro technique. Even if you don’t speak Portuguese, you’ll understand how to play this frame drum from Brasil. Use your thumb, finger tips, and the heal of your hand to play three basic sounds. The middle finger of the holding hand can be used to mute the head from below.

This video shows the Pandeiro as it is commonly played in Capoeira music. This style might be more accessible in some ways, as it uses fewer specific techniques.

Kanjira Solo

This is an amazing vocalized, then played, solo on the Indian Kanjira drum. The artist is Shree Sundarkumar. Enjoy!

Marimba Basics

This lesson provides a great overview of keyboard (mallet) techniques. It discusses the basics for playing the Marimba, how to hold the mallets, play notes & scales, and rolls. This lesson is courtesy of the 215th Army Band.

Tombak Solo

This is an example of the Persian Tombak, a goblet-shaped drum that is popular in Iran and surrounding countries. The head is played with the fingers and thumbs. A wide range of tones are available.

Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez

Drummer, Horacio Hernandes “El Negro” and Percussionist, Marc Quinonez perform on Drumset and Percussion in this Modern Drummer Festival special edition from Hudson Music. The piece is call “The Octopus” and features clave, poly rhythms, and some amazing artistry. Enjoy!