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In the 18th and final episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast series, we cover the remainder of the book, where we'll set out the next steps involved in completing "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide". These include:
6 Steps When Learning a New Song The Remaining 6 songs Certification and Free Choice UsageIf you've gotten this far in the series, THANK YOU! I hope everything we've covered so far will help guide you through the remaining pieces. Subscribe or follow my channels to be the first to hear about the next book in the Syllabus, which is currently being written.
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In the 17th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 76-78 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Identifying Loud Strikes in Notation Quarter Note Dynamic Exercises 8th Note Dynamic ExercisesThe purpose of this lesson is to get the player used to controlling how hard a drum is hit. It's rare you'll hear grooves where every drum stays at a consistent volume throughout. Learning to control loud and quiet strikes, is learning to develop your own sound.
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In the 16th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 70-75 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Knowledge Checkpoint! Quarter Note Grooves "Where's the Sand From?" - Key Grooves and Play-alongThe purpose of this lesson is to get the player used to playing only quarter notes on the hi-hats or cymbal, rather than 8th notes, whilst still maintaining 8th note patterns between the Bass and Snare Drums.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 15th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 65-69 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Closing the Hi-hats with a Snare Drum Opening the Hi-hats with a Snare Drum "Bang the Plank" Play-along pointersThe purpose of this lesson is to continue involving the 4th limb, in controlling the opening and closing of the Hi-hat cymbals whilst playing grooves and then putting this to use with the song "Bang the Plank"
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 14th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 62-64 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Identifying Open and Closed Hi-hats Closing the Hi-hats with a Bass drum Opening the Hi-Hats with a Bass drumThe purpose of this lesson is to start involving the 4th limb a little more and use it to control the opening and closing of the Hi-hat cymbals whilst playing grooves.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 13th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 58-61 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Ride Cymbal Identification "Savannah" Key Grooves on the Ride Cymbal "Oh Yeah" Key Grooves on the Ride Cymbal "Forget It" Play-alongThe purpose of this lesson is to take what was learned in previous Hi-hat grooves and apply the Ride Cymbal to those patterns. This, along with what was learned in Lesson 8 should put you in a good position to try the next piece in the book "Forget It".
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 12th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 54-57 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
"Tomorrow" Key Grooves "Tomorrow" song run throughThe purpose of this lesson is to take what was learned in exercise 8.1 and put that understanding of toms and fills into a song format and get you playing music!
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In the 11th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 52 and 53 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Learning the note placements for the High, Mid and Floor Toms 8th and 16th Note Fills around the kit Playing grooves into fillsThe purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to playing around the kit. The rhythms have already been learned in previous lessons, on the snare drum. Now we move these rhythms to different parts of the kit.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 10th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 47-51 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
8th Note Sticking Combinations 16th Note Sticking Combinations 8th and 16th Note Sticking Combinations Adding the FeetThe purpose of this lesson is to create flow between the hands through different sticking patterns. Many of these combinations are really good, pre-show warm ups. Once again, adding the feet will further develop your independence.
If you've got this far, WELL DONE! You've handled a lot of different techniques! Going forwards we'll be looking at a lot more songs and playing MUSIC!
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 9th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 42-45 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Paradiddles - 1/4 notes / 8th notes / 16th notes Paradiddles along with the FeetThe purpose of this lesson is to advance your hand technique a little further by essentially combining single and double sticking. The addition of the feet will further strengthen your independence on the kit.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 8th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 37-41 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
8th Note Grooves with Rests "Oh Yeah" Key Grooves "Oh Yeah" Play-alongThe purpose of this lesson is to help you understand how rests can be used within different grooves to change the feel of the pattern. This is then put into practice in the form of the song "Oh Yeah".
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In the 7th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 31-36 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Rest Values Note Values within 16th Note Variations Checkpoint!The purpose of this lesson is to help you understand the lengths of different rest values in relation to notes. We also look into how notes and rests can be combined to make longer notes.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 6th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 28-30 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
16th Note Variations How a Metronome can help with 16ths The "Rule" of FourThe purpose of this lesson is to help you understand the different rhythms that can be played within a group of four 16th notes and how a specific sticking pattern can help make things easier in the long run.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 5th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 26 and 27 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Double Sticking at different note values (Adding the Feet) Moving between different note values with Double Sticking (Adding the Feet)In Double Sticking, all of the exercises should be played R,R,L,L instead of the previously learned single sticking R,L,R,L
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands working alongside the feet, despite playing different patterns and therefore strengthening your independence.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 4th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 24 and 25 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Double Sticking at different note values (Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th Notes) Moving between different note values with Double StickingIn Double Sticking, all of the exercises should be played R,R,L,L instead of the previously learned single sticking R,L,R,L
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to hitting a drum or surface for two consecutive hits, instead of moving from one hand to the next.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 3rd episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 18-23 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
8th Note Beats Learning the Key Grooves of your first song "Savannah" Savannah play-alongThe purpose of this lesson is to get your hands and feet working together, in response to written notes on the page, with the addition of an audible backing track.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the 2nd episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 13-16 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Moving between different note values (Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th Notes) Adding the FeetAll of the exercises are based around single sticking, which means Right, Left, R,L,R,L etc.
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to switching between different note values, at a fixed tempo and to then add the feet to begin developing your 3-way and 4-way independence.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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In the first lesson of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 7-12 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Understanding Bars Using A Metronome Note Values - inc. Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th NotesAll of the exercises are based around single sticking, which means Right, Left, R,L,R,L etc.
The purpose of these first exercises is to get your hands used to working together rhythmically and to also translate notes on the page into actual rhythms. Pages 1-6 cover Drum Kit identification and Setup, along with a notation key and with a variety of stick holding grips to try out, so be sure to read through these first pages.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
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FREE WEEKLY DRUM LESSONS - STARTS 10th Jan 2023
Welcome to the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" Podcast. This aim of this series is to guide you through the exercises and pieces within the book "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" and help you get started on your drumming journey! Episodes will be released on a weekly basis and along the way you can get in touch with me for further guidance and instruction. Details on how to do this can be found within the episodes and show notes.
The first book in the I Hit Drums syllabus is designed to take you from a complete beginner, up to a Grade 1-2 standard.
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Best of luck with the material and I look forward to hearing from you. Marc.
