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Video excerpts of live drum lessons
Hi all — I’m back again after SUCH a long break. My apologies to all those subscribers who have been waiting. No, I haven’t abandoned you — in fact I’ve just been really hard at work creating new stuff for you guys to get stuck into for 2009.
Today I have something which you may find cool and useful. It’s some video clips from a live lesson I’m giving to one of my beginner students. There is no particular reason for choosing this particular session — it’s just a peek into a real life lesson. I plan to do a few more of these in the coming months, so you should all find a good nugget or two to use in your own drumming. (Part 2 is here.)
- Video 1 — some tips on hand position and grip at the drum kit.
- Video 2 — this video takes the student (off camera) through an exercise from the Begin Drumming book. It’s an exercise in using semiquaver rests and the suggested sticking patterns. So you can follow the logic of what I’m saying, I’ve included a picture of the exercise with that video.
- Video 3 — a look at some paradiddle exercises, and paradiddle technique.
Video 1 — Hand position & stick grip at the drum kit
Video 2 — Using semiquaver rests — drumming worksheet
Video 3 — Paradiddle exercises and tips
As usual drummers… yours for better drumming,
Jim McCarthy
P.S. For more detailed info on drumming technique, check out the book “Stick Technique” at www.sticktechnique.com.