1-How to Play the Drums: Basic Equipment

This lesson is part of the series: Introduction to Drumming: The Basics, Drumming Lessons: Basics through Advanced

This video tutorial is a general overview of basic drumming equipment. In this first lesson, Jim reviews basic equipment used by drummers, what to look for in equipment, why different drummers use different types of sticks, which sticks are appropriate for which types of drums, the use of a practice pad, etc. This is a fantastic primer for someone who is completely new to drumming and looking to get started.

This lesson is excerpted from a broader course available from www.begindrumming.com. The Begin Drumming course is a 100% comprehensive drumming course which takes you from absolute beginner to expert soloist without any gimmicky short cuts! Through a combination of video and written lessons, the course will teach you proper technique as well as how to read drum music.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider myself still a student as well, because I have a passion for constantly learning. I learn every day when I watch other drummers, and I analyze what works and what doesn’t. Performing, Educating and Learning have been my life and my living for well over 20 years.

I've had a tremendously broad background in drumming. I've played in rock bands, orchestras, marching bands - everything from high-brow contemporary music to Latin American stuff.

I spent six years at university studying percussion performance full time, and I ended up with a...

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