Lesson 16: Open hi-hat sizzle sounds In Lesson Sixteen, you’ll learn how to incorporate the hi-hat “sizzle” into your grooves for a new sound. Also included in this lesson is a play-along track called “Spy Games”, excerpted from Mark Wessels’ book “A Fresh Approach to the Drumset”. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF …
Lesson 15: GROOVES AND FILLS on the toms, new note value: 16TH NOTES In Lesson Fifteen, you’ll learn ways to apply the toms to create new grooves and fills, then Wayne teaches a new note value: the 16th Note. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Stereo Isolation Headphones The …
Lesson 14: Introducing the Toms In Lesson Fourteen, Wayne introduces you to the toms. You’ll learn how to tune and mute them to make them sound great, how to set them up properly and some exercises that will help you move around the kit. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON IMPROVE …
Lesson 13: Ride Cymbal, Hi-Hat Foot Technique In this lesson, you’ll be introduced to the “Ride” Cymbal. Wayne talks about the “boom” cymbal stand and how to properly position the ride cymbal so that it’s within easy reach so that you avoid any extraneous motion or muscle fatigue when you play for extended periods of …
Lesson 12: Drum Fills, the Flam In Lesson Eleven, Wayne introduces you to the drum “fill” – the transition that a drummer plays between phrases. You’ll learn how to play some basic drum fills, where to place them and how to improvise to make up your own. You’ll also learn about the “crescendo” dynamic and …
Lesson 11: Introducing the Crash Cymbal In Lesson Eleven, Wayne introduces you to the “crash” cymbal, the parts of the cymbal, the cymbal stand and how to set up your crash so that it’s in the perfect ‘reachable’ position. You’ll also learn how to play the crash cymbal properly so that you avoid damaging your …
Lesson 10: 8th Note Rock Beats In Lesson Ten, Wayne introduces new 8th note beats and discusses how to vary the style of the grooves with the cross-stick technique. Use the “8th Note Combos” and the “Groove Library” to expand to even more drum beats! READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON …
Lesson 09: Music Notation, 8TH NOTES In Lesson Nine, you’ll learn the basics of music NOTATION and begin reading rhythms. Wayne also introduces you to a new groove that utilizes 8th notes in the hi-hat. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON Want TO LEARN MORE GROOVES THAT UTILIZE QUARTER & 8TH …
Lesson 08: Hi-Hat Foot Techniques In Lesson Eight, you’ll learn the “heel-up” and “heel-down” techniques for playing the hi-hat. You’ll also learn two new RUDIMENTS and work on 4-way coordination utilizing various sticking patterns. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON Want some inspiration? Here’s a video of JD Beck and DOMi …
Lesson 07: Introducing the Hi-Hat In Lesson Seven, you’ll learn about one of the most complex instrument on the kit: the HI-HAT. Wayne breaks it all down, shows you how to set it up, play with the sticks and teaches you some independence exercises. READY TO GET STARTED?DOWNLOAD A FREE PDF OF THIS LESSON GRAB …
