Beginner Hand Drumming Lessons (Level 1)

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🎵 The objective of these private drum lessons is to enable the student to gain a greater set of technical and musical skills on their hand drum, and to help the student develop a greater understanding of the role of hand drums in modern music. 

🎵 This is achieved through the repetitive practices of technique and coordination, as well as developing critical listening skills demanded of drummers. 



COURSE BREAKDOWN:

Class 1:
- Intro: Drums In Music
- Parts of the drum
- How to strike the drum
- Building a Rhythm: Beat #1 & drum fill #1
- Student Freestyle

Class 2:
- The Importance of Warming Up
- "Invisible Drums" (Warm-up) & 8-Counts
- Review Beat #1 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #2
- Student Freestyle

Class 3:
- Warm-Ups: “Invisible Drums” & 8-Counts
- Reviewing: Drum Fill #2 & Repetitions
- Using Drum Fill #3
- Student Freestyle

Class 4:
- Warm-Ups: “Invisible Drums” &  8-Counts
- Reviewing Drum Fills 1, 2 & 3
- Learning About 2-Part Combos
- Playing 2-Part Combos: (1/2), (1/3) & (2/1)
- Student Freestyle



🎵 The lessons will meet the student at their skill level and assess ways in which they can grow as a drummer. 

🎵 Class videos will be posted along with a transcription of the rhythm/patterns.  
I will be reviewing students work as it is submitted and will send students tips and encouragement via classroom messages.

REQUIRED MUSIC GEAR: these lessons are designed for individual hand drums (i.e. djembe).
Please message Mr. Taylor to inquire about other drumming setups.

HOMEWORK: Each week, students will have new rhythms and exercises assigned.  Students will be asked to record a video of themselves playing the material and submit it each week. 

🌟 Most of all, let's have fun!!!