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Essential Grooves and Patterns to Take Your Drumming to the Next Level!! (FLEX)
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Ages 13-18
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8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Each week there will be a list of exercises to practice and the exercises will be presented in music notation format and demonstrated on video.Assessment
Written report/informal assessment.Class Experience
Each week is a focus on an essential element of drumming. A rudiment/pattern is presented and several variations and approaches to that pattern are demonstrated in video format and written out in drum notation. Usually there will be one essential rudiment and one essential groove per lesson however there are two weeks where only one concept is presented because of the vast amount of variable practice approaches to the concept - it is more than enough to fill one lesson. The student will learn practical hand warm up exercises, grooves using quarter notes, 8th notes and 16th notes as well as triplet rhythms, fills and moving around the drumset and how to make the most out of all of the pieces of the kit eg: cymbals, toms, snare etc. The vast amount of information in this course is such that there is no need to rush through the elements presented. I purposefully filled the course so that the student can continue practicing and developing long after the 8 week period has expired. This is the same information I teach my one on one students and with the varied approach to each rudiment and groove there are endless modes of practice to be explored. I am always available for questions etc. I will respond quickly and if needed we can meet on zoom together or I can send more detailed video demonstrations. It is my goal to get your child the best learning experience that will set up a strong foundation for future growth and long term enjoyment of playing the drums!
Learning Goals
After this 8 weeks the student will have a much deeper understanding of the fundamental foundations of drumming, strong technique and will have a much larger repertoire of grooves/fills and basic knowledge. This will provide a springboard into a much wider world of the drums!
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Essential Grooves and Patterns Week 1
Week 1 focuses on building a strong technical foundation for your future learning to grow upon. The lesson is based around the essential rudiment pattern of the single stroke roll and the second section of the lesson is built around the essential groove concept of the 8th note rock beat including bass drum variations.
Lesson 2:
Essential Grooves and Patterns Week 2
Week 2 is carrying forward from week 1 by moving on to the essential rudimentary pattern of the double stroke roll used in a variety of applications. The second section of the lesson is looking indepth at the quarter note rock beat with bass drum variations.
Lesson 3:
Essential Grooves and Patterns Week 3
Week 3 is diving into a detailed look at the essential rudiment of the paradiddle and its inversions, played on the snare and involving the other drums of the kit. The essential groove section of this week's lesson is the 16th note rock beat with bass drum variations.
Lesson 4:
Essential Grooves and Patterns Week 4
Week 4 is going in a slightly different direction from the previous first 3 lessons. In this week's lesson we focus on the essential concept of rhythmic theory on the drumset. Specifically looking closely at the difference between the regular 8th note rhythmic subdivision, and the 8th note triplet subdivision. Exercises are played both on snare drum alone and also applied as full kit grooves.
Other Details
Supply List
student should have a full drum set and sticks
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Essential listening recommendations can be found online (spotify, apple music etc)
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional touring and recording drummer with over 25 years of international experience performing all style of music including classic rock, pop, cabaret, vocal jazz, R n B, soul and funk and many others. I have taught hundreds of students of all ages from young children to adult hobbyists to college jazz students.
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