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Drum Pad Basic Skills Level 1 Ages 6-9
Laura Blanchard
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(11)
This class is designed for the young musician who has little to no experience playing the drums or using rhythms and is interested in being introduced to drumming. Drum pads and drum instruments welcome!
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
This class is an authentic learning environment where we are learning to transfer rhythm activities to an instrument and begin to play like the professionals do. Learners will:
1. read music as a set of instructions through standard notation for percussion for quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes and quarter and eighth rests.
2. learn a basic stick grip and how to sit or stand to play the drum
The role of the teacher will be to guide through active listening and responding...8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction + My First PatternsHow to 1) hold the sticks 2) different types of strikes 3) reading the sticking choreography 4) building a steady beatWeek 2Lesson 2Pattern Set 1Applying skills of Lesson 1 to larger beat groupings (4 measures) using quarter notes and rests, and eighth notes such as 2/4, 3/4, & 4/4.Week 3Lesson 3Pattern Set 2Applying beat groupings of quarter and eighth notes to complex time signatures such as 6/8, 9/8, 12/8.Week 4Lesson 4Pattern Set 3All about accents and mirroring to learn drumming patterns and choregraphy.Week 5Lesson 5Pattern Set 4Sixteenth notes and variationsWeek 6Lesson 6Pattern Set 5Introduction to sight reading and using call and response to play patterns.Week 7Lesson 7Pattern Set 6Stamina builders and playing longer pattern groups 8 measures and longer.Week 8Lesson 8Pattern Set 7Write your own pattern!
- General Music: MU: Cr1.2b: generate musical patterns and ideas on the drum pad. Understand the rudiments used for drums in a variety of musical situations.
- General Music: MU:Pr4.2.2a, MU:Pr4.2.2b: apply their knowledge of reading standard percussion notation and what the role of the drum is in an ensemble or for an audience to create sounds, beats, patterns, an calls
- General Music: Cr2.1.2a, Cr2.1.2b: making creative decisions using the elements of music. Participate and connect their performance to engage their audience and entertain.
For over a decade, I have provided music instruction for PreK through high school across all types of instruments and ensembles. My students have gone on to successful careers with many of them performing in music. My skills of learning one instrument and being able to effectively transfer that understanding to many other instruments have served me well as a school music educator and earning a Master's of Music from the University of Tennessee for general, vocal, and instrumental education. I have been recognized in the music education industry for my innovative teaching and a dedication to ensuring my students receive appropriate teaching methods that help them effectively and safely develop their potential. Thank you for making me part of your journey.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Practicing is a way to internalize and test your skills. Supplemental activities for the learner to engage with will be offered to support growth and development in general music skills and coordination skills as they apply to performing on a drum set.Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will have the opportunity to share their performances on the drum pad as well as write a drumming composition of their own.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Each week, an achievement record of skill development will be provided in the post after class.
The learning leader is able to adapt instruction according to student needs and learning styles.
No experience is required.
You will need: 1. Drum sticks 2. Drum pad or something to drum on 3. Pencil (ready to use) 4. Printed or digital copy of the weeks' cadences for class discussion
All materials for this class experience are original creations for the learners of this class.
Joined January, 2024
5.0
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Tennessee
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ohio University
Hi! I am Laura, and I am thrilled to meet your learner! I am a dynamic and energetic learning leader with 20+ years of experience in education and relationship development. My passion is helping others identify their goals and guiding them to a...
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Group Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
20 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-4 learners per class
