| The drum is the oldest known musical instrument in the | | | | major rock beats are built around basic 4/4 time |
| history of civilization and its basic design has not | | | | signature. It basically means that each measure or bar |
| changed in thousands of years. Drumming has a | | | | of music is split into four quarter notes. |
| profound history as a method of communication, and | | | | Then with the right hand the hi-hat is hit on every |
| the drum has an implementation of religious symbolism. | | | | count. The hi-hats are the foundation of most basic |
| Drums are a lot of fun to play, and every rock or pop | | | | rock drumming beats as they typically hold a steady |
| band needs them, so drummers are in ever increasing | | | | pulse while other limbs fill in on the snare and the bass |
| demand. There are different methods on how to learn | | | | versions. The rest is actually quite simple. Then the |
| and play this instrument. Different sized drums and | | | | bass and snare versions should be added on the |
| cymbals are arranged into kits, where a drummer can | | | | counts of 1 and 3 respectively. This will be the basic |
| pick from a variety of sounds to lead or accompany a | | | | drum beat. |
| particular song. | | | | When the basics are learnt you will be able to see |
| For starters, you can read on some basic care for | | | | how beats are built around this basic pattern. This is |
| your drum set. This includes setting up the drum kit, | | | | the basics to most rock drumming beats and grooves. |
| caring for the cymbals, and tuning the drums. While | | | | The next step for learning how to play this well is to |
| thinking of learning to play these one must have these | | | | practice stick control and the rudiments. Drums |
| four things: | | | | rudiments help one to build independence and speed. |
| A pair of drumsticks. | | | | The two most common rudiments are the single |
| A practice pad which simulate the bounce of an actual | | | | stroke roll and the double stroke roll. Since drumming is |
| drum, and usually have a rubber surface. | | | | all about beats and counts, a drummer should be very |
| A metronome to keep a steady beat. | | | | precise in timing. Timing is a major factor while learning |
| Some learning materials. | | | | to play drums. A drummer should be able to create |
| If someone is thinking of getting a professional help to | | | | the mood and groove for any song, adding fills and |
| learn to play this instrument well, they will learn how to | | | | accents in to pep things up. |
| set up the new drum kit, basic stick grip tips and | | | | Conclusion |
| techniques, using the kick drum and hi-hat pedals, | | | | The art of drumming possesses a huge variety of |
| playing rock and jazz patterns, and using dynamics to | | | | benefits in all aspects of day to day life. Most of the |
| make the playing more interesting. | | | | skills and techniques learned with this art can be |
| Simple steps to learn to play drums | | | | applied to other situations. Drumming is a good activity |
| The first step to do this is by counting. It is said that if | | | | for those who love to listen and create music while |
| you can count to four, you can play the drums. | | | | concentrating on rhythm. |
| Counting till 4 will be the basis of the beat. Virtually all | | | | |