[theslam]

so far evoryone has great ideas, but id like to add another:
what about percussion lessons. im talken congas, Djembes, cajons, dumbeks, darbukas, tabla drums, tambereens (spell cheak), chimes, udu drums, irish Bodhrons, marrakas and shakers the list goes on and on...........each drum has its own personality and way of playing it

and again you should talk about not over playing. some times the best and most powerful thing a percussionist/ drummer can do is just play 1/8th notes with a shaker or not play at all.

[secondbanana]

I live in southwester Pennsylvania, an area of the world that was settled by immigrants from eastern Europe. Their traditions are still very much alive here and even if you are italian or irish, polkas are played at wedding receptions. I realize that it is an easy beat, but I would like to learn it correctly in the event I get to play at a wedding gig. Thanks.

[Matt Shank]

secondbanana, on Aug 23 2009, 08:59 PM, said:

I live in southwester Pennsylvania, an area of the world that was settled by immigrants from eastern Europe. Their traditions are still very much alive here and even if you are italian or irish, polkas are played at wedding receptions. I realize that it is an easy beat, but I would like to learn it correctly in the event I get to play at a wedding gig. Thanks.

You're across state from me and it's completely opposite. It's mostly country here. With some rock.

[Remmurd]

vicfirth1985, on Aug 23 2009, 08:18 PM, said:

You're across state from me and it's completely opposite. It's mostly country here. With some rock.

Or do you mean it mostly chumpish rock with somewhat country lyrics. With some rock. ?

[Matt Shank]

It's mainly country music, except in the cities where it's rock.

[Baterinha]

I can make some basic videos on Brazilian Drumming, you just need to re-record it then.

Mixing rudiments, check this dude:


http://www.youtube.c...u/1/WG_aIt3Dcso


And some exercises to make you feel more comfortable when you sit in a diferent kit, that u not used to, such as exercises using 2 toms, then 1 tom and 1 floor tom, then just a floor tom etc...

CYMBAL CARE LESSONS!!!!!!!!!! <===========


broken down double bass beats. such as:

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=lUZYwKvhKTE at 2:17 minutes of the video.


THX =p

This post has been edited by Baterinha: 28 October 2009 - 07:48 PM

[hatchet135]

It would be cool if there was videos on how to play uncommon types of drums (latin, eastern, etc.). Like techniques on how to get the best tone out of them. I think that'd be awesome. Great job with the site guys! It's been really helpful.

[mocha]

an idea probably brought up before i dont know and i dont wanna go through all the posts in this topic.
should have metal drumming for people in the drum lessons portion of this site. i think it would be really good and be very popular. just an idea

[Jared Falk]

mocha, on Dec 24 2009, 10:49 PM, said:

an idea probably brought up before i dont know and i dont wanna go through all the posts in this topic.
should have metal drumming for people in the drum lessons portion of this site. i think it would be really good and be very popular. just an idea

I agree...I am going to work on this in the new year I promise

I am NOT the guy to teach metal, but I know a few drummers who would be awesome!

[mocha]

thanks man that would be really awsome would just love it

[Prog70]

Didn't go through all the 4 pages but

What about A lesson about Transiting from Close Handed Playing To Open Handed Playing ?
With all the things to take into consideration : How to incorporate Opposite Hand lead,
balancing your dynamics to still sound well, are you a right hand or left hand dominant,
do you play on a righty or a lefty setup, in wich situations is it the best to switch from close
to open too (cause you can also play open once in a while to acheive certain types of
beats).

Because it's easy to say just uncross but it's a lot of work actually (I saw Mr Dupperon secret lesson
but remember that he is left handed dominant too).

This post has been edited by Prog70: 11 January 2010 - 03:44 PM

[rocknroll0408]

Hey Jared
You should have a lesson on heavy metal beats and possibly fills. I think it would be way cool.
rocknroll0408

[Tom Shand]

I have been drumming for four years now (if this post big's me up sorry, believe me. I am no pro) and I've had to teach my self alot of stuff due to not having lessions due to cost, waiting lists and so on and being at school I've noticed a lot of people when drumming and not getting lessons do things very differently such as if they don't get lessons they always put there best into every song while taught drummers don't there always much more reserved (well usually) (Nicklebacks drummer being a example of this when compaired to Black Stone Cherry's as both bands have the same style) so lessons on playing with a band, playing in the pocket (as that can be a very good tool), and working with Bass/guitar creating grooves and as such like making the bass drum and/or snare and/or even lead hand getting insync with what ever band instruments there is.

Also another point of seeing loads of young drummers at my school is that few have little if not no concept of diiferent timing signitares like 6/8 (How come there isn't ANY videos of that here, thats like the second most popular timing in popular music!!!!!!) I saw a friend do a six eight beat and a four four fill so he was out of time when he came back so lessons on basics like that to ease 4/4 drummer into the concept of different time signatures and the mind set of thinking about them. (However that may be done. As I still have the same problem.)

Lessons on varity in fills to show people you don't need a colossal kit to pull something amazing, that would be a good subject.

And also lessons on building wrist strengh (as I have really have problems with my left hand( but having the lessons in a way that make's it fun and not just and chore as that put me off doing it for ages.

I know I may sound nagging but anyway your site is extremly helpful and thank you for it (and reading this!)

Many thanks Tom

[Matt Shank]

Tom Shand, on May 9 2010, 05:53 PM, said:

Also another point of seeing loads of young drummers at my school is that few have little if not no concept of diiferent timing signitares like 6/8 (How come there isn't ANY videos of that here, thats like the second most popular timing in popular music!!!!!!)

I know there's no lessons in the free section, but 6/8 beats are covered in the " Rock Drumming System"
IMO, the system is worth every penny ( and then some )

[Tom Shand]

vicfirth1985, on May 10 2010, 01:14 AM, said:

I know there's no lessons in the free section, but 6/8 beats are covered in the " Rock Drumming System"
IMO, the system is worth every penny ( and then some )

Yes but that requires money. I don't have money My hi-hats have been cracked for months now and there not gonna be replaced soon. And yeah it does suck.

[Remmurd]

Remember the epigram beggars can't be choosers. Im not saying your a beggar though.

[Panoramix]

I don't know if this has been suggested already, I didn't read all the previous suggestions:

How about lessons on recording drums? Practical advice on how to set up a small home studio so you can record your drumkit, microphones and placement, maybe even some general mixing tips?

[Prog70]

what about drum books reviews

like stick control
future sounds
the new breed

or at least links

[Remmurd]

A couple lessons on some "Gospel Licks", would get this site A LOT of traffic.

[pwatts78]

Jared Falk, on Apr 24 2009, 11:31 AM, said:

This is a dedicated thread to submit your drum lesson ideas. If your lesson idea is chosen it will be added to the Drum Lessons Section or the Secret Lessons.