Video Library Lessons: A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set
Fresh Approach to Drum Set: Introduction
Everything you could ever want to get started the right way! In this lesson, Stanton takes you on a tour of the drumset, demonstrating all the possibilities for sounds that you can create with the drums and cymbals. He also discusses the sticks and other implements, gives you practice tips, shows you how to set up your kit and gives you tuning advice to make it sound good. Finally, Stanton shows you how to hold the sticks using the matched and traditional grips.
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 1
Including video lessons on The Rebound Stroke (also called “Free Stroke” or “Natural Stroke”), and the first 3 Essential Rudiments (Single Stroke Roll, Double Stroke Roll and Single Paradiddle).
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 2
This lesson includes: 24 Essential Sticking Patterns, Bass Drum Technique, Hi-Hat Pedal Technique
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 3
This lesson includes: Instructions for playing the Hi-Hat with the sticks, Beginning Independence Exercises, “Rock Star” Play-along Track & Music Notation Basics.
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 4
This lesson includes: Quarter Note/Rest Music Reading Exercises, Independence, Ride Cymbal explanation and demonstration, “Rock Steady” play-along track demonstration.
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 5
This lesson includes: 8th Notes in Quarter Time Signatures, 8th Note Rock Beats, Music Reading: 8ths and Quarters, “Solid As A Rock” Play-along Track
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 6
This lesson includes: New 8th Note Rock Beats, Independence, The Crash Cymbal, “8 Ball in the Corner” Playalong Track.
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 7
This lesson covers explanation and demonstration of the toms, Beats Using the Toms, the Multiple Bounce (Buzz) Roll and “Jungle Drums” Play-along Track
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 8
This lesson covers 2 Count Drum Fills, 4 Count Drum Fills, Fill Concepts: Sustaining Momentum, “Solid Time” Play-Along Track.
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Learn MoreFresh Approach to Drum Set: Lesson 9
This lesson covers Open Hi-Hat Sounds, New Rudiment: 5 Stroke Roll, 8th Note Combos, Cross-Stick, “Spy Games” Play-along Track.
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