5356847811110879 Drums- Foundation | Nathaniel School
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Foundation Course

🇮🇳 Rs. 20000 / 🌎 420$

Whether in cultures east or west, rhythm has and continues to play a primal (and vital) role in virtually any form of music evolved by humans. Drums have been used as percussive devices for purposes as diverse as rituals to call down rain in Africa, to lift the fighting morale of soldiers marching into battle in medieval Europe or to keep jazz ensembles in Swing-era New York on the ball.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to

  • Recognise the different parts of the drum

  • Play Various styles & techniques with hands & feet

  • Play with and without a metronome

  • Play basic beats and roll patterns

  • Jam with other musicians

Curriculum

Introduction

  • Why play Drums.

  • Basic Attitude & Approach (physical/mental) to the set.

Playing along with songs

  • Listening to songs.

  • Learning how to play along with songs.

  • Playing rolls in time with songs.

  • Improvising to songs.

  • Listen to all the musicians in a band & locking in.

Drums Terminology

  • Different parts of the Drums

  • Parts of the Drumstick

Basic Hand & Feet Introduction

  • Various styles & techniques of playing with the hands & feet.

  • Foundation Exercises for Hands & Feet

  • Exercises to build up muscle memory, feel, strengthen reflexes & mental & physical endurance.

  • Practising with & without a Metronome

Basic Beats

  • Practicing today's’ most popular & sought after beats

Basic Roll Patterns

  • Introduction to playing rolls.

  • Various roll configurations.

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