Thank you for your interest in checking out this drum book on how to play the drums. This drum book is for anyone that loves music and thinks that playing the drums looks fun. Well, I can tell you from experience that it really is!! We will be learning drum beats that you can play along to some of your favorite rock and pop songs.
Included are videos that demonstrate the lessons and printable sheet music.
Through my experience of being a drummer for over three decades and being a drum instructor, I have distilled what I think you will need to know to start playing the drum set into four main categories:
- Drumming Foundation
- Drum Beats
- Sticking Patterns
- Drummer Inspiration
Now if learning to play the drums is like a big chocolate cake, some drum books may make the mistake of trying to feed you the whole cake in one sitting. You will end up over fed and miserable. This drum book, on the other hand, is like is the perfect slice of chocolate cake that will keep you wanting to come back for more.
This drum book is designed specifically for beginners. We will have fun going through it in an easy to understand way. After the short amount of time it will take you to go through the drum lessons, you will know how to play drum beats on the drum set. You will be able to play along to some of your favorite songs and start to play in a band. And you will learn basic sticking patterns to practice so you can continue to get better at playing the drums.
After completing this drum book, you will have a strong rhythmic foundation that you can build upon and use to take your drumming to whatever level you wish to. Full of eye-opening information and great resources on drumming, this book will help new drummers build confidence on the drum set. The greatest aspect of playing drums is creating and sharing music with others and having a great time doing it. So let’s get started in the fun, rewarding, and exciting world of drumming!!
