Learn to Play Drums Vol. 1 (step-by-step lessons)

Drums With Willie is a complete course to learn the drums, great for beginners or those coming back!

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Description

Used by thousands of students worldwide, Drums With Willie is a step-by-step method for students who are new to the drums…or coming back!

Each unit is broken into 5 topics:

  1. Improvisation - this is where you learn different fills that you can use for both drums solos and while playing grooves
  2. Grooves - this is what playing drums is all about! You'll learn different grooves in a variety of styles step-by-step
  3. Reading Music - knowing how to read music is an important skill for drummers. You'll learn techniques to read music faster and easier than before
  4. Rhythm - this is the BIG ONE. Without good, solid rhythm you're lost as a drummer. You'll learn how to internalize rhythm so you're rock solid behind the drums.
  5. Technique - if you can't PLAY a groove or fill, what's the point? This section shows you how to build a proper technique that will serve you for years to come.

In this first volume, some of the techniques you'll learn includes:

  • Single and double-stroke rolls, single paradiddles
  • Reading using quarter notes, pairs of eighth notes, and quarter rests
  • Basic rock grooves using eighth notes on hi-hat or ride cymbal and simple bass drum rhythms
  • Double and triple paradiddles
  • Reading: adding single eighth notes on upbeats
  • Adding eighth note upbeats on the bass drum
  • Single flams
  • Reading: adding groups of four sixteenth notes
  • Grooves based on hi-hat sixteenth notes, part one
  • Adding accents to single paradiddles
  • Reading: adding the rhythm eighth&two sixteenths
  • Grooves based on hi-hat sixteenth notes, part two
  • Double and triple paradiddles with accents
  • Reading: adding the rhythm two sixteenths&one eighth
  • Grooves incorporating eighth note upbeats on hi-hat or ride
  • Single, double, and triple paradiddles with rack tom accents
  • Flam taps
  • Reading: adding the rhythm sixteenth, eighth, sixteenth
  • Grooves incorporating sixteenths on snare and bass
  • Adding fills to grooves
  • Drum set improvisation utilizing the reading exercises

Video features:

  • Overhead camera so you see EVERYTHING
  • Picture-in-picture so you see your teacher...not just the top of his head!
  • Ability to move back and forth in the video so you learn every note

If you're looking for a complete course to learn the drums...look no further. 

What You Will Learn!

  • Improve hand speed and coordination
  • Be able to internalize rhythm so you're rock solid behind the drums
  • Understand paradiddles and flam taps
  • Incorporate upbeats and accents
  • Play different grooves in a variety of styles step-by-step
  • Utilize techniques to read music faster and easier than before

Who Should Attend!

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to play the drums
  • Those who played drums in the past and want to brush up on their techniques