Drum Lesson I -

Hi-hats (for keeping time), the Crash (for accents), and the Ride (for steady patterns). 2. Proper Grip and Posture

Drumming isn't about hitting hard; it’s about managing energy. Drum Lesson I

Using the wrists like a hinge rather than moving the entire arm. 4. Rhythmic Notation (The Basics) Music is a language of time. In Lesson I, we introduce: Quarter Notes: Counting "1 - 2 - 3 - 4." Eighth Notes: Counting "1 - & - 2 - & - 3 - & - 4 - &." 5. Your First Groove: The "Money Beat" Hi-hats (for keeping time), the Crash (for accents),