Setting Up A Drum Kit:
As it’s likely you are new to drum kits, there are some important things you should know about setting up and maintaining your drum kit. Below is a video that has a step by step guide to setting up a drum kit. We also provide a writtten guide to setting up a drum kit which can be found here.
Your First Beat:
After setting up your drum kit, if this really is the first time you have ever played a drum kit properly, then the next important thing to learn is your first beat. This video provides a tutorial on the most simple beat for beginers. Generally, any drum teacher will teach you this beat, in this way in your first lesson. So if you are planning taking up drum lessons with your new kit then why not be one step ahead.
Basic Drum Fills:
Once you have mastered the basic drum beat (and there may be other beats your drum teacher has taught you), another important thing to learn is basic fills. The fills are link the beat together, which will make your drumming more fluid and not sound like the same thing over and over again. watch the following video tutorial for a full explanation.