Sneak Peek of "Learning How To Play Songs On The Drums"

Welcome to the Learning How to Play Songs Course

 

Here is what you will learn in this part of the course:

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Whether you are in a cover band and need to learn an assortment of songs or joining a band and need to learn their set list, you need a system to help you identify and keep track of all the parts. It can get overwhelming very fast but that is why I am going to give you the framework to learn songs quickly and get inside the heads of the drummers who wrote those parts. Remember as a drummer101 member, I am with you every step of the way so feel free to email me kevin@drummer101.com

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This is your practice schedule for this week.

• Step 1 - Select a song to work on. Make sure it is realistic and not too difficult.  

• Step 2 - Try finding the feel of the song by tapping your foot or clapping on beats 2 and 4.

• Step 3 - Work on the first section where there are drums. Start counting along.

• Step 4 - Once you find the count, start playing along and try to match the drums on the recording. (This may take some time so be patient.)

• Step 5 - Slow the song down by using the YouTube trick if you run into a part that is too fast.

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Here is a list of songs I recommend you to work on if you are new to drumming. You can always find songs on your own as well. 

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• The Eagles - Hotel California

• Hoobastank - The Reason

• Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

• Tina Turner - What's Love Got to Do with It

• Kool & The Gang - Celebration

• Linkin Park - Shadow of the Day