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Tell a story with rhythm and tones by playing African drums. Learn how to play the djembe and other drums in this free video series from a musician. Part 1 of 21 - How to Play African drums. Play African drums - Part 2 of 21. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage. ...more

Rock and roll is a drummer's paradise. Learn how to play big rock beats and fills on the drums in different time signatures in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play rock & roll drums. Play rock & roll drums - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this ...more

How to play the song 'Float On' by Modest Mouse on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play "Float On" by Modest Mouse on drums. Play "Float On" by Modest ...more

Have you always wanted to be the drummer in a famous rock and roll band, but you're still just a beginner? This tutorial starts from the very beginning and shows you how to play the drums, starting with a basic, versatile beat. The tutorials gradually increase, until, at the e ...more

How to play a basic punk beat on the drums; get professional tips and instruction from an expert drummer on playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video. Part 1 of 9 - How to Play a basic punk beat on drums. Play a basic punk beat on drums - Part 2 of 9. Clic ...more

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a famous grunge song by Nirvana that has a signature rock beat. Learn how to play drums for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in this free cover songs and drumming technique video lesson. Part 1 of 9 - How to Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana on dr ...more

Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. In this indispensable installment from his video lesson series in which he covers basic brush skills on the drumset, Peter will guide you through playing time with the brush ...more

In this video, we learn how to play "She Bangs the Drums" by Stone Roses on guitar. Start the intro with an A, then move to the third string second fret and then play the E. You will play this several times, until you reach the first verse of the song. After this, you will pla ...more

Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels d ...more

Donny Gruendler, a faculty member at Musicians Institute, has become and expert at performing with backing tracks, manually triggering samples, and playing with loops (both live and in the studio). In this installment from his video tutorial series in which he discusses the fu ...more

Learn how to play transformations in odd time signatures on the drums. Alan Schechner will teach you how to master your dreams of drumming mastery, just don't wet your pants watching him play.

A band leader, classical percussionist, clinician and author, Steve Houghton is also the associate professor of percussion and jazz at Indiana University-Bloomington, and is on faculty at the Henry Mancini Institute. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fu ...more

New to jazz drumming or simply looking for a few pointers? In this installment from his video tutorial series (in which he covers everything from improving timekeeping to creativity and orchestrations in patterns and drum fills), Brian Ferguson demonstrates how to keep basic t ...more

In this section, Chris Traylor teaches you how to play open hi-hat shuffles on your drums. Shuffle your way along to success. Or just keep it a hobby that you never share with anybody. It's your call.

In percussion, the paradiddle is a four-note pattern of the form RLRR or LRLL. When multiple paradiddles are played in succession, the first note always alternates between right and left. Paradiddles. Isn't that a funny word? It's reason enough to watch this.

Learn a practice drill for drummers - The Pyramid Drill. First you play a beat then repeat it in reverse order.

Drummer Jeff Indyke teaches you how to play 32nd note syncopated fills on the drums

Drummer Jeff Indyke teaches you how to play a commercial bolero on the drums.

This is episode 18 of the Frame Drum Video Podcast. Using shakers, jingles, rings and chains in lapstyle frame drumming can expand you sound. FramedDrums.net show you how to add these noise and sound makers to your percussion set.

Dom Famularo's infectious smile and drumming talents make him one of the most sought-after drummers and clincians in the world. In this installment from his video series dedicated to a wide variety of topics–from drum strokes to styles–, Dom demonstrates the half stroke.

Don Famularo's infectious smile and drumming talents make him one of the most sought-after drummers and clinicians in the world. In this installment from his video series dedicated to a wide variety of topics–from drum strokes to styles–, Dom demonstrates the full Moeller stroke.

This how to video will teach you how to perform the push pull technique on drums. If you want to throw a double, you can start with a single and get an accent on the double for an inverted double. Just push and grab really quick. For a double, use a controlled rebound. For the ...more

How to play the song 'Booty' by Erykah Badu on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play "Booty" by Erykah Badu on drums. Play "Booty" by Erykah Badu on dru ...more

How to play steel pan drums; get professional tips and advice from an expert drummer on playing steel percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play steel pan drums in a band. Play steel pan drums in a band - Part 2 of 14. Click throu ...more

How to play the song 'Give it Away' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on dru ...more

In this drumming video series, learn tips and techniques on using electronic drums. Our expert will show you the basic trigger system of the v-drums, how the brain works, how to make your own kit and store it in memory, sound output options, playing electronic drums live, how ...more

In this video series Bob Saldana shows you how to play the bongo drums. Part 1 of 9 - How to Play the bongo drums. Play the bongo drums - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play the bongo drums - Part 3 of 9. Click through to watch this video o ...more

The drums are the most important instrument in a band. Be a better drummer with these free drumming videos. Part 1 of 10 - How to Play drums with brushes. Play drums with brushes - Part 2 of 10. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play drums with brushes - P ...more

The drums are the most important instrument in a band. Be a better drummer with these free drumming videos. Part 1 of 7 - How to Play drums with your feet. Play drums with your feet - Part 2 of 7. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play drums with your feet ...more

Dan Britt discusses techniques that help prevent strain and injury while playing the drums.

Play the spoons with tips from the BeeBeeBeeQueen. She shows you how to use these common household items as a musical instrument. Portable drums, yah! She's quirky and we like her use of red duct tape.

Learn how to encorporate the barking Hi-Hat effect in your drumming. Drummer Darren Matthes gives an excellent breakdown for when to hit the cymbal, when to close it, and how to add this sound into a variety of beats. Play barking Hi-Hats. Click through to watch this video on ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more

This lesson looks at getting comfortable playing groups of 5 1/16th notes in 4/4 time on the drums.

In this video, we learn how to use a sidechain gate on synths & drums in Ableton. First, drag a gate device onto your synth track. This will turn down the volume of the synthesizer device very quickly. Once you do this, you will have a sidechain view, turn it on by clicking th ...more

Even though this video is for guitar, learning how to improve your internal clock to feel tempos and measures is important for ALL instruments. If you can't sync up with a metrenome you can't sync up with the drums, and quite frankly no one will want to play with you at that p ...more

Salsa dancing, like salsa the food, is spicy hot and full of Latin American sizzle. During salsa dancing, there is a double-handed move called the in-n-out in which the girl gets spun out to her left and gets resisted by the guy on her right shoulder so she doesn't spin out to ...more

The term "trivela" may sound like a fun Latin dance or even an opera, but Portuguese soccer players recognize it as the name for kicking the ball with the outside of your foot. Whether the trivela is used to pass, cross, or shoot a ball, its effectiveness lies in moving the b ...more