By Marc Rollins
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The next book in the I Hit Drums series will be released 1st November 2024. Here's a little lowdown of what to expect!
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In the 18th and final episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast series, we cover the remainder of the book, where we'll set out the next steps involved in completing "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide". These include:
If you've gotten this far in the series, THANK YOU! I hope everything we've covered so far will help guide you through the remaining pieces. Subscribe or follow my channels to be the first to hear about the next book in the Syllabus, which is currently being written.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
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In the 17th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 76-78 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to get the player used to controlling how hard a drum is hit. It's rare you'll hear grooves where every drum stays at a consistent volume throughout. Learning to control loud and quiet strikes, is learning to develop your own sound.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 16th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 70-75 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to get the player used to playing only quarter notes on the hi-hats or cymbal, rather than 8th notes, whilst still maintaining 8th note patterns between the Bass and Snare Drums.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 15th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 65-69 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to continue involving the 4th limb, in controlling the opening and closing of the Hi-hat cymbals whilst playing grooves and then putting this to use with the song "Bang the Plank"
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 14th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 62-64 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to start involving the 4th limb a little more and use it to control the opening and closing of the Hi-hat cymbals whilst playing grooves.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 13th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 58-61 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to take what was learned in previous Hi-hat grooves and apply the Ride Cymbal to those patterns. This, along with what was learned in Lesson 8 should put you in a good position to try the next piece in the book "Forget It".
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 12th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 54-57 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to take what was learned in exercise 8.1 and put that understanding of toms and fills into a song format and get you playing music!
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 11th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 52 and 53 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to playing around the kit. The rhythms have already been learned in previous lessons, on the snare drum. Now we move these rhythms to different parts of the kit.
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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In the 10th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 47-51 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
The purpose of this lesson is to create flow between the hands through different sticking patterns. Many of these combinations are really good, pre-show warm ups. Once again, adding the feet will further develop your independence.
If you've got this far, WELL DONE! You've handled a lot of different techniques! Going forwards we'll be looking at a lot more songs and playing MUSIC!
If you haven't already got your copy of "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" it can be purchased in the following places:
Amazon - Paperback and eBook (other countries URL may differ from UK)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
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