I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide

By Marc Rollins

A podcast series setup to guide you through the book "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide". An introductory drum lesson syllabus designed to take the beginner drummer to a Grade 1-2 standard.

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October 06, 2024 NEW BOOK: I Hit Drums - Intermediate 1
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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2min
May 09, 2023Series Finale - Next Steps
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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:
6 Steps When Learning a New Song

The Remaining 6 songs

Certification and Free Choice Usage
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)
Apple Books - eBook
Kobo - eBook
Get in Touch
Instagram @ihitdrums
Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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7min
May 02, 2023Lesson 12 - Dynamics
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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:
Identifying Loud Strikes in Notation

Quarter Note Dynamic Exercises

8th Note Dynamic Exercises
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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8min
April 25, 2023Lesson 11 - Quarter Note Grooves + Play-along
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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:
Knowledge Checkpoint!

Quarter Note Grooves

"Where's the Sand From?" - Key Grooves and Play-along
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
...more
14min
April 18, 2023Lesson 10.2 - Open Hi-Hats Pt.2 + Play-along
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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:
Closing the Hi-hats with a Snare Drum

Opening the Hi-hats with a Snare Drum

"Bang the Plank" Play-along pointers
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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13min
April 11, 2023Lesson 10.1 - Open Hi-Hats Pt.1
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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:
Identifying Open and Closed Hi-hats

Closing the Hi-hats with a Bass drum

Opening the Hi-Hats with a Bass drum
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
...more
16min
April 04, 2023Lesson 9 - Playing the Other Cymbals
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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:
Ride Cymbal Identification

"Savannah" Key Grooves on the Ride Cymbal

"Oh Yeah" Key Grooves on the Ride Cymbal

"Forget It" Play-along
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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11min
March 28, 2023Lesson 8.2 - "Tomorrow" Key Grooves & Play-along
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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:
"Tomorrow" Key Grooves

"Tomorrow" song run through
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
...more
11min
March 21, 2023Lesson 8.1 - Fills
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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:
Learning the note placements for the High, Mid and Floor Toms

8th and 16th Note Fills around the kit

Playing grooves into fills
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
...more
12min
March 14, 2023Lesson 7 - Sticking Combinations
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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:
8th Note Sticking Combinations

16th Note Sticking Combinations

8th and 16th Note Sticking Combinations

Adding the Feet
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
...more
12min

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