The I Hit Drums Podcast

By Marc Rollins

A podcast series setup to guide you through the books "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" and "I Hit Drums - Intermediate 1". An introductory drum syllabus designed to take you from complete beginner t... more

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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
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Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
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12min
March 07, 2023Lesson 6 - Paradiddles
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In the 9th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 42-45 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Paradiddles - 1/4 notes / 8th notes / 16th notes

Paradiddles along with the Feet
The purpose of this lesson is to advance your hand technique a little further by essentially combining single and double sticking. The addition of the feet will further strengthen your independence on 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
11min
February 28, 2023Lesson 5 - 8th Note Grooves with Rests + "Oh Yeah" Play-along
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In the 8th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 37-41 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
8th Note Grooves with Rests

"Oh Yeah" Key Grooves

"Oh Yeah" Play-along
The purpose of this lesson is to help you understand how rests can be used within different grooves to change the feel of the pattern. This is then put into practice in the form of the song "Oh Yeah".
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
February 21, 2023Lesson 4.2 - Rests + Checkpoint!
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In the 7th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 31-36 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Rest Values

Note Values within 16th Note Variations

Checkpoint!
The purpose of this lesson is to help you understand the lengths of different rest values in relation to notes. We also look into how notes and rests can be combined to make longer notes.
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
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Facebook /ihitdrumsuk
...more
13min
February 14, 2023Lesson 4.1 - 16th Note Variations + The "Rule" of Four
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In the 6th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 28-30 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
16th Note Variations

How a Metronome can help with 16ths

The "Rule" of Four
The purpose of this lesson is to help you understand the different rhythms that can be played within a group of four 16th notes and how a specific sticking pattern can help make things easier in the long run.
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
10min
February 07, 2023Lesson 3.2 - Double Sticking (Adding the Feet)
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In the 5th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 26 and 27 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Double Sticking at different note values (Adding the Feet)

Moving between different note values with Double Sticking (Adding the Feet)
In Double Sticking, all of the exercises should be played R,R,L,L instead of the previously learned single sticking R,L,R,L
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands working alongside the feet, despite playing different patterns and therefore strengthening your independence.
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
January 31, 2023Lesson 3.1 - Double Sticking
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In the 4th episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 24 and 25 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Double Sticking at different note values (Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th Notes)

Moving between different note values with Double Sticking
In Double Sticking, all of the exercises should be played R,R,L,L instead of the previously learned single sticking R,L,R,L
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to hitting a drum or surface for two consecutive hits, instead of moving from one hand to the next.
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
January 24, 2023Lesson 2 - 1st Beats and your 1st Song
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In the 3rd episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 18-23 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
8th Note Beats

Learning the Key Grooves of your first song "Savannah"

Savannah play-along
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands and feet working together, in response to written notes on the page, with the addition of an audible backing track.
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
January 17, 2023Lesson 1.2 - Getting Started (Adding The Feet)
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In the 2nd episode of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 13-16 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Moving between different note values (Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th Notes)

Adding the Feet
All of the exercises are based around single sticking, which means Right, Left, R,L,R,L etc.
The purpose of this lesson is to get your hands used to switching between different note values, at a fixed tempo and to then add the feet to begin developing your 3-way and 4-way independence.
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
January 10, 2023Lesson 1.1 - Getting Started (Bars/Metronomes/Note Values)
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In the first lesson of the "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" podcast, we cover pages 7-12 of the book, where you'll work though the following:
Understanding Bars

Using A Metronome

Note Values - inc. Quarter Notes, 8th Notes and 16th Notes
All of the exercises are based around single sticking, which means Right, Left, R,L,R,L etc.
The purpose of these first exercises is to get your hands used to working together rhythmically and to also translate notes on the page into actual rhythms. Pages 1-6 cover Drum Kit identification and Setup, along with a notation key and with a variety of stick holding grips to try out, so be sure to read through these first pages.
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
13min

FAQs about The I Hit Drums Podcast:

How many episodes does The I Hit Drums Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.