Getting Started on Drums

Introduction

• Presenter: Jared from Drumeo
• Target Audience: Absolute beginners
• Objective: Teach how to start playing drums
• Special Offer: Free gift for viewers

Drum Kit Basics

• Focus on Three Pieces:
  • Hi-hats
  • Snare drum
  • Bass drum
• Goal: Build your first drum beat

Learning the Hi-Hats

• Technique:
  • Tap your foot to a song in quarter notes
  • Count "one and two and three and four and"
  • Hit hi-hats twice per snap
• Use Lead Hand: Right hand if right-handed, left hand if left-handed
• Practice: Use a metronome for consistent timing

Adding the Snare Drum

• On Counts: Hit snare drum on "2" and "4"
• Combined Sound: Play hi-hat and snare drum together

Incorporating the Bass Drum

• Foot Pedal: Focus on playing hi-hat with bass drum
• On Counts: Play bass drum on "1" and "3"
• Practice: Combine with hi-hat

Putting It All Together

• Complete Pattern:
  • Bass drum on "1" and "3"
  • Snare drum on "2" and "4"
  • Hi-hat on "one and two and three and four and"
• Tempo Practice: Start slow (60 BPM), then increase (100 BPM)

Further Learning

• Endless Possibilities: Techniques, theory, note value tree
• Encouragement: Play along with favorite songs on the radio

Free Gift

• Recorded Song: Professional musicians, drum part removed for practice
• Objective: Allow learners to become the drummer and interact with music
• Download Link: Available below the video

Conclusion

• Contact: Drumeo.com for more resources
• Invitation: Engage with other drummers, share your progress
• Closing: Thank you and see you soon

Focus on technique, practice consistently with a metronome, and enjoy the process of playing along to music.