quikblade Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Just wondering if anyones tried or could recommend anywhere in particular for free online drum lessons.Just starting out and wondering what the best sites are.So far ive only tried freedrumlessons.com and they seem arite.Also just any general advice would be greatly appreciated.As a note the genres i would be looking to play would be mainly hardcore and maybe a bit of drum and bass.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I find online lessons to be a pain in the ass, at least the ones on youtube are. My advice is to get someone to show you the basics (how to hold yer sticks and kick your kick) and take it from there yourself. If you hit any bumps, which you probably will, get a pal with mad-good skills to correct you. If you play guitar already you should be fine to teach yourself as all you need is to enjoy playing the instrument and a bit of the old elbow grease. I found the easiest way of learning was to listen to bands and pick out the drum parts and practice them till you can play them beat for beat. Blue Album by Weezer is an excellent place to start. In terms of learning hardcore drumming, you're honestly best to learn the really easy stuff until you are really good at it instead of learning some Killswitch (are they hardcore? I don't really know) from the off. If you're ever going to be a good drummer, you need to be able to groove first and lay down some Billy Jean as tight as a chickens ass.I digressed a lot from the topic there so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikblade Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeh i had been thinking about trying to get a mate to give me a hand or possibly just getting some lessons to get me started. I take your point about the not jumping into it too quick aswell. Ill maybe try doing some simple stuff by ear like you said.Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdAl Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 There's a lot of good stuff (videos mostly) in the lessons section on www.onlinedrummer.com. Everything from how to read sheet music to doing stick tricks and people can be really quite helpful on the forum if you have any questions. Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeh i had been thinking about trying to get a mate to give me a hand or possibly just getting some lessons to get me started. I take your point about the not jumping into it too quick aswell. Ill maybe try doing some simple stuff by ear like you said.Thanks man Don't listen to Moose. That's how he learned and he turned out pretty shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Faulkner Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Get yourself a copy of Rhythm Magazine and take a look at the DVD they give away each month. On that there is a getting started section that may help. The DVD is well produced and the notation is in the mag to help you out. I also agree with the other guys get someone to help you and get some lessons. Also check out Amazon as they have loads of DVD's and Books on drumming. There is a good teaching venue in the Bridge of Don called 'The Studio' that opened up last year. They have a couple of electronic kits set up and have a resident drum teacher. My daughter is getting guitar and vocal lessons there and they are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerboy Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 While it might not be a tuition website I always find DRUMMERWORLD - The World of Drummers and Drums a really great site for vids and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikblade Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Cheers guys, now i just need to put aside some time to try some of this stuff out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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