Finally! Part 2 of my series on learning how to play the drums, based on teaching I've been doing for the past 18 months or so. If you've never played the drums before and want to learn, this series will help you get playing beats quickly.
In this second video, I look at how to hold drumsticks, the characteristics of each drum and cymbal and how to hit them, and look at three basic grooves you've heard in countless rock and pop songs.
If you missed it, find episode 1: https://youtu.be/w3CMakz1eDM
00:00 Intro
00:11 Sticks
03:15 Pedals
06:34 First groove
08:25 Snare drum
09:09 Hi-hat
09:45 Crash cymbal
10:30 Toms
10:50 Ride cymbal
12:04 Groove 2
13:04 Groove 3
Published: 7 May 2025