access_time2022-05-09T05:52:26.893ZfaceWesley Newton
Learning Drums: Playing a beat – quarter note grooves By Wesley Newton Published on: For the Classic Two Note groove, play a single stroke on the hi-hat and kick drum together on count 1, and the hi-hat and snare drum on count 2. Repeat for 3 and 4. For the Waltz beat, play a single stroke on the h...
access_time2022-05-06T11:31:22.956ZfaceWesley Newton
Learning Drums: Getting strong at the basics By Wesley Newton Published on: Single strokes, double strokes and single stroke paradiddles. A single stroke is a single hit with either the left/right hand on the snare drum. Double stroke rudiments are double strokes on the left and double strokes with...
access_time2022-05-06T11:16:42.857ZfaceWesley Newton
Learning Drums: Holding drum sticks – are you doing it right? By Wesley Newton Published on: The Traditional grip, French grip, German grip, American grip or the Matched grip? Your answers right here to which is the best way to hold and grip your drumstick for the best experience based on your conv...
access_time2022-05-06T10:54:02.357ZfaceWesley Newton
Learning Drums: The art of posture behind the kit By Wesley Newton Published on: Once seated, try relaxing your muscles and your breathing, keep your back straight and place your hands on the side, legs on the pedals. Make sure your right leg is not at a 90-degree angle when your foot is on the bas...
access_time2022-05-06T10:39:07.662ZfaceWesley Newton
Learning Drums: Elevate your drumming with the pyramid warmup By Wesley Newton Published on: Increase the number of your single strokes on the left and right hand as you move towards a pyramid structure. Reach to about 8 single strokes on each hand, reduce one single stroke on the right and the lef...