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Drumming level 1
Drum course: I am running a drum course at the City Lit. To enrol click here
Sundays 11.00 -13.00
Starting 20th September 2009 for 2 terms
Introduction
A chance for absolute beginners to learn stick technique, hand-to-hand co-ordination and reading skills. You will develop the practical skills essential to playing drums in a contemporary rhythm section. Please bring your own sticks.
What is the course about?
To introduce beginners to the fundamentals of drum set playing - starting with set up of the drum kit, posture, stick grip/control, some starter rudiments and essential co-ordination exercises - hand to hand and hand to foot.
What Topics will we cover?
- stick control exercises, warm-ups and rudiments. - Introduction to simple drum notation: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 notes, triplets, rests. - basic co-ordination on drumset: hand/hand, hand/foot. - rudimentary exercises - essential grooves
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- have good posture and stick control - have a sound and varied practice routine - play a number of rudiments: paradiddle, five-stroke roll, double strokes etc. - have developed co-ordination skills on the drumkit, applying rudimentary forms to the drumset - play a variety of grooves, based on 1/8, 1/16 and triplet subdivisions
What level is the course?
No prior experience required.
How will I be taught?
As much practical work as possible with practice pads. Some kit work where co-ordination exercises involve hand/foot techniques. Demonstrations/taped examples, listening, playing along. Build a practice regime.
Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy?)
Bring your own sticks, note pad; all practice pads and kit are provided. Written material (exercises and samples) will be provided by your tutor.
What feedback will I get?
Continuous assessment by tutor. Feedback from classmates. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?
Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Drums level 2. Latin percussion. Advanced courses at 'Drumtech', A.C.M., Guildhall. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open daily 11:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 14:00 Saturday during term and 12.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday during non-term. See the programme guide for further details.
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Location recording service available, with 16-track digital mobile recording facilities. We also offer full production and engineering facilities, CD mastering of live recording
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