The Beginner Drummer’s Guide

Welcome to Justin’s Drum Studio Beginner’s Guide to Drums. Below you will find helpful topical information on foundational drumming knowledge topics. Each section is divided with topics from getting started as a beginner drummer to taking the next steps. Each paragraph is linked to a page that goes into more detail about each drumming subject.

Getting Started

We’ll start out with a popular subject amongst beginners with the main drums of the drum set. Here you’ll learn about the different drums that are in a drum kit with some added helpful information.

Next, we’ll cover drum kit setups, the 3, 4, & 5 piece drum sets. The configuration that popular drummers use, and the differences in the piece counts.

Then, we’ll get into the cymbals of the drum set. These will include the hi-hats, ride, crash and accent cymbals commonly used in drum set ups.

Next, read all about drum rudiments, and the different kinds of rudiments. There will be a special section dedicated to paradiddles that every beginner drummer can learn a lot from.

From there, we’ll go into drum fills and solos. Learn all about what a drum fill is, and professional insight on drum solos. Discover when to play a solo, what makes a drum solo great, and how drummers play them.

Moving on, we’ll get into proper grip and sticking techniques. You’ll learn about the different kinds of grips, styles, and the Moeller technique that is a very popular method of developing your speed, and timing.

Next we’ll cover what it means to be in the pocket when drumming. You’ll learn what time signatures and speeds different types of music are played in. There is also a special section dedicated to shuffles that is very helpful to learn about.

The Next Steps

Then, we’ll look into learning drum notation, and what it means to be able to read drum music. You’ll learn about the different symbols used in drum music to be able to further your learning in drum instruction.

Next, we’ll cover what you can expect from drum lessons and the topics covered. Get a guideline for all of the things you can learn in lessons and one-on-one drum instruction in Greenville SC at Justin’s Drum Studio.

Last, we’ll look at the many benefits of learning drums for all ages. From helping with focus in school, to learning about different cultures and their music that you’ll want to read.

Thank you for reading and exploring the Beginner Drummer’s Guide. I hope that you learned something helpful about drums, and can apply it to your lessons, practice, or studio time.