About the Drums

There are three main components of the drumkit that we will be studying this term.

These parts are:

a) Hi-Hat

b) Snare drum

c) Bass drum

For Homework, sketch the bass drum, snare drum and hi hat into your exercise books.

Describe the sound (tone colour) of each instrument:

Copy the Drum Notation Below:

For your assessment you will need to learn one of the 2 drum patterns below.

Copy the patterns in your exercise book.

Watch the drum lesson video here

How to practice:

Hi hat: RH over LH with pen

Snare: LH with Pen

Bass: Right foot

You can also practice on the free drumkit website here

Something to inspire you- here

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