This course is designed for drummers who have got to grips with fundamental concepts on drum kit, and who are looking to go to a deeper level of understanding of timing, time-keeping, time signatures, and compound time. The course is, as the title suggests, all about time.
The skills developed by this course will set you up for success in any style of drumming, whether your musical tastes lean towards rock, pop, jazz, blues, funk, or any other genre of music.
Learners will develop important skills in building their internal clock and a strong sense of timing. The differences between timing and time-keeping will be explored, along with progressive steps to applying these new skills to real life musical situations.
Course Summary:
- Understanding Time
- Timing vs Time-Keeping
- The Internal Clock
- Walking The Tightrope Of Time
- Playing “In The Pocket”
- Time Signatures
- Compound Time, Odd Meter & Complex Time Signatures
Course level: Beginner
At Beginner level, learners will gain an introduction to the drums, working through the fundamental concepts and skills. Lessons are guided by the tutor, but will be tailored to the individual learner’s tastes, level of technical skill, and how the content relates to real musical situations.
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