Note that these resources are not lessons by themselves but are used in conjunction with the lesson sessions
There are variations in the ways some beats are taught – but all valid learning.
“Learn to play drums in 10 minutes” by Domino Santantonio is a superb presentation – the best. Her hi-hat hits are rock style on the edge of the hi-hat. Our preference for the hi-hat is with the tip of the sticks for a quieter beat for worship drums.
Beginners
- Holding the drumsticks
- mummy daddy (mamma dadda)
- Basic Beat
- Making a practice pad
Developing Skills
- Basic Beat (always!)
- Shuffle
- Paradiddle
- Co-ordination exercises
Click Tracks
A metronome app on phone or tablet is ideal for practice. A drummer’s metronome has a high tone for the 1st beat.
These tracks can be used if no metronome is available
Playing at Mass & Performances
As our skills develop we will play drums with some of our hymns – subject to good practicing and managing volume.
These 2 playlists are essential practice.
Hymns we'll be singing soon
with drums
Drum parts with clicks
These are the tracks with the drum parts made loud so you can listen to how they are played.
Some do not have the original music due to copyright restrictions