★ How To Read DRUM Music - Part 1 of 3 ★ Free Video Drum Lesson (Drum Notation)

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This free video drum lesson teaches you how to read and understand the basics of music notation, specifically for the drums. Think of the possibilities if you were able to read drum music. All of the drum charts, sheet music, and drum notation in the world will open up to you!
Watch Video Lesson 1 HERE - • ★ How To Read DRUM Mus...
Watch Video Lesson 2 HERE - • ★ How To Read DRUM Mus...
Watch Video Lesson 3 HERE - • ★ How To Read DRUM Mus...
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
0:05 - Intro
0:25 - Music Bars & the Stave
1:21 - Beats of the Bar & the Time Signature
2:20 - Quarter Notes
4:00 - Note Heads, Stems & their Position on the Stave
5:54 - Reading a Bar of Music
7:19 - Eighth Notes
10:04 - Different Notes in the Same Bar
11:33 - Sixteenth Notes
14:25 - Joining Various Note Types by their Tails
18:49 - Mixing Things Up!
21:09 - And Relax....
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Thanks for watching and happy drumming to you!
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@myumen23 9 жыл бұрын

I am a frustrated drummer & always intimidated by the music notes but you explained this very well...not scaring beginners such I. :) Thank You So Much! :)

@WhelanDrums 7 жыл бұрын

Hope you are still playing Michelle. How are getting on now?

@deviantsid18 5 жыл бұрын

Yes id like to see a video of your progress as i am a fellow drummer

@bobbobby5108 4 жыл бұрын

I agree one hundred % I've always been afraid of music notes and with you explaining them in simple form is exactly what I've been looking for.

@titanjde 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching hours of "music timing for drummers" and this was by far the simplest no frills hey lets learn video I've seen.

@sifugurusensei 2 жыл бұрын

I learned sheet music early on. cuz I had violin lessons. Drum notation is easier since we deal with rhythm only.

@nefsartdigital9317 4 жыл бұрын

Reading it seems easy. Actually doing it correctly is hard as heck!!!!!

@danieljackson4123 4 жыл бұрын

Especially the 16ths.

@susiemuirhead6579 2 жыл бұрын

@@danieljackson4123 That's true. Doing it on bass guitar is tricky too

@3catsproductions38 2 жыл бұрын

IKR!!!

@woozihae 2 жыл бұрын

Is it really easy to readd? I'm looking forward to that day I can read it fine lol so I could just worry about my drumming at that point haha

@autism3607 4 жыл бұрын

its funny how he can teatch me more in 20 minutes that what a teatcher can do in 45-50 ????????

@Threels2thahead 4 жыл бұрын

Liam Smart TRUTH

@Ouch.3 4 жыл бұрын

And for a lot of money too!

@DP-ih6nt 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@user-dy7sb2di9m 4 жыл бұрын

Took me 2 classes(120min) to cover all the things in the video

@iz4iah 4 жыл бұрын

Liam Smart EXACT Y

@trevorsanders4492 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to watch this every day to remember it. I have the memory of a goldfish

@sofiabriones9221 3 жыл бұрын

I actually took notes like a nerd...I usually remember things better when I write them down...usually...lol

@wingguy1965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've wanted to be a drummer since I was a child. I'm 57 now and had given up on the dream. I don't have a kit, but have used wooden dowel and different things from around the house for different parts of a set. I've watched lots of vids, but had to figure out the charts on my own. It was difficult. Your presentation was so helpful! A friend of mine has an extra kit. I might just borrow it. Thank you again!

@vinpetrol1165 8 жыл бұрын

This is so good! You are great at teaching, extremely good at explaining all the details and your video layout is so nicely executed! :-D

@WhelanDrums 7 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. A wonderful lesson! I'd appreciate you checking out my lessons. It's just a start but I'd appreciate your input.

@Yojata 4 жыл бұрын

well said!

@bigleague9683 5 жыл бұрын

What took 22 minutes my music teacher failed in 16 months

@bdawgathan 7 жыл бұрын

I remember beginning to learn from this video years ago, which led me to your other videos. You played a big part in shaping my music career, I'm working on a record with my band now. Thanks so much for helping all drummers!

@ilamiriam7848 6 жыл бұрын

Just experienced my "eurika moment" and suddenly everything just clicked together like that and made sense. Extremely helpful.

@calebkayyeboah893 5 жыл бұрын

You are the only teacher on KZfaq to go into details explaining everything. Thanks a lot.

@SofiaProductions 8 жыл бұрын

AHHHH. Thank you so much. I understand so much! Thank you again. :)

@wangyating9691 5 жыл бұрын

Sofia Productions *

@simonnathan2065 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man! Finally someone explaining it clearly!

@prateekyadav9811 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for putting in the effort to make this perfect tutorial.

@Mudge07 7 жыл бұрын

Softly softly... patience and practice are the keys, as you said by sticking to your script it works so much better. Respect earned, and for those who feel sitting with a tutor is either too expensive or too square THIS is another way.

@donmiguelcC 9 жыл бұрын

YOUR AWESOME!!! VERY!!! HAVEN'T PLAYED IN YEARS AND YOU'VE REFRESHED MY MEMORY TO A LOT! YOUR THE BEST DUDE KEEP THE LESSON COMING!!

@bobbobby5108 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. I've searched for many different teaching videos and you're by far the most understandable. Thanks for putting so much time and effort to make it absolutely perfect!

@jshrmstrng 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been many years since I've read drum music and I needed a refresher, this covered everything I needed to get started again.

@SueRosalie 5 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic and cleared up some things that had me confused for years - I didn't realise that there were several ways to join the notes and tails. None of my music teachers ever explained that! This clear explanation would benefit people learning to read music for any instrument. Thank you so much!

@slofff2784 4 жыл бұрын

This is completely amazing. Everything explained clearly and all examples helped more visual learners such as myself

@Takes680 11 жыл бұрын

I waited till my 40 s to learn how to read music .what a difference in the what you can play and the advantages it gives you when you want to learn a new song Great video

@rubenelara 4 жыл бұрын

Rob I have been playing since I was 8 years and never ventured into the reading stage!! You explain it so well!! Thank you my friend!!

@Kman1960 5 жыл бұрын

Great video young man! I needed a refresher course on what I learned many years ago. Very well done!

@francurotto3310 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve not played drums for years and was looking for a refresher video. Your videos are brilliant, everything is explained and demonstrated really well - looking forward to watching the rest

@gandchew8076 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a guitar player but I’ve still learnt more than I ever knew of the drums. This guy would totally be on my bucket list for drum teachers

@2002drumsonly 7 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining reading. I can tell a lot of thought went into putting the lesson together. Very detailed and extremely well laid out. You are an excellent teacher.

@keeranimal8 10 жыл бұрын

I have been playing drums since I was 3 years old (I'm 38 now), and this is the absolute best tutorial I have ever heard on reading notation! Very clear and concise--easy to follow! Great job!!

@markdlt2989 7 жыл бұрын

Nice thanks for the simplicity and enthusiasm while keeping it simple. Cheers mate!

@ronaldmillar4563 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you have no idea how frustrating it's been trying to understand beats and bars and measures and music theory in general. Finding your video was a godsend. Exactly what I was looking for: answers to nearly all the questions I had. So many people tried to explain it to me but they were coming from a place where the nuances were second nature; therefore, they couldn't anticipate my inaccurate assumptions. Thanks a million! You're a great teacher!

@kneegab 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Decided after all these years I should finally bite the bullet and learn to read. Very clear and at a great slow pace! Well done for taking the time to share.

@josephgurzynski1053 8 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent instructor and musician. I've learned so much form your tutorials. Well done.

@kenjamin1439 5 жыл бұрын

Great job. Really helped me I just learned how to play drums and this has been such a great starting lesson

@johnpayne6860 6 жыл бұрын

You're right on, great tutorials for my grandsons and myself, just want to say we appreciate it and I thank you!

@uniching 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative lesson. I wanted to learn to read drum sheet music so that I can input the notes into some of my Finale software music arrangements. This was my very first drum lesson. Your entire lesson was well organized, articulated, and interestingly presented.

@cupiedoll5154 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered how to read sheet music for drums. This video has helped me quite a lot. I will have to go back over it once or twice more to fully understand just a couple of things but it has been very helpful indeed. Thankyou so much.

@danjuandemarco7939 4 жыл бұрын

Dude; you're an AWESOME teacher .thanks . I've been playing by ear since age 4 ...1974.....my peers say i "rock" ; however after pursuing an ACTUAL music career in competitive towns such as NASHVILLE ; I've been told that since I can't sight read , I ONLY have "chops" . I hate being limited . And not being able to learn pieces like : TOOL ,DREAM THEATER , SYMPHONY X, or RUSH on paper and EMULATING them. I can ONLY play by ear ; and that just SUCKS !!!! ....... EVEN WORSE. when I'm in the studio with a band ; I play from the heart but am unable to REPLICATE what I've played . I REALLY REALLY MUST learn to read and even write . Desperately your student. Daniel

@gordonmoon4492 3 жыл бұрын

Finally I now have the inspiration to learn more, well done that man, Thank you for keeping this clear and simple!

@MrHtrocks 7 жыл бұрын

perfect drum lesson video. Clear and smart. thanks brother

@danielhummel2737 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you answered as many questions you think people might have, you didn't rush it and have perfect detail to not confuse anyone

@agdt2004 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your explanations. I will challenge myself to learn reading notes (than playing only by ear or by sight). I do believe in what you said that there will be more playing opportunities to enjoy because there is no fear or intimidation when handed a music sheet.

@davidrobinson2913 7 жыл бұрын

I don't see who would dislike this ....as a professional drummer i love the fact that he teaches on a level where everyone can understand whether beginner professional or legend ..... thanks man...now no realize several things my teacher didn't teach me

@brayleethomas4333 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I was so confused about 1 e & a and 1 & a this was very helpful!🙌

@seanhammond4034 3 жыл бұрын

I learned reading Drum Music in the early 90s when having lessons, surprised how much I had forgotten, but watching this, was bringing back a lot, thanks, I should have kept up my lessons

@Carlos.Lizzoli 5 жыл бұрын

Hi man, thanks a lot, you're very good teaching, I play drums pretty well, since 40 years and never could start reading or writing my parts. This video is very clear to me and encourage me to keep on learning!!! thanks a lot, I will see part 2 and 3, and hope you keep on teaching us!!!! thanks from BsAs, Argentina. Carlos

@DiegoSanchez-px6hu 4 жыл бұрын

This literally the first video i have watched on how to read drum notes and man! I have learned so much! Thank so much!!!

@narutos_ramen 11 жыл бұрын

This video is so awesome, I was able to learn at a good pace watching this, pausing, taking some notes, and even playing along. And to test myself on what u just taught I would pause the vid, read and play the beat a few times by myself then play along with u to see if I was right. I'm in my school's marching band with no experience at all, I felt real behind.Thanks to ur careful explanation, I am very close to knowing how to read drum music!!! This is so great, thank you for making this video!!

@marijasimeunovic3072 6 жыл бұрын

You are a genius and the best drummer teacher!! Explanations, examples, ....demonstrations , ...Fabulous!!

@afrofly5977 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I've always wanted to learn how to read and write drum music when I played years ago when I was younger. Unfortunately, there wasn't KZfaq at the time. I recently got back into the drums and decided to look up some videos and this really helped me out the best! Reading it doesn't seem too hard but reading while playing makes my brain hurt. I have to take it really really slow. I guess I need practice. Thanks again!!

@misfitstranger 8 ай бұрын

Bro, at least you read it like a person actually speaks. Well done! What I can't tolerate (listen to) is someone reading a script and they read it LIKE THEY'RE READING IT! All the difference in the world. Great video!

@TY_RANTS 7 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorial, very well explained compared to other tutorial on the web. Love the thoroughly explanations.

@euniceperolina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this. I am a drummer for 9 years in our church and i did not know about this notes and 2021 is coming and i find it out just now?. I wish i had already know this since then. You are a great teacher i hope i learn more in here. God bless 😇

@197922007 5 жыл бұрын

Just starting out, one drum lesson down, and this has really helped. Great video. Appreciate it

@AjaxBoomboom 6 ай бұрын

That was the best 22minutes and 23 seconds of my drumming career so far, only been playing three months but I'm loving it, this is a great video, I totally absorbed everything, you have a great way of teaching, I'm sticking with you.

@Dave-jx5jb 3 жыл бұрын

Dude.. Hey.. I am a 54 year old, really good drummer. I was in a couple of bands up until 25 years ago. We went our separate ways as we got older. I lost touch with the skins. However, during the pandemic, I began to rebuild a Ludwig kit that is now a double-bass, amazing set.... However, I'm a player that never knew how to read or write music, much less drum music... However after watching your introductory video... I completely understand the basics after watching repeatedly, 3 times thus far😉...I get it now!!!! And this is AFTER receiving formal instruction the other day ... I just couldn't understand, until your video instruction. Sooooo, THANK YOU!!!! I may watch pt.1 another few times until it is cemented in and move on to pt.2...and so on. So thank you again from California in the states! Here in the SF bay area...✌🎼🎵

@pacsw 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this ! I've been having trouble reading the music but now it's easier to understand and I didn't even have to pay $30 for lessons. Thanks again !!

@jenso413 6 ай бұрын

was looking for a video like this and of course you have one. this channel is such a godsend as a new drummer man, I really appreciate you

@Xathyro 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lesson! Thank you so much!! I had an awesome practice session and looking forward to the next lesson

@JT-gq8wv 6 жыл бұрын

Wow ! EXTRAORDINARY Verbal and video production skills. Thank You. Looking forward to other parts of your series.

@luigiiadacola1604 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Am jus learning to play drums and have no musical background but understood perfectly. Keep up the great work.

@sofiabriones9221 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I know this is I years later lol but you helped me so much! I learned some of the notes and stuff in hs but I'm 32 now and couldn't tell you at all what a quarter note was! Thanks so much for making it easy to learn and relearn this stuff!

@ohtobeforgiven 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining this, I have drumming ears but had no idea how to read sheet music. Very Helpful!

@martingrobler1090 7 жыл бұрын

I literally cannot thank you enough, i have played drums since the age of fourteen but never took the time to learn the basics and it caught up with me. (time never allowed me the opportunity). Now that im done with university and have my degree as a dentist, I can knuckle down on the basics and you make this possible. Thank you. I am so grateful for this Regards MG

@NoamMendelssohn 2 жыл бұрын

I was putting this off for literally years. You are a gifted teacher, and yes I know this lesson is 9 years old, but still.

@rhill_drumming5567 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I've been trying to Learn for years to read music cause we didn't have the money or time for lessons so I watched this video, took some notes, and I'm attempting to write simple beats. I'm gonna start watching the 2nd and 3rd parts within a 2 day span from today and hopefully I'll be prepared and ready to go for more future stuff and again I can't thank you enough keep making vids

@DignifiedSoul 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! It really gives a clear understanding of rhythm within minutes!!

@DrumsTheWord 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, Part 2 to come in the future :)

@bensteele9863 3 жыл бұрын

this is great man, really simple and well worded breakdown of the basics, thanks ✌🏼

@AleK_Xmusic 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, reading makes more sense when you show it after explaining it. I have made music in a lot of genres on ableton live and alot if these patterns I know by ear.

@koizoramikasan88 Жыл бұрын

I repeat this video more than 7x and will continue repeat it.. alot I learn from your video part 1,2,3..help me alot as beginner

@kaiserwilhelmii1827 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This helped me alot.

@finnishguy845 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm going to audition for cruise ship gig and this really helps me tp sharpen my sight reading skills.

@rel62 5 жыл бұрын

Brother, you have a gift for teaching. You're easy to listen to, you organize your content very logically, and you just seem like a really cool person. You also taught me exactly what I was hoping to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill!

@DrumsTheWord 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you, Eric. Thank you!

@mikedollinter4599 7 жыл бұрын

Thank-You for sharing your gift of teaching & showing us how it works!

@herley7 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher. Old drummer here coming back relearning how to read music. He explained it perfectly. Didn’t miss a beat 🙃

@bbmoette 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Great well thought out lesson. Helped me a lot.

@ababaabbab 2 жыл бұрын

I already knew all this but for some reason I still watched the entire thing, the way he talks is so entertaining

@martinperreault1810 7 жыл бұрын

I usually don't comment on videos but I just watched all 3 parts of "How to read drum music" and I would like to say that those videos are of great quality (contents/sound/clarity). Great work!

@jazper4000 5 жыл бұрын

I know just about NOTHING about playing music especially reading it but this was super helpful! I've been wanting to learn to play drums and this was a really great place to start to really understand what I was looking at during my self practice. Thanks so much for your clarity. I've watched this video 2 times through already. Joining the notes was a little confusing but on the second watch through it made more sense. Thanks again! I'll be checking out ur other vids

@nish0316 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very useful music reading lesson. My drum teacher didn't teach me this easy either.. This was really easy to understand the sheet music read. Great work!

@timdiebert7128 6 жыл бұрын

Dude you nailed the lesson! Had me clappin & singin along. Great video lesson!!

@rramon122 7 жыл бұрын

this lessons are great. Rob is an excellent teacher!! good Job man!!

@yourwildcatt_9990 4 жыл бұрын

Oh god thankfully i found this. This video helps me a lot, even i haven’t buy my drum and i’ll buy it next month, i’m too excited to learn it. Thank you bro, thanks 😀🙌

@ChrissyG_Drums 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this music reading lesson, greatly appreciated and so much easier to understand. 🥁♥️

@shamelesswolves7955 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I needed to start writing drum music so i can play off it for my band during rehearsals. This has helped alot!

@bloing90xx 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Learned so much. Used to do this one and two and three thingy when studying guitar back then its nice to refresh again.

@PaulNobbs 8 жыл бұрын

You explained this very well and playing the examples really helped. This video is very helpful, thanks

@kimj.hillsr.6017 Жыл бұрын

I have been playing drums over 40+years you amazing!THanks.

@adityarasal6261 5 жыл бұрын

You have cleared all my doubts about the sheet music... Thumbs up👍👍👍

@haydenfoss4273 3 жыл бұрын

SO HELPFULL!!! i had trouble playing along to the second last and last beat but OMG THIS HELPED SOOO MUCCHH

@EverydayReiki 4 ай бұрын

Your video tutorial is so perfect. I'm a beginner at the kit, and I really want to learn how to read the charts. Thank you for your hard work and effort.

@crystalpham9704 4 жыл бұрын

This is AMAZING. I am trying to teach myself how to play the drums so I can teach my daughter. I really thought that learning how to read the music would be my downfall. You have made it so easy and so straightforward. Thank you!!!! This was an amazing video! Keep up the good work!

@johntaggart6464 3 жыл бұрын

dude, i slammed something out the other day but always been told i have no rythm and cant read music or follow a beat. but all your tutorial taught me a lot and a little about reading music. you not only taught me to read some music but how to follow a beat. as far as im concerned, best music teacher ive ever met and mission accomplished. A+ bro.

@rajeshmisra1030 7 жыл бұрын

Respected Sir, I have tried to learn notation from so many books , but found it a bit difficult. But the way you have explained in this video its simply too good. You have step by step explained the process which starts with simple examples and then goes in to little complex ones. I really appreciate your work in this video. Thanks a lot. Good luck.

@borisgarcia2852 8 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot this has been the best explanation I ever found your didactic is really impressive!! you won one subscribed!!!

@ninahasnoname 5 жыл бұрын

I just got this drum set for Christmas, literally today, and this video made me so excited to learn more. Merry Christmas and thank you for this video!

@DrumsTheWord 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and enjoy your new drum set!

@woozihae 2 жыл бұрын

You must have really spent alot of time and effort to write that script and try to explain it clearly. Thank you so muchh!! Saved alot of people

@eliezerlopez1239 8 жыл бұрын

Im barely starting to play..I've been learning alot...thnk you...the best videos..

@kim7747 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob. Not a musician although I have been thinking about learning the drums or an instrument at the 1/2 century mark . Thanks for the lesson it was *clear, concise and definitely helpful for me to understand* or I should say being to understand the very basics. Thank you!