Master the Beat

Learn the fundamentals of drumming and rhythm from scratch, no experience necessary

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About the Course

Are you ready to dive into the world of drumming and unleash your musical talent? Our course is designed to take you from a beginner to a confident drummer, guiding you through each beat and rhythm. Whether you're in middle school, high school, or college, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed. Enroll now and start drumming like a pro.

Meet Your Instructor, Drumming Expert

Hey there, I'm Terrell Ford, with over 13 years of percussion experience and an extensive musical background. I am happy to begin with you on your journey of strengthening your rhythmic foundations. No matter what level you are at, I strive to help you reach the next level. Let's begin the road to elite drumming.

Course Curriculum

16 Chapters · 112 Lessons

  1. 1

    Chapter 1 - Introduction

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      History of Marching Percussion

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      Chapter 1 Overview Slides

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Testing

  2. 2

    Chapter 2 - The Gear We Use

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      Anatomy of the Stick

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      Drums of the Battery/Drumline

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      Hardware of the Drum

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      Chapter 2 Overview Slides

  3. 3

    Chapter 3 - Different Styles and Forms of Drumming

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      DCI Overview

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      DCI Blue Devil's Field Show

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      DCI Blue Devils Drumline

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      HBCU Overview

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      NCAT Field Show

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      NCAT Drumline

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      Drumline Battle (NCAT vs DOA)

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      Chapter 3 Overview Slides

  4. 4

    Chapter 4 - Grip Types

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      Match Grip

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      Stroke Types

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      Match Grip 8-8-16

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      Traditional Grip

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      Traditional Grip 8-8-16

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      Chapter 4 Overview Slides

  5. 5

    Chapter 5 - Movement Mechanics

    1. Big THREE Muscles Free preview
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      Wrist Motions

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      Stick Motions

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      Chapter 5 Overview Slides

  6. 6

    Chapter 6 - Intro to Reading Music

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      Keeping Time

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      Note Identification

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      How to Count Basic Rhythms

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      Chapter 6 Overview Slides

  7. 7

    Chapter 7 - Whole Note & Whole Rest

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      The Whole Note

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      The Whole Rest

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      Chapter 7 Overview Slides

  8. 8

    Chapter 8 - Half Note & Half Rest

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      The Half Note

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      The Half Rest

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      Chapter 8 Overview Slides

  9. 9

    Chapter 9 - Quarter Note & Quarter Rest

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      The Quarter Note

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      The Quarter Rest

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      How to Count Basic Rhythms (Assessment)

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      Chapter 9 Overview Slides

  10. 10

    Chapter 10 - Eighth Notes & Eighth Rests

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      The Eighth Note

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      The Eighth Rest

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      Chapter 10 Overview Slides

  11. 11

    Chapter 11 - Sixteenth Notes & Rests

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      The Sixteenth Note

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      The Sixteenth Rest

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      Chapter 11 Overview Slides

  12. 12

    Chapter 12 - Thirty Second Notes

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      The Thirty-Second Note

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      Chapter 12 Overview Slides

  13. 13

    Chapter 13 - Advanced Music Concepts

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      Understanding Sheet Music

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      Time Signatures

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      Dotted Notes

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      Dynamic Articulations

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      Stick Heights and Dynamics

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      Chapter 13 Overview Slides

  14. 14

    Chapter 14 - Sixteenth Note Groupings

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #1

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #2

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #3

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #4

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #5

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #6

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #7

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #8

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #9

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      Sixteenth Note Grouping #10

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      Chapter 14 Overview Slides

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    Chapter 15 - Tuplets

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      The Triplet

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      The Quintuplet (5-Let)

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      The Sextuplet (6-Let)

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      The Septuplet (7-Let)

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      The Nonuplet (9-Let)

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      Chapter 15 Overview Slides

  16. 16

    Chapter 16 - The 40 Basic Rudiments

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      40 Basic Rudiments Full List

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      1.) Single Stroke Roll

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      2.) Single Stroke Four

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      3.) Single Stroke Seven

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      4.) Multi Bounce Roll

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      5.) Triple Stroke Roll

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      6.) Double Stroke Roll

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      7.) Five Stroke Roll

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      8.) Six Stroke Roll

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      9.) Seven Stroke Roll

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      10.) Nine Stroke Roll

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      11.) Ten Stroke Roll

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      12.) Eleven Stroke Roll

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      13.) Thirteen Stroke Roll

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      14.) Fifteen Stroke Roll

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      15.) Seventeen Stroke Roll

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      16.) Paradiddle

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      17.) Double Paradiddle

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      18.) Triple Paradiddle

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      19.) Paradiddle Diddle

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      20.) Flam

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      21.) Flam Accent

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      22.) Flam Tap

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      23.) Flamacue

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      24.) Flam Paradiddle

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      25.) Flammed Mill

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      26.) Flam Paradiddle-Diddle

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      27.) Patafla-fla

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      28.) Swiss Army Triplet

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      29.) Inverted Flam Tap

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      30.) Flam Drag

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      31.) Drag (Ruff)

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      32.) Single Drag Tap

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      33.) Double Drag Tap

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      34.) Lesson 25

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      35.) Single Dragadiddle

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      36.) Drag Paradiddle #1

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      37.) Drag Paradiddle #2

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      38.) Single Ratamacue

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      39.) Double Ratamacue

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      40.) Triple Ratamacue

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      Chapter 16 Overview Slides

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Student Parent

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