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Sticks and Beats - Mastering Drums

By Darshan Doshi

37 video lessons with included resources

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Course Description

Welcome to Sticks and Beats! If you've ever dreamed of becoming a skilled drummer, this course is your perfect starting point. Designed exclusively for beginners, our comprehensive recorded drums course will take you on a rhythmic journey from the fundamentals to confidently playing exciting beats.


Led by seasoned drumming instructor, Darshan Doshi, you'll embark on an interactive learning experience that covers drum kit basics, essential techniques, and music theory tailored for drummers. Master the art of controlling sticks, creating impressive grooves, and keeping steady time.


Whether you're a complete novice or have dabbled in drumming, Sticks and Beats will ignite your passion for percussion and equip you with the skills to jam to your favorite tunes.


As an incredible bonus, the course also includes two exclusive live masterclasses held by Darshan Doshi himself. Explore the Basics of Konnakol and Indian Rhythms on the Drumkit and delve into The Essentials of Studio Drumming and Breaking Down Bollywood Soundtracks.


Join us today and unleash your inner rhythm!

Course Objectives
  • Develop Fundamental Drumming Skills
  • Master Basic Drumming Patterns and Groove
  • Understand Music Theory for Drummers
Course Prerequisites
  • Access to a Drum Kit
  • No Prior Drumming Experience Required
  • Basic Rhythm Awareness
Course Content

Chapter 1

Sticks and Beats

Your ultimate online guide to drumming! Master fundamental skills and groove to the rhythm in this beginner-friendly recorded drums course.

Lessons:

Introduction

Single Stroke Rolls

Double Stroke Rolls

Paradiddles

Single Stroke 4 Limb

Double Stroke 4 Limb

Paradiddles 4 Limb

Setting the Kit

Tuning the Kit

Closing thoughts

Chapter 2

Bonus Material 1 - The Essentials of Studio Drumming and Breaking down Bollywood Soundtracks

Originally held on 01 Nov 2022, this masterclass will help you to get a better understanding about studio drumming. From micing the kit to tuning the drums as per the song requirement, we will go through each & every aspect during this class. Darshan will also break down his popular Bollywood songs like Rock On & Udta Teetar.

Lessons:

Introduction and Performance of Udta Teetar Song

Essentials of Studio Drumming and Description of Drums

Logic Session of "Udta Teetar" Song and Different Grooves

Music Session and 6-Stroke Exercise for Left and Right Hand

Double Bass Fill in the Rudiment Chart

Bridge Section, Accenting with Brass, and Strokes Towards the End of the Song

Mics Used for Studio, Adjusting Mic Placement, and Mastering Acoustics for Drum Recording

Sound Card for Click Track and DAW Integration

Tuning the Drums, Different Kinds of Snare Drums, Tuning the Snare Drums, and Tuning the Kick Drum

Drum Throne and Posture of the Drummer

The "Rock On" Title Track Performance

Breakdown of "Rock On" Title Track

Chapter 3

Bonus Material 2 - Basics of Konnakol and Indian Rhythms on the Drumkit

Originally held on 10 Oct 2022, this masterclass will help you to learn the basics of Carnatic Konnakols which is the South Indian Vocal percussion system. Its a great system to master Rhythm. There is alot of rhythmic modulation in the Hindustani & Carnatic system so the focus is to learn the taalams, korvai & formulas & then apply it to the drumset.

Lessons:

Introduction

Solo Performance by Darshan Doshi

Introduction to Talam and Practicing Different Types of Korvais on Drums

Exploring Different Types of Jathis, Unraveling Names and Phrases of Korvais, and Basic Exercises

Counting for 6 and 7, 9 and 10 Korvais and Embracing Roopaka Talam

Practice Exercise on 2, 3 Basic Ostinato with Appropriate Konnakol in Different Speeds

Exercise on Tisram, Khanda, and Chapu

Rhythmic Symphony in Adi Tala

Khanda Jathi Thadiginathom

Khanda Jathi Rhythms in Adi Tala

Incorporating Carnatic or Hindustani Korvais and Nuances to Drums

Demonstration of Yeh Hosla

Quarter Note Triplets, 8 Note Triplets, and Syncing Drums with a Mridangam

Live Q and A - Part 1

Live Q and A - Part 2

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What are these group classes?

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