Drums/Percussion Grade 1: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Hold your drumsticks like you're holding a 🚗 steering wheel — thumbs on top!

2. 2

   How do you hold your drumsticks?

3. 3

   Tap the drum 3 times — one tap for each beat!

4. 4

   Let's tap a simple rhythm together: 'tap, tap, rest'

5. 5

   Now you try: tap 2 times, then rest 1 time.

6. 6

   What do you do on a 'rest'?

7. 7

   Which hand holds the stick tighter? Both hands hold gently!