Drums/Percussion Grade 7: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're holding two drumsticks 🥁. Your grip should feel like you're holding a light pencil — not too tight, not too loose.

2. 2

   What should your grip feel like when holding a drumstick?

3. 3

   Tap out a steady beat — right, left, right, left — on your imaginary drum pad.

4. 4

   Let's play a simple pattern: R L R L R L R L (R = right hand, L = left hand).

5. 5

   Now try a louder pattern: accent every 4th tap (R L R L R L R L).

6. 6

   Which tap should be louder in this pattern: R L R L R L R L?

7. 7

   What is the most important thing to keep steady while drumming?