How to Set Up and Play the Drums | Youtube Videos

How to Set Up and Play the Drums | Youtube Videos

How to Set Up and Play the Drums : How to Tune Drums

When tuning drums, adjust tension using quarter turns. Tune drums using the tips and techniques in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Drumstick Grip for Playing High Hat & Snare Drum

To use the French grip for playing the cymbals, grip the drumstick with thumbs pointing upward. Learn how to grip a drumstick in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Finger Placement for Drumsticks When Playing Drums

When holding a drumstick, the points of contact with the hand should be the thumb and pointer finger. Discover the most effective finger placement for playing the drums in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Setting Up Drums: Angle of Drums

Adjust the angle of drums to feel comfortable playing them. Find out the proper angle for setting up drums in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : How to Set Up & Adjust Drums

When setting up drums and cymbals, look at the way other players have them set up for suggestions. Learn how to set up and adjust drums and cymbals in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing the Bass Drum: Heels Up & Heels Down

When playing the bass drum, drummers can get more power out of a heels up kick. Learn how to move the heel when playing the bass drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing Cymbals & Bells: Drumstick Angle

Drummers should keep their drumsticks about level with the high hat when playing cymbals. Learn the proper drumstick angle for playing cymbals and bells in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Balance Point for Drumstick Grip

Determining the right balance point when holding the drum stick is an important part of developing drumming skills. Find out about the balance point for gripping a drumstick in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing the Bass Drum: Double Strokes

When playing double strokes, drummers should stay close to the drum head. Find out how to play double strokes on the drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Drum Roll Basics

A drum roll should start at the top of the rim and move toward the center of the head. Learn how to do a drum roll in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : How to Play the Rim Shots on the Snare Drum

When playing a rim shot on the snare drum, the shaft of the drumstick should hit the rim of the drum. Find out how to play the snare drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing the Bass Drum: Single Strokes

Use a rocking motion to play single strokes on the bass drum. Find out how to play single strokes on the drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing the High Hat Cymbal: Heels Up & Heels Down

Drummers play the high hat cymbal heels up for a funk or heavy rock beat. Learn how to play the high hat cymbal in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Molar Slash Whip Stroke for Playing Drums

Drummers should develop a fluid motion when playing a whip stroke. Learn the molar slash whip stroke for playing drums in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : Playing the Crash Cymbal: Drumstick Angle

Drummers should play the crash cymbal with the shafts of their drumsticks. Learn the proper drumstick angle for playing the crash cymbal in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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How to Set Up and Play the Drums : How to Play the Snare Drum

Drummers can get different sounds by playing different parts of the snare drum, including the rim. Find out how to play the snare drum in this free video lesson on playing the drums from an experienced jazz drummer.

Expert: Tim Jangl
Bio: Tim Jangl has been playing drums for ten years. He currently plays in a jazz trio.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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