ANYONE CAN PLAY

DRUM SET

GENE HOLTER

Drum Tuition DVD

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to play drum set. It will teach you the most popular techniques used in modern music using a clear, step-by-step process. No previous musical experience is necessary to be successful with this method. You will learn rock, swing, jazz, and country styles along with drum music reading, counting, and proper drum setup.

This course was developed and is taught by Gene Holter. Gene taught band in public schools for 12 years and has played drums professionally for over 25 years.

GETTING STARTED

• The Snare Drum
• Tom-Toms
• Cymbals & Tuning
• Feet & Sitting
• Holding & Choosing Sticks
• Counting & Timing

PLAYING RHYTHMS

• Simple Rock Beat
• 50s Rock Beat
• Counting and Fills
• Two Beat Counting
• Swing and Jazz Beats
• Example of Swing
• Shuffle Rhythm
• Example of Shuffle
• Blues Rhythm
• Example of Blues
• 3/4 Time
• Example of Waltz
• Country Rhythm & Example
• Latin Rhythm & Example
• A Few Pointers

A free booklet is available via download