Drumset Basics for Jazz and Pep Band

BASICS and Styles

Music

Each instructional video has a corresponding PDF with written drumset grooves, as well as additional information. The PDFs may be accessed by clicking the image or the PDF title.

Music PDFs

Videos

The Drumset Basics section includes four videos: Basics, Jazz Swing, Latin, and Rock/Funk.

To VIDEOS

Audio

Audio used for the video examples are available for practicing.

PDFs for Videos

Course #1

BASICS

Getting started on drumset as related to Jazz Band and Pep Band.

BASICS PDF
Course #2

JAZZ SWING

Jazz swing is often the most unfamiliar style for young drummers. The videos cover this style first as it is one of the most common styles for jazz bands.

SWING PDF
Course #3

ROCK/FUNK

This video will cover some of the basics of playing rock or funk grooves. These grooves work for Pop (popular music) styles as well.

ROCK PDF
Course #4

LATIN

The basic video will cover the Bossa Nova in detail. Demonstrations of generic Latin grooves will be available at the end of the video.

LATIN PDF
Instructional Videos - BASICS

Watch the videos to learn basics about Jazz and Pep Band Drumming

Drumset Basics

Instructional Videos - JAZZ SWING

Watch the videos to learn about Swing Drumming

Jazz Swing

Instructional Videos - ROCK/POP

Watch the videos to learn about Rock and Pop Drumming

Rock and Funk

Instructional Videos - LATIN

Watch the videos to learn about Latin Drumming

Latin