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Lesson Downloads are the most comprehensive pipe band drumming learning solution ever. James Laughlin's book is a very unique learning tool, with a very clear path for learners and intermediate drummers. It utilises visual, kinesthetic and auditory learning methods to enhance drumming development. An increasing number of drum kit players and orchestral percussionists are exploring Scottish snare drumming as a means to increase hand speed, stick control, execution, dynamic range and rudimental knowledge.
Here's what you get with each Lesson Download:
Learning to play the Scottish drum has never been easier. Print out the sheet music or view it on your computer. Listen to the high-quality recordings on your computer or iPod or burn a CD for listening in your car or home stereo. Students in Ireland, Scotland, England, Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia are enjoying the benefits of this great tool. Private Schools, Colleges and Pipe Bands are utilising the book to its fullest, resulting in much more proficient drummers and drum corps'. You can download a chapter which is applicable to your learning stage, or download the whole book which boasts some extra's. All of the lessons are clear and simple. This will take you one step closer to mastering the Scottish snare drum. Your support of these lesson downloads allows James to add extra lessons and continue to offer these unique educational tools. James Laughlin's Guide to Snare Drumming - The Essentials Volume One
The perfect start for any snare drummer. Whether you are an absolute beginner, an intermediate player trying to improve the basics, or a drummer with a different background dabbling in scottish drumming for the first time, this 65 page e-book and 43 track MP3 accompaniment outlines snare drumming from the very basics of learning how to hold the stick, understanding basic theory, developing basic rhythms, mastering the essential rudiments and learning your first drum settings.
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Scottish Drumming Lesson - Basic Theory for Drummers
This lesson download covers the basic theory needed to understand the make-up of musical bars and phrases. It provides a very clear and easy method to learn note values, time signatures, simple time, compound time and several other aspects of music theory. It is presented in a very clear and concise manner, providing the student with visual diagrams to enhance the learning experience. (excludes MP3) $2.99
Scottish Drumming Lesson - Stick Position and Traditional Grip
$2.99
Lesson - Elementary Single Strokes
A basic requirement for all types of drumming is to play a single stroke tap clearly and confidently. This chapter takes you through single stroke exercises step by step. The MP3s match up with each exercise and they get progressively more difficult. An essential rudiment to master if you wish to develop good finger technique. $3.99
Lesson - Doubles and Triplets
Two lessons in one! This download shows the double or "mummy-daddy" exercise that helps you build speed and control. The double is the stepping stone to the drum roll. The triplet is made up of single strokes and grouped in threes. This rudiment is very common and popular in all drumming music. The MP3s clearly guide you through each exercise. $3.99
Lesson - Elementary Paradiddles
The paradiddle is one of the most well-known and commonly used rudiments in the drumming fraternity. This lesson offers numerous exercises to master this great rudiment. A tricky rudiment made easy! $3.99
Lesson - Buzzes and Rolls
$3.99
Lesson - Elementary Embellishments
$3.99
Lesson - Advanced Paradiddles
$3.99
Lesson - Advanced Triplets
$3.99
Lesson - Advanced Roll Patterns
$3.99
Lesson - Advanced Single Strokes and Embellishments
$3.99
Lesson - Continuous Roll Patterns
$3.99
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| Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 04:36 |
The lesson download that everyone loves, learning how to play the perfect drum roll! Possibly one of the hardest rudiments to master, the drum roll should be smooth, closed and consistent. Scottish drummers really demonstrate how pure this roll should be, learn to do it for yourself. Numerous exercises and phrases included in this chapter.
Flams and Drags! Learn to present and play two very important embellishments. This chapter includes many simple and fun rudiments to develop these embellishments. Explanations on how to present Flams and Drags really help to uncover the tricks to playing them properly.
Learn to take your paradiddle to the next level. This lesson involves more intricate paradiddle exercises and incorporates more complicated embellishments. The paradiddle plays a main role in drumming music, learn to play this rudiment effortlessly.
Now that you have mastered the basic triplet rudiment, enjoy this more intricate lesson on triplets and how they can be used to develop phrases and flow in drumming music. Again, the MP3s will prove very useful in helping you to develop this rudiment.
Learn to tackle more advanced roll patterns. This chapter takes on trickier roll patterns and helps you to build confidence when playing rolls in drum scores.
Two for the price of one! Enjoy these two great chapters which uncover more complicated patterns and single stroke exercises. Learn to incorporate embellishments with fast and furious single strokes. Learn the Swiss ruff, The ratamacue and the Four stroke ruff. A jam-packed lesson download!
This lesson will help you to overcome those difficult continuous roll patterns! No more heavy buzzes and lazy taps, learn to play nice clear taps to link the rolls together to create that cool continuous drum roll. Several different roll patterns covered in this chapter!