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How To: Play the mambo bell pattern on the timbales (tymbales)

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros y timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this two-part installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will show you not only how but when to play the mambo bell pattern. Take a look!

How To: Play a cha-cha (cha) bell pattern on the timbales

Take heart, timbaleros y timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. He has played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will walk you through how to play a cha-cha pattern on your drums.

How To: Play fills on the timbales (tymbales)

Are you an aspiring timbalero or timbalera? Eguie Castrillo is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists and has played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie demonstrates a number of common but very useful drum fills. Take a look!

How To: Solo on the timbales (tymbales)

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will walk you through some basic techniques for soloing on the timbales.

How To: Learn basic drum techniques for beginners

Basic drumming techniques and beginner drum lessons are explained in this free beginner's drum tutorial video series from our expert drummer, covering drum sticks, drum beats and fills.

How To: Practice drum beats & drumming basics

Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series.

How To: Make a copper xylophone

The xylophone is a musical instrument of incredible expressiveness, get expert tips and advice on the crafts and music in this free video. Make a copper xylophone - Part 1 of 21.

How To: Hold different types of drumsticks

Drumming with different drumsticks and a variety of drumming techniques will create unique sounds for any type of music. Learn drumming techniques using basic drumsticks, drum brushes and timpani mallets with tips from a professional drummer in this free music lesson video series.

How To: Play rock drum beat patterns

The rock drum beat is an intricate drum pattern that incorporates the hi-hat, snare and bass drum. Learn some tips for playing various patterns of the rock drum beat from an experienced drumming instructor in this free music lesson video series.

How To: Play swing groove drum beat variations

The swing groove drum beat is an intricate drum pattern that combines the hi-hat, snare and kick drum. Learn to play several variations of the swing groove drum pattern by displacing eighth notes with expert tips in this free drumming video series.

How To: Play swing drum beat pattern variations

The swing drum beat pattern is an intricate jazz rhythm that incorporates the snare, hi-hat and kick drum. Learn to play several variations of the swing drum beat with expert tips in this free drumming video series.

How To: Play basic drum beats for different types of music

There are countless types of drum beats for every musical style and genre. Learn a few basic beats for different types of music with tips from a drumming instructor in this free music lesson video series.

How To: Play cha-cha drum patterns

Learn to play cha-cha drum patterns on the drum set in this free video series of online drum lessons featuring a professional drummer and drum teacher.

How To: Play a 12/8ths African pattern with syncopated ride

Learn to play 12/8ths African drum beats with syncopated rides on the drum set cymbals in this free video series of online drum lessons featuring a professional drummer and drum teacher.

How To: Play the bossa nova drum beat

The bossa nova drum beat is a Latin groove that's derived from Brazilian music. Learn various techniques and tips for playing the bossa nova drum beat with expert tips in this free video series.

How To: Play the train drum beat pattern

The drum set is a fun musical instrument to play, which requires skill, rhythm and style. Learn a few exercises for the train drum beat pattern from a professional drum teacher in this free video series.

How To: Master basic snare drum techniques

Incorporating snare drum techniques into the rest of the rest of the drum kit is a tricky thing and takes a bit of effort. Learn a few important tips on how to do this from an expert drummer in this free video clip.

How To: Play a blues shuffle on the drums

Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series.

How To: Play rock drum beats

Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series.

How To: Play a drum rock shuffle

The rock shuffle is a fun and intricate rhythm that's worth exploring when learning techniques on the drums. Learn several variations for playing the rock shuffle drum pattern from a professional drummer in this free video series.

How To: Understand drumstick types and different grip styles

Drummers have their choice of drum stick styles and grips and unless they know about them it is hard to know what is best for each. Learn about several of both from an expert drummer in this free video clip series.

How To: Play African drums

Tell a story with rhythm and tones by playing African drums. Learn how to play the djembe and other drums in this free video series from a musician.

How To: Tune drum sets

Every serious drummer should watch these free videos. They will teach you how to tune all your drums to themselves and to eachother.

How To: Play half-time shuffle drum beats

Learning new drum beats and variations is a great way to integrate new ideas to music composition. Learn the half-time shuffle beat and several variations from our drumming expert in this free video clip series.

How To: Read drum music

Drum music can be tough to read, but get expert tips and advice on sixteenth notes, rests, and everything else in this free music lesson video.

How To: Perform a press drum roll

The press roll is a great snare drum technique, get expert tips on drumming and music lessons in this free video.

How To: Make basic beats on a drum machine

Making beats on a drum machine is easy with these tips, get expert advice on drumming and music in this free video series.

How To: Play drums with brushes

The drums are the most important instrument in a band. Be a better drummer with these free drumming videos.

How To: Play drums with your feet

The drums are the most important instrument in a band. Be a better drummer with these free drumming videos.

How To: Bucket drum

Tapping your pencil? Hearing the rhythm in every action you take? Learn how to do random object and bucket drumming techniques in this free video.

How To: Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana on drums

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a famous grunge song by Nirvana that has a signature rock beat. Learn how to play drums for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in this free cover songs and drumming technique video lesson.

How To: Play "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin on drums

Playing the drums for "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin is a great way to not only learn how to play cover songs on drums, but to practice your drumming technique. Learn how to play "The Immigrant Song" on drums in this free drum lesson video series.