How To: Do basic drum rolls

In this series of video music lessons, expert drummer Alex Kasmirov demonstrates several types of drum rolls. You’ll learn basic drum strokes, up strokes, down strokes and tap strokes, as well as how to play open rolls, buzz rolls and French rolls. He also offers tips on the proper wrist and arm motions to help you perfect your drum rolls.

How To: Play advanced djembe drum

Build speed and become more capable with these rudiments of the djembe drum. Mr. Swearingen is an Austin Sociology professor by day, who has been playing the djembe since 1985. he is very interested in African drumming.

How To: Set up a drum kit

In this video clip series you will learn the proper way to identify, assemble and transport you drum kit as well as tips and techniques on how to take care of your kit so it will last as long as you do. There are many different pieces to a full drum kit and our expert will walk you through the set up of each one and why it works the way that it does. You will also learn methods of play that will help your drum heads to last longer and your kit to sound better. Take a gander and go hit the skins!