Getting Started ๐ฆ
- Music Notation Vs. Rhythm Notation: how to read notation and rhythms
- Rhythmic Alphabet / Rhythm Patterns: need to know rhythms
- Beginning Snare Drum: basic sticking technique for all drums
- Rudiments: foundations on rolls, flams, etc
- Reading Drum Notation
- Reading Drum Tab
Tools ๐
- Metronome / Drum Machine
- Virtual Drumset
- Music Notation: Flat (online editor) / Musescore (app)
Beats & Fills ๐๐ป
- Basic Beats for Beginners: great foundation for most musical styles
- Fill Basics
Styles ๐ต
- Common Drum Beats: covers a variety of beats for popular musical styles including rock, blues, and jazz
- Grooves Essentials: basic, intermediate, and advanced beats
- Latin Rhythms: clave and cowbell rhythm patterns
Song Transcriptions & Drum Tabs ๐ผ
- The Drum Ninja: transcriptions
- 7 Drum City: transcriptions
- Ultimate Tabs: tabs
- Songsterr: transcription and play along
- Hal Leonard: physical sheet music
Instrument Care โค๏ธ
- Drum Helper - Buying Guide: a wealth of information on kits and accessories
- Drum Tuning / Tom Tuning Chart
- Drum Tips: tips, tricks, and secrets for drummers