4-How to Play the Drums: Stroke Types

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This lesson is part of the following series: * Introduction to Drumming: The Basics * Drumming Lessons: Basics through Advanced

There are essentially three main types of stroke - The Piston stroke, the Down stroke and the Up stroke. It is a good idea to be familiar with these strokes and their differences before using them to play rudiments and music.

This lesson is excerpted from a broader course available from www.begindrumming.com. The Begin Drumming course is a 100% comprehensive drumming course which takes you from absolute beginner to expert soloist without any gimmicky short cuts! Through a combination of video and written lessons, the course will teach you proper technique as well as how to read drum music.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider myself still a student as well, because I have a passion for constantly learning. I learn every day when I watch other drummers, and I analyze what works and what doesnt. Performing, Educating and Learning have been my life and my living for well over 20 years.

I've had a tremendously broad background in drumming. I've played in rock bands, orchestras, marching bands - everything from high-brow contemporary music to Latin American stuff.

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