Ultimate Beginner Series: Drum Basics: Drum DVD

This DVD distills the essentials of beginner drumset instruction into one streamlined resource, covering everything from kit assembly through basic fills and blues grooves. Sandy Gennaro walks students through foundational concepts in a logical sequence, removing the guesswork about what to tackle first and building genuine competence rather than scattered skills.

Encouraging and manageable. The pacing respects the learning curve of a new drummer while building genuine momentum. Rock beats and blues grooves feel approachable rather than intimidating.

Absolute beginners picking up drumset for the first time, including young students, adult learners, and anyone who needs clear, sequential instruction before diving into a method book. This DVD works well for self-teaching or as a supplement to private lessons.

• Watch the grip demonstration multiple times before picking up sticks. Muscle memory forms fastest when you see the hand position clearly and replicate it exactly.
• Practice the basic rock beats without the drums first. Count the sticks together in the air, feel the pattern, then transfer it to the kit.
• Pay attention to the section on drumset function. Understanding your role in the band shapes how you approach every beat and fill you learn.

Start new school band drummers here before they open their method book. The visual instruction and emphasis on kit assembly and stick technique accelerate progress and prevent bad habits from forming.

• Proper grip and stick control
• Drumset assembly and hardware identification
• Basic rock beat patterns
• Note values and basic rhythm notation
• Simple drum fills
• Basic blues beat
• Understanding the drummer's role within an ensemble