what is the best way to teach drums, Im making a curriculum but don know where to start.?

Answer 1

I don't play drums, but I'm a teacher, so I'd start with the very basics and work your way up. First--names of all the equipment. How to sit, how to hold drum sticks correctly, etc. Then, counting/reading music rhythms (what is a measure, a beat, how much is each note worth). It's probably a good idea to get your students to invest in a student manual and use this as a guide for your teaching (someone at music store will tell you which one is good).

Answer 2

I learned (kinda) to play the drums in 1954 in band class at school. Technique and practicing that technique is everything to a beginner. The standard back then was a snare drum but we had to put a practice pad on it so I would recommend that you students just get a good practice pad and a set of snare drum sticks. The feel of the stick is very important, hard maple with a nylon tip is a great stick for a beginner. The size and weight must be chosen by the student.

Get a beginning drum book and go for it. The secret....practice practice practice and be consistent.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

IF you're teaching just one person, it won't be too hard. But teaching a class, you must make the rules. If somebody drops a drumstick, you must drop them down a "Chair" or placement in the band. Show videos of Buddy Rich, the greatest drummer of all times. Or Mickey Hart. They both have taught me very well, just by watching them. I have been in about 8 bands as a drummer, and was the best percussionist in Middleschool through Highschool band. Oh... and ONLY use Vic Firth sticks. They rock.

Answer 5

Start with the Breeze Easy series of books for drumming.

Answer 6

You need to start simple and then advance your lessons. For about a week, start with basic rhythms, and teach the way that you learned. It will all come together eventually.
Best of Luck!