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Video Lessons

Drumming Basics
   Tuning the drum
   Holding the drum
   Playing with a strap
   Bass stroke
   Tone
   Slap
   Variation on bass tone slap
   Exploring other strokes
   Jamming

Drumming Technique
   Ongoing Lessons
   Utilizing the Metronome
   Playing with the Metronome
   Metronome Challenge
   Warm Up
   Personal Metronome
   Percussion Toys
   Leg Shakers
   Hand & Leg Shakers
   Playing Rhythm with Others
   Keeping the Rythm
   Side by Side Technique
   Thumb Technique
   Alternate Playing Position
   Finger Roll

Watch and Play
   Intro to Watch & Play
   Watch & Play - 1
   Watch & Play - 2
   Watch & Play - 3
   Watch & Play - 4
   Watch & Play - 5
   Watch & Play - 6
   Watch & Play - 7




Lessons 6: Slap

The slap tone the third primary tone is almost exactly the same as tone. The only difference is that the fingers are held slightly open to allow the sound to release. There's a much snappier crack kind of sound when it is played properly. Once again the edge of the hand lines up with the rim the fingers bounce back naturally.
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