Steven Adler's Getting Started With Rock Drumming

Watch and listen as Steven Adler demonstrates techniques, grooves, and fills designed for the beginning rock drummer. He teaches: parts of the drums; the pyramid of rhythms; basic rock beats; rock fills; dynamics and more, discussing his own influences and history with the drums.

Videos

• Parts of the Drums (03:58) - In this first video, Steven Adler shows us the parts of the drum set.

• Holding the Sticks (02:47) - Steven shows us how to hold the sticks.

• Pyramid of Rhythms (03:15) - Steven discusses the "Pyramid of Rhythms".

• Basic Rock Beats (12:14) - Steven teaches us some basic rock beats.

• Simple Fill Ideas (11:43) - In this video, Steven shows us some fill ideas.

• Dynamics (03:30) - Steven discusses dynamics.

• Influences (09:05) - In this final video, Steven shares some of his influences.