How To Play Drums (Beginner Drum Lesson)

Have you always wanted to learn how to play drums? If your excuses have included “I don’t have time” or “I don’t have a drum set at home,” you’re in luck: this 10-minute video lesson will get you started quicker than you can say “Ringo.”

We’re starting from the beginning. No theory. No technique. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to play a simple beat and drum fill.

Why play drums? Whether you’re doing it for fun, for the health benefits, to pick up a new hobby, or to become a rock star, the instrument is a great outlet for all of these things.

00:44 - Getting Started - Grip
If you have drumsticks, hold them with a nice relaxed grip. This is the most important thing to know for now. Keep your hands loose!

1:22 - Playing Your First Beat
This is where the fun begins! Using your kick, hi-hat and snare, Jared teaches how to count, feel and play your first beat.

6:05 - Playing Your First Fill
Drum fills are used to build anticipation or release tension. Listen for them in your favourite tunes, such as snare rolls in AC/DC songs or that big tom fill in “Wipe Out.”

Congratulations – you just learned your first rock beat and your first fill! This is just the beginning; when it comes to beats and fills, the sky’s the limit. At this rate, you’ll be playing all your favourite tunes and jamming in no time.

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[phenaxdk]

When you dont have drums, but you wanna learn how to play drums, but you wont buy drums before you are good at playing drums...

[TheSirse]

I've been playing drums for 2 decades, recorded at least a dozen albums and I do session work often. My tips? Practice these basics every week. Have focused practice, where you do just one thing for longer than you think you need. Don't feel overwhelmed when you see incredible drummers performing. They all sucked at one point.

Jared's vids are the best. He is calm, a great teacher and his methods work.

[pamelaraffel]

I have wanted to learns drums all my life. I am 65 now and I am determined. Thanks for this. So relaxing. No pressure. I want more!!

[eddiedelreal]

The Bob Ross of drums. So relaxing and stress free watching.

[michaelr.guerrette]

Jared, Thank You for offering this free lesson online, at 59 I have now taken my first drum lesson. I've wanted to play the drums since I was five years old. After watch "Little Drummer Boy" I begged my mother for a set of drums, but we lived in a three family dwelling and that was not an option! For years I played the Air Drums, and as the years passed and other priorities set in, the desire to learn the drums fell by the wayside. Unfortunately, this past March I lost my beloved mother, and since then, for some weird reason, I've felt the urge to learn the drums, guess mom gave me the ok from the other side :). So I bought a pad and a set of sticks and here we go!
All My Best
Mike

[jerrywilliams]

Just got drums yesterday, almost 50 and starting to learn, this lesson was great

[henrymartinez]

Thanks Jared, I'm 56yrs.old and you got me thinking about Drums as a hobby. My life can't be just work and t.v.
I'll try my best at it.

[hannahpriddy]

How bold of you to assume I can count to eight

[nmp]

I've never touched the drums in my life and this lesson was perfect for me as a beginner. Thank you!

[jackieerber]

I’m 67 years old and have ALWAYS wanted to learn how to play drums. It’s on my bucket list. I don’t have a drum set tho. Can’t afford a good set. I’m looking for a used one to surface so I can buy that. You really inspire me! Your video is really easy to follow. Thank you, I just gotta find that first set, my husband thinks I’m nuts!

[dariaagafonova]

i don"t have drums but i was doing this whole lesson with my imaginary ones

[MichelAndary]

next level beginner move: grabbing 2 pens as drumsticks (that's me rn)

[MrGilperc]

I've been playing for 50 years. I still watched the video to the end. You never know what you can learn.

[MarkMach]

Tried on Imaginary drums as well.
One thing I noticed is the quality of this video! The zooming in and the angles, very well made.

[elenitack]

Thank you so much for this! For months I have been staring at my boyfriends drums, wanting to play but being a bit wary, because really, I am not a musical/coordinated person at ALL 😀 Due to this very clear and patient explanation I am now unable to stay away from practicing. Thank you so much Jared!

[clusterhug]

look at me, learning how to play drums. it’s 5am, i’m in my bed, there’s school tomorrow or later, rather.

[szymonchwastek]

Not only Back in Black, you can play it along whole freaking ACDC discography

[capridecordova]

Thank you so much for helping me learn to play drums im retired on a fixed income and have found my love for drumming. You make it possible for people like me to learn. Thank you again.... I love drumming

[efeeasley]

Just starting this at 44 years old. I scanned through a few lessons and Jared captured my attention and his teaching style had me feeling like a drummer. I love this channel and looking forward to learning more. You are amazing Jared. It's hard when a person doesn't have any experience with instruments to try and learn..but your methods are applicable and really just works!!! Thank you! I'm amazed and excited!

[eddiewayne]

Nice relaxed grip. I play left handed and tend to relax my left hand enough to send the stick flying 😆