Timing

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You need to stay in time to drum and that's why the first thing to learn is timing.
First thing to learn,is how to use different timing with each hand. A simple 5 piece kit will do for beginners. Try on the hi-hat a 1-2-3-4 time slowly with your right hand.

On every -3 in the sequence hit the snare drum once with the other hand

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On every -3 in the sequence hit the snare drum once with the other hand.

On every -3 in the sequence hit the snare drum once with the other hand

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Once you have a simple beat up, it's time to use your feet. Hit the bass drum peddle with your right foot on every -1 in the sequence.

 Hit the bass drum peddle with your right foot on every -1 in the sequence

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You should have a beat going smoothly now . If you don't have a kit, even use a pillow for each piece if you want.

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