Basic drum fills in Harrow, London

This first drum kit fill, played on the snare is perfect to start using a bass, hat and snare groove.  Fills are used to add dynamics and indicates a change in the feel, or part of a composition.  They range from very easy to sometimes unimaginably difficult.  Doing fills depends on the style of music and they are best done with precision and a touch of class.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum kit tuition in Harrow, London.  http://youtu.be/bakaHEhoPpw

Drum Rudiments - building right and left equilibrium. In Harrow, London

The way to build up the right and left side of the drummer is very important.  It is a fallacy to say that a drummer has a strong left but a weak right hand in the same way that it is absurd to say a car manufacturer makes great cars but with weak left wheels.  I start my students with the habit of practicing and mastering single stroke, double stroke, paradiddle and buzz or multiple bounce roll with a right, then left start. This is done with a bass drum placed on the first of every eight strokes.  After this we expand and play on the toms, snare, hats and turn it all into something elegant and musical.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum kit teacher in Harrow, London  http://youtu.be/UWzTKL9HKwo

Open hi-hat videos in Harrow London

These are my new videos where you open a hi-hat on any of the first four beats in an eighth note drum kit groove.  You can open a hi-hat on the first, closed on the subsequent beat, or open on the second, third, or fourth beat.  These are used with varying dynamics and form an important part of the feel and intensity of a drum rhythm or groove. Have a look...  

From West London Drum Tutor, Drum kit teacher in Harrow, London http://westlondon-drumtutor.com/?page_id=887

There are three main drum stick manufacturers, but Vic Firth sticks are made with the best materials and are matched and made with the same weight, length and straightness.  The importance of this can not be overlooked as when you play subtle and quiet, the quality of the sticks will malign your technique.  There are many varieties and you will find sticks of all sizes, and for all contexts.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum Teacher in Harrow, London

Vic Firth 5A American Hickory Wood Tip Drumsticks

Evens Drum Heads have been selling quality professional level drum kit products for many years.  I particularly love and use their bass drum heads which help produce a full, compact and tasteful bass drum note.  There are many varieties and sizes to choose and I am using  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London www.westlondon-drumtutor.com