Free Practice Materials
1. Music Notation & Values
Learn the basics of music notation, note values, and beats, with a visual “note pyramid” to understand rhythmic subdivisions. Perfect for beginners!
2. Introduction to Drum Notations
A simple guide to reading drum music, showing two staves with labeled notes to match each drum or cymbal. Great for beginners learning to read beats!
3. Introduction to drum Rudiments
Covers the 4 essential rudiments: single stroke, double stroke, paradiddle, and flam ā perfect for building solid drumming foundations.
4. Drum Beat #1
(Debut)
A simple groove featuring two staffs: one with a steady quarter-note beat and the other with a basic quarter-note fill. Great for starters!
5. Drum Fill #1
(Debut)
A set of beginner-friendly drum fills using quarter and eighth notes,
perfect for building fill confidence
and timing.
6. Drum Beat #2
(Straight Eighths)
This sheet introduces straight eighth note grooves, where the hi-hats play evenly spaced eighth notes, along with a few simple variations to build consistency and groove.
7. Drum Fills #2
(16th Notes)
Intermediate drum fills that introduces sixteenth notes with a basic ‘rock’ drum groove. Provides a challenge for aspiring drummers.
8. Drum Beats #3
(Syncopation)
This sheet introduces syncopation, rhythms that emphasize the off-beats. This will help drummers develop feel and timing.
9. 16th Note Accents
(Exercise)
This 16th note accent exercise helps you build dynamic control by mixing accented and unaccented notes. Focus on keeping a clear volume contrast and consistent stick heights.