LESSON TITLES:

• Introduction to Drumming
• Tempo
• Rhythm / Dynamics
• Rudiments

COVERED KNOWLEDGE:

• The variety of drums and their roles in the drumline
• Definition of tempo and how it is the basis for any song
• The difference in drum strike weight to produce different volumes of sound
• The different rudiment patterns that can be used as drills or to create a beat for a song

PRACTICED SKILLS:

• Identifying bass, tenor, and snare drums as well as cymbals 
• Keeping time and tempo to a song 
• Playing along to a song while keeping time as well as landing proper dynamic hits at the precise volume
• Learning about the several drum rudiments and patterns