RESOURCES

Drumsticks

Students are required to bring their own drumsticks to drum lessons.

You may want to purchase two pairs - a pair for home and a pair for lessons.

The most popular drumstick in the world is the Vic Firth 5A. You can’t go wrong with these.

A cheaper option would be the NOVA sticks (made by Vic Firth), available in a range of sizes from smallest to largest: 7A, 5A, 5B, 2B.

An absolute must for all drummers.

New drummers can start off on the pad before committing to buying a drum kit.

Even if you have a drum kit, a lot of your practice can be done on a pad (warm ups, technical work).

Practice pads are portable, have a good rebound are and much quieter than practicing on acoustic or even electric drums.

Your family and neighbours will appreciate it too!

Metronomes are an important practice tool, especially for drummers.

They help you to keep a consistent beat as you practice, and are great for tracking your progress as your tempo increases.

The Tama rhythm watch is a great drummer’s metronome. There are also app based metronomes like Tempo or Gap Click.

We believe in the value of high quality music books, rather than just handing out photocopies.

Drum books are included as part of your lesson fees.

The main books we use in lessons are:

Basic: Stick Control / Syncopation / Groove Essentials

Intermediate: Great Hands for a Lifetime / The Language of Drumming / The New Breed

Advanced: Patterns Vol. 1-4

Student are also encouraged to choose elective topics based other interests.

Grades give you a realistic view of your skills. They offer a step by step process to go from beginner to professional level.

Grade books contain the repertoire and exercises required to pass each grade (exam optional).

Students have the option of Rockschool, Trinity Rock & Pop, or Trinity Drum Kit.

Acoustic drums generally come in 3 different configurations:

Rock: 22” bass drum, 14” snare, 12” and 13” toms and 16” floor tom.

Fusion: 20” or 22” bass drum, 14” snare, 10” and 12” toms and 14” floor tom.

Fusion Plus: 22” bass drum, 14” snare, 10” and 12” toms and 16” floor tom.

Pearl Export - Acoustic Drums

Roland TD-07KV - Electronic Drums

Low volume cymbals

Mesh heads

Drum and cymbal mutes