Drum Pad Fundamentals: Rhythm, Rudiments, and Performance

Drum Pad Fundamentals: Rhythm, Rudiments, and Performance

Drum Pad Fundamentals: Rhythm, Rudiments, and Performance

Build core drum pad skills: stick grip, basic notation, rudiments, showmanship, and a final capstone performance.

Drum Pad Fundamentals: Rhythm, Rudiments, and Performance

Price

$15.90per class

$15.90

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
6–9
Duration
25 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
8

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Class Experience

This course teaches drum pad fundamentals: grip and posture, reading basic percussion notation (quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes and rests), rudiments and accents, and performance skills. Lessons include practice segments, showmanship activities, a Drumming Olympics game, a confidence report, and a capstone performance to consolidate Level 1 skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate correct stick grip and basic drum pad technique

  • Read and perform basic percussion notation (quarters, eighths, sixteenths, rests)

  • Identify and apply fundamental rudiments and accents

  • Prepare and deliver a short rhythmic performance and self-assess confidence

Learning Needs Support

The learning leader is able to adapt instruction according to student needs and learning styles.

Prerequisites

No experience is required.

Materials needed:

  1. Drum sticks

  2. Drum pad or something to drum on

  3. Pencil (ready to use)

  4. Printed or digital copy of the weeks' cadences for class discussion

Meet Your Instructor

Rupa Dwivedi

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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