How To Play Drums (Beginner Drum Lesson) 

When you dont have drums, but you wanna learn how to play drums, but you wont buy drums before you are good at playing drums...

How bold of you to assume I can count to eight

The Bob Ross of drums. So relaxing and stress free watching.

Jared, Thank You for offering this free lesson online, at 59 I have now taken my first drum lesson. I've wanted to play the drums since I was five years old. After watch "Little Drummer Boy" I begged my mother for a set of drums, but we lived in a three family dwelling and that was not an option! For years I played the Air Drums, and as the years passed and other priorities set in, the desire to learn the drums fell by the wayside. Unfortunately, this past March I lost my beloved mother, and since then, for some weird reason, I've felt the urge to learn the drums, guess mom gave me the ok from the other side :). So I bought a pad and a set of sticks and here we go! All My Best Mike

I've been playing drums for 2 decades, recorded at least a dozen albums and I do session work often. My tips? Practice these basics every week. Have focused practice, where you do just one thing for longer than you think you need. Don't feel overwhelmed when you see incredible drummers performing. They all sucked at one point. Jared's vids are the best. He is calm, a great teacher and his methods work.

I have wanted to learns drums all my life. I am 65 now and I am determined. Thanks for this. So relaxing. No pressure. I want more!!

I've never touched the drums in my life and this lesson was perfect for me as a beginner. Thank you!

I’m 67 years old and have ALWAYS wanted to learn how to play drums. It’s on my bucket list. I don’t have a drum set tho. Can’t afford a good set. I’m looking for a used one to surface so I can buy that. You really inspire me! Your video is really easy to follow. Thank you, I just gotta find that first set, my husband thinks I’m nuts!

Just got drums yesterday, almost 50 and starting to learn, this lesson was great

Thanks Jared, I'm 56yrs.old and you got me thinking about Drums as a hobby. My life can't be just work and t.v. I'll try my best at it.

Just bought my first drum set at 40 years old. Never to old to learn.

Tried on Imaginary drums as well. One thing I noticed is the quality of this video! The zooming in and the angles, very well made.

next level beginner move: grabbing 2 pens as drumsticks (that's me rn)

i don"t have drums but i was doing this whole lesson with my imaginary ones

Thank you so much for this! For months I have been staring at my boyfriends drums, wanting to play but being a bit wary, because really, I am not a musical/coordinated person at ALL 😀 Due to this very clear and patient explanation I am now unable to stay away from practicing. Thank you so much Jared!

Thank you so much for helping me learn to play drums im retired on a fixed income and have found my love for drumming. You make it possible for people like me to learn. Thank you again.... I love drumming

hey everyone, the last time I did a video of this was years ago and in our old studio. I wanted to do a new version as I know it can help a lot of drummers. So many of you are already drumming gods and definitely don't need a beginner lesson, but I appreciate you liking, sharing, and spreading the love for new drummers. Thank you! -- Jared Falk

I've been playing for 50 years. I still watched the video to the end. You never know what you can learn.

I’m 63 yrs old and recently retired! Playing drums has always been on my bucket list since my teens. Finally pulled the trigger of purchasing an electronic set and so happy I did! This video is so helpful. I had never played drums before

Just starting this at 44 years old. I scanned through a few lessons and Jared captured my attention and his teaching style had me feeling like a drummer. I love this channel and looking forward to learning more. You are amazing Jared. It's hard when a person doesn't have any experience with instruments to try and learn..but your methods are applicable and really just works!!! Thank you! I'm amazed and excited!

Not only Back in Black, you can play it along whole freaking ACDC discography

look at me, learning how to play drums. it’s 5am, i’m in my bed, there’s school tomorrow or later, rather.

I think this a great tool to use even if you've never played in your life or if you're somewhat of an accomplished player. It's always good to work the basics.

Just bought a drum set so that a visiting friend who played professionally could play with my piano playing husband. The visit is over but the drum set remains. I keep looking at it thinking I’ll learn. So now with this, my first drum lesson, I begin. I’m 80 tomorrow and play the piano, clarinet and I used to sing. Next, I’ll be drum competent. Really good work out for the brain. Thanks!

ive been playing drums for over a year now i have no idea why i’m here

I've been playing for 20 odd years now and I remember learning this pattern from a VHS I got with my first ever kit. Hit me right in the nostalgia!

I am 52 and have wanted to learn to play the drums since I was 15 😂 my mum always refused to buy me a set this has been so helpful as I love rock and am always banging the table I have just brought myself a set so I'm ready 🤘❤

First time drummer here and omg this is amazing !!! I got it on the first go through and now I can’t stop. You’re the best!

Now I just have to buy my drums 😂

Nice relaxed grip. I play left handed and tend to relax my left hand enough to send the stick flying 😆

I am just a singer-songwriter and was searching for some easy tutorial for better understanding how the drums are played. And you do illustrate it very accessibly! Thank you, Jared!)

I’m gonna b 50yrs old and all my life I wanted to play the drums but dnt have the funds. I just bought a set of drums at a Goodwill and so I went on you tube ur video was the first one that came up. So I checked it out and we’ll. I Got it!!! U rock thank u N GOD Bless

My name is Grace I’m 8 and this was my first drum lesson.I didn’t get it on the first try but I know I will.

I've learned to play a bit of the guitar and now I'm taking interest in drums I just wanna learn how to play a little bit of everything I guess lol cos life's short haha 😅

56 yrs old and always wanted to play. Kit is being shipped, and a new hobby is being born.

This guy is amazing. I gave up on learning drums 20 years ago because I didn’t learn anything useful like this in my first three lessons. I can actually understand what to do now after just a few minutes.

I rewatched K-on for the 3rd time and I found some old drumsticks in my garage so finally time to learn the drums. everytime I watch the show it gives me the urge to play an instrument so hopefully this time I dont give up

Just as I suspected: I absolutely don't have the coordination needed to play the drums! I will keep trying.

I'm 27 and just started learning Drums Today.... And I thought that it was late that i decided to learn drums today. But after going through the comments im glad that i decided now than later. Cause its never too late. Well, i maybe posting some of my drum lessons in the future though. So kindly save this comment. ❤ And thank you so much for the lessons. I'm really enjoying it❤️👍

The best beginner video I’ve found that my grandson likes. Thanks for making him interested!

Just got my first kit. I’m 61. Still playing this lesson. Thanks so much!!

You have actually inspired me to start classes again. I am going to teach this to my students!!! Back to basics!!!

I am a 83 year old grandmother been playing the drums for 6 months love your video s

Thanks Jared, just got a electronic drum kit this weekend, I wanted one for ages, and this is my first lesson, even for someone musically challenged this was great to understand and follow. Nice teaching bud.

Thank you so much! Please make more videos for beginners!

Awesome lesson for beginners. I've basically done the exact same thing when teaching friends who want to try it out. It's wonderful seeing the looks on their faces when they finally nail that simple fill for the first time and jump back into the beat. I'll probably keep teaching myself, but I would send this video to them as well afterwards. Good stuff Jared.

I have had so many drum kits and 3 different drum teachers, but learning to play through Drumeo with Jared Falk came just at the right time! Have a great summer to all thos drummers out there! ⛱

I dont even have a drum set but im looking forward to learn them in the future when im living alone and cant annoy anyone

I just bought a drum snare kit and recieved drum sticks as a gift from a musician. We jammed in my backyard and it was so cool.

Just started lessons, found a used set, 68 yrs old, loving it. This is a great lesson!

Thank you, Jared. You are one of the most encouraging teachers I have come across! Your lessons are really helpful. Thanks again:)

This is a very good introduction lesson for beginners.

I can only count to 4 so I do this twice...

I am 50 years old. I like music. LOVE MUSIC! But I've never understood how to hear beats. How to keep time. People say "You need to keep time." HOW! It's so frustrating. Nobody could explain to me "You need to count!" COUNT WHAT? Now I understand. Thank you so much.

Hello! 53 year old just now leaning how to play drums. Drumeo is awesome! The lesson was so simplistic and very easy to follow. Got it on the first time around. Thank you for putting this out there! I appreciate you!

Thanks Jared! This video helped me out.. I just bought this set yesterday, so I am definitely a beginner, but you made it super easy to learn the rock beat with the fill. I truly appreciate your vids - again, thank you!

yey!! finally something on my level :D

71 yr young grandma church organist playing drums for worship band and trying to pep things up. Great tutorial. Thank you. Will be tuning again. 🤗

I finally fulfilled a life long dram and got myself a drum set! I watched several videos on RU-vid, but yours was my favorite and I actually learned that beat! you keep simple, no hype, no theory, your set does not have 20 pieces to complicate things, and your approach is perfect, so congratulations and thank yo for teaching me my first drum beat, can't believe I can actually do it!

I am an "adult" learner. Loved the pace. Gor the hands, hard to get my right foot to remember to kick in on the right beat! Sure it is a brain thing. But not for lack of great instruction. Will work on it.

Can't wait to try it out. You have a nice calm voice and a friendly/helpful/motivating (you can do this tone) presentation. You've got me hooked on learning to play drums.

Noticed many taking an interest in drumming and being over 50.. I've just looked this up as I do have a go years ago and loved it. I'm so pleased 8 can managed this rhythm haha..I'm obsessed. Brilliant x

I'm 54 yrs old and just took up drumming and this helped me tremendously ty

This is really fun! I just realized I need a stronger sense of beats and rhythm so I searched for beginner drum video. The content is so fun and I would love to learn more about drums! I think in long term this will definitely help me to create my own music. Thank you so much :)

I play guitar.. I just love watching just incase my bandmate let me play his drumset at studio😂

I have my first drum lesson booked at the age of 75!! Your tutorial has helped me prepare for the lesson so hopefully I wont make a fool of myself!!

If I’m honest remembering two things was okay a third was really hard for me. So I guess either I keep practicing in the hope it will finally click or I give up? Just glad I didn’t rush out and get a new drum kit 🤪

I have just ordered my drum set and i cant wait to start drumming so i decided to start my lessson 1 wuth this video ...thank you drumeo and jared keep inspiring 😭😭

Thank you! I was able to follow along. It’s my first “official” lesson, and I learned a lot. Appreciate your time.

Kit touches down on Thursday. Great lesson making sense of timing. Using a pad, my poor left knee as hi hat and feet of stool as pedals. Loving this teaching. Thanks Jared.

Finally, someone has explained drums to me! I play guitar, but I've always admired drums! Thank you Sir 😁

New drummer hear...did not know how to incorporate a fill...this was EXCELLENT AND SO HELPFUL!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Hey! I'm a drummer since I was 17 years old and today I'm 44. Never did it professionally but love the drums so much. I saw the ad of this video and jumped to it because it always was that great question into me: how do I start to teach drums from scratch. Love this video and Drumeo. Keep up the good work!

Your first lesson was very relaxed, slow, well explained. I'm 66 and the last few yrs had the desire to learn the drums for pure fun, and to let off steam..❤❤❤

I was randomly given an electric drum kit for Christmas today with absolutely no knowledge of drums (or even asking for this as a gift) I’ve never even touched a real drum kit… was told I needed to try to challenge myself. Found your video and it was very helpful, thank you! Let’s see if I can make this a real hobby.

Congratulations Drumeo for your contribution to the world of drumming. While the objective may be commercial but that is indeed very subtle. You offer a very systematic, scientific way to learn drums from experts. Best wishes.

Yes. Got it. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you. Just got my drum kit and I’ve been practicing. Love it.

First I want to thank you for this lesson, I’m 46 now but when I was a kid I begged my parents for drum lessons but where I live it was expensive and unfortunately out of budget, as I grew up I got other priorities and left drumming as a wishful thought, I picked up the Bass guitar about 8 years ago but never truly committed to it, drums have always been my true love so this week I bought my first kit an e drum set today I will be setting it up and hopefully getting on with this first lesson, I already know I will be signing up to Drumeo because all the lessons I’ve already watched in RU-vid have been great and perfectly clear. Happy drumming to all of you.

This lesson is a great way for me to teach my grandson the basics.Ipersonally have been playing for 55 years and would like to leave my love of drumming to him.

Thank you so much, Jared! You've made drum so easy. This video makes me totally catch up with this simple beat and fill.

Thank you so much for this lesson and all your videos on here! I have a strong desire to learn how to play the drums and will be practicing what you're teaching me on here!

Words cannot express how grateful I am for this video! Lots of love!

i’ve been wanting to play drums for two years because of my cousin, im pretty sure i’m getting an electric drum set next month so this was helpful!

This is brilliant, great instruction! Very straightforward, thank you. Got my new drum kit arriving next week. 🥁😊

This is awesome! I’m planning on starting how to play Drums. This is so much informative. Thank you 😍

Thanks Drumeo, I've been watching your videos for YEARS wanting to start drumming and I just picked up my sticks for the first time and played thanks to this video!

Great lesson from a complete noob who never thought she’d be able to play drums. Am now obsessed. Thank you!!

So freaking cool!! Thank you! Just unpacked my 1st drum set and this was the 1st video I looked up for help and I can’t wait to start…. Thanks again!

Yay, I did it! Brand new drum kit and this was my first lesson. It was great! Thank you!

I absolutely loved playing the drums when I was around 8 after going to a rock band camp for a few weeks and learning. After 8 years and a few grades of basic school band percussion, I'm determined to pick it up again. Drumming brought me the joy and excitement that nothing else does but art, except much louder and emotionally more intense.

love you guys,i am actually a beginner keep making more videos like this for beginners like me it really helps. thank you so much.

I'm having some difficulty mastering the combination but I'm not quiting. Thanks, this was a wonderful video.

No one When you're a drummer and you get an ad that teaches you how to play guitar:

This guy is a really good teacher. Thinking of buying a drum set. I play guitar, been playing for years, than i learned how to play the bass, now i want to learn the drums. I guess, because, you cannot find no one to play drums or bass, everyone wants to play guitars, because it is a sexy thing to do. But people find out guitar is not a instrument that a person can learn in a few months. It takes years, to learn how to play the guitar. To be able to play in a band. So my opinion is, if you want to play in a band, and you are older, and never played an instrument before. Learn the bass, learn the drums And then you will be playing music so much faster, to be able to make music,with someone else, you will not have to play under someone else, meaning, having a guitarist doing all the work, and your hiding behind that guitarist, with you weak guitar skills, acting like you can play guitar. Just my opinion, because i have been in these situations so mant times. Someone comes in with a brand new electric guitar and amp. Top brand names. You say to them, what do you know?. They say, just start playing and ill will show you. So you do, you start jamming with the drummer, waiting for the new guitarist guy to jump in, and when he does, you so to yourself, OMG, what is this guy doing? This has happened over and over. Than to be nice, you say to the guy, would you be interested in playing the bass, thinking to myself, this is what we need, and if i can teach him, to hit a couple of notes, back and fourth, which is much easier than playing chords, you think to yourself, this might be possible. But they says no, they say, i will never play the bass, i want to play the electric guitar, because it is the sexy thing to do. I always love the guitar, and my music videos, that is what i want to be. True experiences. Great video. 👍🎸

"Learning music is just one of the best skills I chose to develop" Good tutorial video for day ones beginners like me

I always thought playing drums would be easy. But now, hearing the click from my DWA ... I see how much I am out of time. And, yes - I am an absolute beginner. I have now very much respect for each and every drummer. Keeping time and overing a nice groove to the band ... is something special. Not everybody can do this. Thanks for these videos so that I can learn some basics. Highly appreciated.

I started with two pencils on a book until I could make each hand do something different. From there it's been three kits and Years of Loving My drums.

I don't have a drum set. However, I still throughly enjoyed this lesson just using two pens and my foot haha

Been in bands for years, mainly as a vocalist or playing guitar. I have been saying I wish I could play drums for years, but never taking the initiative to actually learn. I recently got a cheap / free drum kit and so I started watching these videos and learning rudiments this week. Thanks so much for these easy to understand videos.

got my first drum kit today and have enjoyed a couple of your lessons thus far.