Basic Rock Drumming, Chad’s Way

Basic Rock Drumming, Chad’s Way

Take what you have learned to the next level with RHCP drummer, Chad Smith. Chad’s course is unique in that it is basic rock beats, similar to the course, “Learn Your Beginning Rock Beats and Fills,” but Chad has you doing them in a much more advanced way. You will use the “Outside Release®” which is a prerequisite to this course. The outside release motion is one of the secrets to being a great drummer, as it allows you to not only play a beat, but make it feel good. A good feel is one of the most difficult concepts to teach. Download the course workbook in Lesson 1. What You Will Learn:

Outside Release® Motion
Rock Beat #1, #2, #3
How to Play Hi-Hats and Crash Cymbals
4-Way Coordination
Basic Body Motions

Chad Smith

Chad Smith is the legendary drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way is one of Drum Channel’s most popular courses for beginners all the way to advanced students. Renowned as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, Smith is celebrated for his explosive, funk-infused style characterized by powerful grooves and a seamless blend of rock and funk energy.

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The Outside release is a prerequisite for this course. You can learn it here in the definitive Moeller Method course.

The Definitive Moeller Method/Outside Release®

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Sitting Position & Playing the Bass Drum on 1-2-3-4 1 Lesson

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Playing Closed Hi-Hat with the Right Hand 1 Lesson

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Playing Rock Beat #1 1 Lesson

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Rock Beat #1: Ride, Toms, and Hi-Hat on 2 & 4 1 Lesson

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Rock Beat #2, Adding Crash Cymbal 1 Lesson

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Rock Beat #3 with Crash Cymbal on 1 1 Lesson

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Reviewing Rock Beats 1, 2, and 3 1 Lesson

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Combining Rock Beats 1-2-3, Adding Crash Cymbals 1 Lesson

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Basic Drum Fills on Snare Drum and Toms 1 Lesson

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Fills with Combined Rock Beats 1 Lesson

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Outside Release® Motion

Bonus Lesson: Magic Drums

Bonus Lesson: Want to Groove like Chad Smith?

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Chad Smith