Beginner's Guide for How to Set Up a Drum Set

Experienced drummers know that how you arrange your drum kit has a direct effect on how you play and what you can do. However, learning how to set up your drum kit can be as challenging as actually playing, especially for beginner drummers! At the School of Rock, we teach musicians the fine points of drumming, from advanced drum techniques to proper drum set posture, so you can play better, avoid injury and sound your best.

00:00 Intro
00:40 How to Set Up a Drum Set
01:02 1. Identify the 3 Main Drum Kit Parts
01:38 2. Set Up Your Bass Drum
02:10 3. Adjust Your Bass Drum Pedal
02:59 4. Place Your Snare Drum
03:31 5. Set Up Your Drum Kit Toms
04:28 6. Place Your Drum Throne and Set Drum Throne Height
04:45 7. Begin Your Hi-Hat Setup
05:17 8. Arrange Your Crash and Ride Cymbals
05:47 How to Sit with Proper Drum Posture
07:00 How to Hold Drumsticks with Proper Drumstick Grip
07:18 Drumstick Grip Technique: Traditional Versus Matched Grip
07:26 Traditional Drumstick Grip
07:45 Matched Drumstick Grip
08:50 Ready to Learn How to Play Drums?

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