TIMBALES 101

The Ultimate beginner's Guide

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So you just unboxed a set of shiny new drums, they’re setup and ready to go. But… you have no idea how to tune them, play them, or even what any of the parts are called. If so, this course is for you!

We’ve all had to start from square one at some point on our lifelong journey with the Timbales. This course is specifically tailored to give you all the tools and insight you’ll need to get to know your instrument, and to get you started playing!

In This Course We'll Learn:

  • All about the anatomy of the drums and how to set them up

  • How to get started with proper posture and stick technique

  • The basic sounds you can get out the instrument

  • How to warm-up properly

  • Concepts and exercises to help you develop independence

  • A few key rhythms to get you grooving

  • And WAY more...

Let's get started!!!

Introduction

 
 

Lesson 1 - The Anatomy of the Timbales

 
 

Lesson 2 - Tuning the Timbales

 
 

Lesson 3 - Posture and Hand Position

 
 

Lesson 4 - Technique Basics

 
 

Lesson 5 - Sound Essentials

 
 

Lesson 6 - How to Warm Up

 
 

Lesson 7 - Developing Independence

 
 

Lesson 8 - Essential Grooves

 
 

SUGGESTED PRACTICE LOOPS:

 
 

Lesson 9 - Practice Routine

 
 

Practice Routine Play-Along

 
 

Course Wrap-Up