The Beginner Song Track
The Testing Rules:
1. Each can be attempted only twice during any testing session.
2. You may administer the test all at once or lesson by lesson as you learn them.
3. You can either choose to test yourself, ask a friend or parent to monitor your test, or upload a video of your test to the Student YouTube Channel. If you do a video, please follow the testing rules. You’re only cheating yourself if you don’t.
The Test
It’s simple. Be able to play the song all of the way through. You can copy the fills from the recording or make up your own in the style of the song.
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Session 1#86 Billie Jean [expand title=”Description”]This Michael Jackson classic will have you dancing on the drums in no time. Learn the full song with fills in this lesson.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/july2013live/sdsbegmrng7_30_13_sd86.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/july2013live/sdsbegmrng7_30_13_hd86.mp4″]  |
Session 2#198 “Up For the Downstroke” Parliament [expand title=”Description”]Parliament was a staple on the funk scene in the 70’s. Their straight ahead style plummeted them to the top of the charts. This lesson will teach you how to play the main grooves for “Up For the Downstroke”.[/expand] |
Session 3#72 “The World” Brad Paisley [expand title=”Description”]Part of becoming a well rounded drummer is learning different styles of music. This lesson will take you through a basic country train beat as applied to this Brad Paisley hit.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/june2013live/sdsbegmrng6_25_13_sd72.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/june2013live/sdsbegmrng6_25_13_hd72.mp4″] |
Session 4#221 Stevie Wonder “Superstition” [expand title=”Description”]This lesson will teach you the style, basic grooves, and fills for “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/december2014live/sds221sd.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/december2014live/sds221hd.mp4″] |
Session 5#225 Tom Petty “Free Fallin'” [expand title=”Description”]Tom Petty has topped the charts for years. Dive into his signature sound and jump into the driver’s seat by learning the grooves and fills for this hit.[/expand] |
Session 6#69 “I Want You To Want Me” [expand title=”Description”]Who doesn’t love a good classic rock tune? Learn the perfectly constructed parts for this hit by the band Cheap Trick.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/june2013live/sdsbegaftrn6_18_13_sd69.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/june2013live/sdsbegaftrn6_18_13_hd69.mp4″] |
Session 7#43 “Cocaine” & “Wonderful Tonight” [expand title=”Description”]2 of my favorite Eric Clapton songs. Learn the grooves to these two songs.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/april2013live/sds4_16_13begmrng_sd43.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/april2013live/sds4_16_13begmrng_hd43.mp4″] |
Session 8#5 The Killers – “Runaways” [expand title=”Description”]The Killers are one of modern rocks biggest bands. This is a straight forward song that is perfect for a beginner to learn.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/sds1_15_13begaftrn_sd5.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/sds1_15_13begaftrn_hd5.mp4″] |
Session 9#211 Blink 182 “All The Small Things” [expand title=”Description”]Blink 182 was one of my favorite bands in high school. Have some fun learning this pop punk song.[/expand] [jwplayer config=”default” file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/begmrngallthesmallthings10_16_12-20121016-103059_678_qtp.mp4″ hd.file=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/theselessonsdontsuck/livelessons/begmrngallthesmallthings10_16_12-20121016-103059_678_qtp.mp4″] |
Session 10#215 “Poor Tom” Led Zeppelin [expand title=”Description”]No song list would be complete without Led Zeppelin. Learn Bonham’s great grooves for this song.[/expand] |