ChairDrumming
Video tutorials that get students mastering some of the fundamentals of drumming… using a chair!
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These video tutorials teach students the basics of drumming using a chair, preparing them to transition to a real drum kit. Activities include:
- Introduction – Learn ChairDrumming basics with introductory lessons, then play along to rhythm-led medleys in Volumes 1 & 2
- Rhythm Builder – Compose and perform ChairDrumming rhythms with this interactive resource
- Structured Curriculums – A variety of structured collections that develop ChairDrumming skills and knowledge
- Playalongs – Free play with a variety of playalongs, organised by difficulty
Additional resources, such as downloadable blank ChairDrumming grids & graphics and a worksheet for composition, are available for lesson use.
Introduction to ChairDrumming
Rhythm Builder
Build your own ChairDrumming rhythms and perform them to your favourite tracks! Just click to activate or deactivate a drum. You can also download your rhythms as image files.
Structured Curriculums
Drumming Legends
Part of the Primary Pathway, this collection enhances listening and performing skills by exploring 12 legendary drummers like Bonham & Grohl. Across 2 modules with 6 lessons each, students learn basic drumming, play along to iconic tracks, and engage in full-class activities, boosting their rhythmic abilities and appreciation for diverse drumming styles.
Session Drumming
Your students have been hired as a session drummer! Also part of the Primary Pathway, this project tasks your students with composing drum parts to 5 tracks, which will be part of a compilation album, using ChairDrumming. In session 6, they will perform the album live in full.
ChairDrumming Playalongs
- All
- Very easy
- Easy
- Medium
- Hard
- Very hard
