The key points of playing drums are:

Method 1: Master the rhythm

When you first start learning to play drums, having both hands is enough. First we learn to hit quarter notes. You need to know what the 4/4 time signature is. It means that there are 4 beats in each measure of music. You beat it four times at a constant speed with one hand, each beat is equivalent to a quarter note.

When you first start learning, count every beat out loud. This helps you feel and catch the rhythm, and helps you develop a strong sense of rhythm.

A metronome and click track can help with practice. You can find it online or in the mobile app. An even simpler way is to keep time with the music. Learn all about rhythm and develop a good sense of rhythm before actually touching the drums, so that you can learn the drums better and faster.

Method 2: Get familiar with the drum set

Prepare a drum set for beginners. If you are really interested, ask to compare the prices of different types of new and used drum sets before buying. Talk to the music store and let them help you choose the right one. It is best to choose a cheap new drum set or a second-hand one when starting to learn. If you want to learn more after getting started, then buy a better drum set.

You can also join the school band or club, so that you can get exposure to drums and have the opportunity to learn. You can ask the person in charge for more time to use the drum set. People who like music are very easy-going, so they might agree.

Learn correct sitting posture. Sitting right will make you more comfortable when practicing and it will be easier to play the drums. Therefore, correcting your sitting posture can get twice the result with half the effort. Stand close to the drum set, sit upright, elbows tucked in, and keep a comfortable distance from the pedals.

Method 3: Practice appropriately

Buy a metronome. The easiest way to learn to make a steady beat is to practice with a metronome. If you can't afford a metronome, you can just find a click track and practice while playing it on your computer or MP3 player.

When you first start learning and practicing, you must count and type at the same time. Of course, you won’t need to do it after you become proficient. Get familiar with your instrument as soon as possible. Get creative and mix and match your drum kit. Beat while counting, keep the drum beat as steady as possible, practice more and gradually form muscle memory.

Practice using the hi-hat pedal. When you hit the hi-hat, you sometimes need to bring the two pieces of the hi-hat together. This way the sustain is shorter and sounds different. So using the left foot to close the hi-hat is a common skill among drummers.

Train your feet. Work the muscles in both legs by using a hi-hat and adding a bass drum. Try using your right hand while using your feet, or move your limbs together to exercise the flexibility of your hands and feet. Learn to switch. It’s still the same as before, but instead of playing the snare during the count of 2 and 4, I switch to playing the snare in between the hi-hat hits with my right hand. In this way, the sound of the snare is interspersed between the hi-hats.

Balance between work and rest. If your muscles are overly tense or the rhythm is too fast to keep up with, slow down the metronome and take it easy.

Method 4: Exercise the independence of the limbs

Learn the basic playing methods of the snare drum. The most basic exercises are clicks and counterattacks, which not only improve the flexibility of the hands, but also enrich the rhythm. Clicking means taking turns tapping with two hands, once with each hand. The double blow means two hands take turns to hit twice, each hand hits twice (the second time does not rely on hand force, but relies on the elasticity of the drum skin to bounce the drum stick up and hit the sound).

This is the basis for completing fast rolls and tricks. Learn and practice the 26 basic American techniques, and you will soon be able to master single-click, double-click, and even three- and four-click combos.

Coordinate two feet. Playing the drums is a bit like rubbing your belly and patting your head at the same time, only the process is much more complicated. Compared with the simple movement of one hand up and down, playing the drum may require two hands to perform various complex operations in different directions.

Try playing the bass drum with your right foot. Your hands and left foot are responsible for the main rhythm, while focusing all the changes on your right foot. It gets a little trickier from here, but don't worry because practice makes perfect. What you want to do is to keep the movements of the limbs from affecting each other. There are no shortcuts, just take your time and think clearly. It may feel simpler if you break down the movements of each beat.