Drumming For Beginners

Up Stroke, Down Stroke Video Lesson On YouTube

ByJoe The Drummer February 6, 2021August 30, 2026

Here is my latest offering, it’s an explanation of the up stroke and down stroke for beginning drummers.

I am still being too serious in my videos. But I’m working on it.

Enjoy.

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