| DRUM PROGRAMS AVAILABLE |
| DRUMSET |
| DJEMBE |
| CONGAS |
| BONGO |
| TIMBALES |
| HAND PERCUSSION (SHEKERE - GUIRO - PANDEIRO - MORE) |
| AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RHYTHMS |
| DRUM READING COURSES |
| + More info |
What does this Drumrhythmlesson offer?
www.drumrhythmlesson.com educational website offers courses for drumset and percussion.
Drum ourses :
- Drumset (drumlab 1 - 5)
- Congas (congalab1 - 2)
- Djembe (djembelab 1 - 2)
- Bongos (bongolab 1 - 2)
- Timbales (timbales lab1 - 2)
- Handpercussion lab 1 - 2 (shekere, guiro, pandeiro, cabasa, shaker, maracas, caxixi, and more)
- Total tuning guide (explains how to tune djembe, congas, bongos and timbales, step by step)
- Drum reading & theory courses (Vol.1 to 3)
- African djembe rhythm workshops 1 and 2 (African djembe group rhythms for djembe, djundjun, talking drum)
How are the courses presented?
The courses are presented on video by Daniel Peralta, drum and percussion instructor.
Courses include: video, notation, audio loops.
Anyone can study our courses.
It is recommended to have an instrument before beginning.
What do i need to study the courses?
- A computer.
- An instrument.
- No prior percussion skills.
- Musical reading is a plus but not a must to start.
Is distance study effective?
Yes it is very effective.
You may watch videos many times, study at your own pace.
These courses are very well organized and will teach you waht you really need to learn.
All study material is carefully selected and only the useful and important topics are presented, and with a very smart study approach.
Do I get a diploma?
Yes all students get a diploma after completing the course. You must completa the final couse exam.
Study focus
Courses formats: online, cdrom and dvd formats?
Available formats :
- Online (members area - password entrance)
- Cdrom (also available as download format)
- Dvd
All courses contain 10 complete lessons that should be studied whithin 1- 3 month.
Each course contains video, audio, written text, photos and musical notaction (drumset and percussion notation).
Online courses?
Online courses are for online study (connected to Internet).
The access for online courses is the following : the student selects a course and buys it. The student receives our notification by email with username and password to enter athe members area. Inside this online course-area the student may study the course.
Important : online courses have a 60 day time period, renewable!
Cdrom courses?
The students that purchases a cdrom course may choose:
- to download the complete cdrom course from our website (download info is send by email)
- Have the cdrom shipped by airmail
This cdrom can be used on any computer. This cdrom contains the complete course, including videos, audio, text, notation, photos etc. It is similar to the online course but with the advantage that the videos are opened instantly (without Internet download, because the videos are on the cd), and there is no 60 days time limit. There's no need to be connected to the internet.
DVD courses ?
Not all our courses are in Dvd format.
Available on Dvd:
- Tuning guide
- Timbales lab1 and 2
- Handpercussion lab 1 and 2
- Reading vol.1 to3
Course list
Drumset
- Drum lab 1 (Basic drumset method, read and play rock,pop rhythms, technique, coordination exercises, and more)
- Drum lab 2 (Intermediate drumset method, Funk, Pop, Rock, read and play more advanced rhythms)
- Drum lab 3 (Stickcontrol and technique development on the snare drum, rudiments, rolls, buzz)
- Drum lab 4 - Afrocuban drumming (reading and playing Cuban rhythms on the drumset, songo, comparsa , tumbao, cáscara, with bell, clave, woodblock, learn afrocuban independence)
- Drum lab 5 - Caribbean and afro latin-american drumming (read and play afro caribbean, brazilian, cuban, calypso, reaggea)
Main course menu with buttons to live video presentations!
2) once inside the lesson there is a main lesson index (includes a written introduction,etc..), this gives access to the various exercises of that lesson (fig3 and fig4).
Each pattern is shown notated (musical notation), and underneath there is a blue button that switches the audio on-off (audio-loop). At the right of each exercise you can see there's a video sample button (2 video samples, windows media player and quicktime).
Course main menu with direct access to each lessons videos + notation!
3) The windows media player video presentation is a normal video (recorded live).
The quicktime video is a video loop (non-stop playing video), this way you may see the exercise as long as you like. It loops automatically.
This is an example of the quicktime video presentation (fig5).
Course menu showing notation, blue buttons (audio loops) + live video player all together!
Introduction with audio for all rhythms of djembe workshops 1 & 2
Origin and introduction with audio for all rhythms of djembe workshops 1 & 2
Interactive flash video presentations for all rhythms of djembe workshops 1 & 2
4) The video players that are used are :
- Windows media player
- Quicktime
Website Structure
Course contents and video-audio samples?
For more information of each course enter the following link : courses
Here you will find a list of all courses, click the image of each course and you will be linked to a samples and video page. the video loops are very short, but the course material is extensive!
Where do i get access for online courses - login?
Online students can enter the online course area here :
" member login" (There is also a member login link in our homepage).
Next, click the " mmbers login" button and use the provided username and password combination.
Bilingual website?
Our website and courses are bilingual (english - spanish), and all the courses are bilingual.
Video & Audio
Videos for online courses?
The online courses have a video presentation for each lesson.
The total video time may vary between 1 to 2 hours per course (depending on the course).
The videos are presented in 2 formats:
- Windows media player (mostly)
- Quicktime (only video loops)
You may download the video players from a link inside the course area (in case you do not have them installed on your pc).
Videos for Cdrom courses?
Cdrom courses do not require internet connection.
The videos open instantly (cdrom videos are not downloaded from the internet, they are included on the cdrom).
The cdrom courses have a video presentation for each lesson.
The total video time may vary between 1 to 2 hours per course (depending on the course).
Videos are presented in 2 formats:
- Windows media player (mostly)
- Quicktime (only video loops)
You may download the video players from a link inside the course area (in case you do not have them installed on your pc).
Audio loops for online and cdrom courses?
All courses have a dedicated audio button for each exercise (see the blue button)
The audio buttons are located directly below each exercise (and notation), so it's very easy to locate each pattern, listen to the audio loop and read the drum-notation.
Dvd courses?
Dvd courses can be seen on pc or Dvd players.
Sales info and prices
Prices and order info
- Online courses = 35U$ /60 days study
- Download courses = 45 / download format
- Cdrom courses = 50 + 15 U$ / shipped by mail
- Dvd courses = 50 + 15 U$ / shipped by mail
We have 2 payment options :
- Creditcard payment with paypal.com
- "Western union" money order (or other money order company that delivers money worldwide, like www.xoom.com)
Can i buy with credit card?
Yes, we accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS!!
For creditcard payment select the course from the list. Next, use the "pay now" button that opens a secure payment form. This payment form charges the course to your creditcard account and we receive the purchase with all your details, name, email, course, date of purchase and total amount. You will receive a purchase receipt.
We then contact you for further information of the product and shipping (for cdrom, dvd, etc.) or to send you the username-password for online study.
It's always a good idea to send a separate email with all your info,address,and phone,so we have personal contact afther each payment.
Can I purchase without credit card?
Yes. You may send us a international money order with western union or www.xoom.com.
How do i calculate the shipping cost?
Shipping is added automatically for each Dvd or cdrom. Shipping to all countries is 15U$.
(Ex. 50 $US + 15 $US = 65 $US total for each course with standard shipping).
How long does it take to get access to online courses or cdrom download format afther payment?
This will take less than 24 hours. After confirmation of your payment in our email box! Usually a few hours (2 to 3 ) or less. Directly afther payment we personally send you the username and password with all the info so you may start online studies.
How long does shipping take for cdrom, dvd?
- Standard shipping : normal shipping for cdroms and dvd (2 weeks, 14 days).
What is the payment currency?
All prices are charged in dollars (USA).
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