The I Hit Drums Podcast

Marc Rollins
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A podcast series setup to guide you through the books "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" and "I Hit Drums - Intermediate 1". An introductory drum syllabus designed to take you from complete beginner to a Grade 3 standard. Both books can be purchased via the website: www.ihitdrums.co.uk and along with these instructional episodes, you can learn the drums for the cost of a single book!

  1. Doubles Continued

    12/09/2025

    Doubles Continued

    In this episode you'll be working through the last chapter in the book, which focusses on: Shifting from Singles to DoublesDoubles Around the KitDoubles Within TripletsDoubled Triplets Around the Kit Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    11 min
  2. Swing

    11/25/2025

    Swing

    In this episode you'll start to learn the basics Swing grooves. We'll focus on: The Ride Cymbal PartAdding the Hi-Hat FootAdding the Bass DrumAdding the Snare DrumMoving the Snare Drum Traditional Jazz Form"Groanin" Play-along Listen Through ⁠⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    15 min
  3. Shuffles Part 2

    11/11/2025

    Shuffles Part 2

    In this episode you'll continue to learn how to play Shuffle patterns. We'll focus on: Shuffles presented in 4/.4Reading in 12/8 and 4/4Play-through of "Rule The Way I Feel" ⁠⁠⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    10 min
  4. Shuffles Part 1

    10/28/2025

    Shuffles Part 1

    In this episode you'll begin to learn how to play Shuffle patterns. We'll focus on: 12/8 ShuffleAn incorrect Hi-hat patternUsing accented and non-accented hits to helpAdding Bass and Snare ⁠⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    6 min
  5. 12/8 Ballad

    10/14/2025

    12/8 Ballad

    In this episode you'll start to use triplets within grooves, initially in the form of a 12/8 Ballad. This episode will cover: Understanding Time Signatures4/4 Vs 12/8Dotted NotesBallad Grooves"Unhinged Melody" play through ⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    13 min
  6. Triplets Part 3

    09/30/2025

    Triplets Part 3

    In this episode you'll learn how to add accents to triplet patterns and I'll explain how you can then take these ideas and put them around the kit to make melodic phrases. Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    5 min
  7. Triplets Part 2

    09/16/2025

    Triplets Part 2

    In this episode you'll start using triplets around the kit and look at three different sticking patterns to help you move around comfortably, depending on the fill. Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    13 min
  8. Triplets Part 1

    09/02/2025

    Triplets Part 1

    In this episode you'll start learning about triplets: How to count themHow to play themHow to change between triplets and other note values Download the exercises from this episode ⁠here⁠ so you can play along, or for these and more exercises like this you can buy the book "Intermediate 1" from my ⁠website⁠. Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast. Enjoy!

    13 min
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A podcast series setup to guide you through the books "I Hit Drums - A Beginner's Guide" and "I Hit Drums - Intermediate 1". An introductory drum syllabus designed to take you from complete beginner to a Grade 3 standard. Both books can be purchased via the website: www.ihitdrums.co.uk and along with these instructional episodes, you can learn the drums for the cost of a single book!

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  • Creator
    Marc Rollins
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marc Rollins
  • Show Website
    The I Hit Drums Podcast

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