Chromium
Senior Member
Despite my misgivings I've agreed to give a lesson or two to a friend's five year old child, just to get him started. He's got a small kit for Christmas and is apparently keen to have a go...
Whilst in the past I've given some training to engineers on computers, I've never tutored anyone on drums or percussion, especially not a young child.
I have an idea of where I would start with a teenager or adult. But what do I teach a five year old? I've no idea how much they can take in during one lesson, and how much they will pay attention etc.
I would appreciate your ideas where I would start especially if you have experience of teaching a young child.
I'm thinking, stuff like...
Am I way off?
Whilst in the past I've given some training to engineers on computers, I've never tutored anyone on drums or percussion, especially not a young child.
I have an idea of where I would start with a teenager or adult. But what do I teach a five year old? I've no idea how much they can take in during one lesson, and how much they will pay attention etc.
I would appreciate your ideas where I would start especially if you have experience of teaching a young child.
I'm thinking, stuff like...
- parts of the drum kit and what they are used for
- clapping exercises in 4/4 time
- Perhaps start by using a cowbell/tambourine before getting onto the snare
- then very simple beats
Am I way off?