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This program is part of the Ultimate Beginner series, which walks beginning-level musicians through an introduction to their particular areas of musical interest. Ultimate Beginner: Drum Basics, Step 1 walks aspiring drummers through the early days of owning and playing their drums. This episode teaches new drummers how to hold the drum sticks properly, how to tap, pound, and tickle, and how to view the drum's role in the greater scheme of the band. Other common basic questions are also addressed in the program.