There is an erroneous statement that encourages wrong thinking in drumming when it comes to the subject of how to separate limbs. Especially when learning new beats. As well as slower learning. That is the approach to learning a basic…
Reading drum music or drum charts as they are most commonly called is a simple process once you understand the fundamentals of how to read drum music. Once you have learned the basic theory involved in reading drumming notation. Along…
I must admit, I never used ear drumming ear protection in almost 40 years of drumming. Why? Well, I never felt the need, but to be honest, my drumming suffered because of it. What do I mean by that? Again,…
In our short investigation of in-ear monitors for drummers let’s begin right at the beginning. This is appropriate because this isn’t meant to be a review of in-ear monitors. It’s more of an outline of what they are and the…
So you’ve decided to take up drumming and want to know how to find a good drum teacher. You’ve got the basic kit setup, drumsticks in hand, and are ready to start learning how to play the drums. Or, you…
On reflecting on my past drumming career and experience. I consider myself to be lucky with drumming ailments. In most cases, I avoided injuries that could have had negative effects on my drumming. Having said that, I have also had…
Most people believe that playing the drums requires a lot of expensive equipment. A top-of-the-range drum kit, fantastic cymbals, and all the trimmings that go into making up a great drum kit. But, I am going to explain why none…
Anyone can learn how to play drums. But it may take practice to become a proficient drummer capable of keeping good time. Good timing is the first goal or result, that a complete beginner would strive for. And of course,…
A basic drum kit setup usually consists of a bass drum, snare drum, hi-at, and one or two cymbals. (one or more crash cymbals and a ride cymbal). Among the drums, the bass drum stands out as the largest and…
The Best Metronome For Live Drumming When you’re playing live, it’s important that your timing is on point. So its important to know how to use a metronome for live drumming. And if you’ve done the practice required then there’s…
How To Play Drums To A Metronome – What Are the Benefits for Drummers A metronome is a vital tool for any drummer as well as other musicians. As it provides a constant beat that can you can use to…
Basic drumming vocabulary, or the language of drumming, like any other language, is made up of a collection of words and phrases. The words and phrases describe specific areas of drumming. As a developing drummer, it’s essential to learn the…