Skip to contentBasic Drum Kit Setup
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…
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How To Use A Metronome For Live Drumming
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
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
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…
Can You Learn Drums On A Practice Pad
In answer to the question, “can you learn drums on a practice pad”, the answer is a resounding, “yes you can!” Of course, drums are percussion instruments used either in a solo or band setting. Though they can seem daunting…
Drumming Theory Basics
For a long time now, I have been learning about the online world. Learning the drumming theory basics to deepen my own understanding of them, building websites and blogs and so on. And over that time, I have heard many…
How To Play Drums Along with Music
How To Play Drums Along with Music – Learning Your First Song on Drums The first song I learn to play drums to was a song by Procol Harem called A Whiter Shade of Pale. At the time I had…
How To Play Dynamics On Drums Using Accents
Some time ago, I was practicing the drums, playing the same kinds of beats and fills I usually played. Then, my left hand did something that grabbed my attention. It made a mistake! I made a mistake! Little did I…
Drumming Career Beginners Tips and Inspiration
Before choosing a career in drumming and before we look at the specific drumming career beginners tips, it’s important to know what a drummer actually is and what his main job is. So, if you’re interested in starting along the…
Setting Goals For Drummers
On reflecting on my own past successes and failures. I came up with these five reasons why drummers don’t achieve their drumming goals. And how you can overcome them with very little effort. Start by asking yourself, “what do I…
Time Management Tips For Drummers
How Do You Get More From Your Drumming With These Time Management Tips For Drummers The simple answer to that question is to get the most from your time. But it goes a little deeper than that. To include setting…
6 Easy Steps to Accomplish Your Drumming Goals
How to Achieve Your Drumming Goals So, you’ve learned to play drums, you’ve taken some lessons, and you are on your way through your drumming career. Now what? Good question! Let me answer it by asking another. Have you set…
