Hitting Vs Playing The Drums
Introduction It’s Not What You Play, It’s The Way That You Play It! We have all heard that famous phrase, “its not what you do, it’s the way that you do it.” And it couldn’t be more true in just…
The Drummer
The evolution of a drummer is of paramount importance, as it goes hand in hand with enhancing one’s playing abilities. As drummers, it is vital to embrace growth and strive for constant improvement in ourselves. Evolution in drumming encompasses various aspects, such as expanding technical proficiency, exploring diverse musical genres, and developing a unique musical identity. As you evolve as a drummer your playing becomes more nuanced, dynamic, and versatile. More precise! The drummer’s evolution is a lifelong journey that intertwines with improving their playing, creating a symbiotic relationship that fuels their artistic growth and propels them towards new heights of musical expression.
How Drumming Communities Change Your Practice and Playing Results
How Drumming Communities Change Your Practice and Playing Results How Drumming Communities Change Your Practice and Playing Results Drumming can often feel like a solitary pursuit. You sit behind the kit, headphones on, working on grooves, fills, or coordination drills.…
How To Level Up Fast With a Challenge-Based Drumming Approach
How To Level Up Fast With a Challenge-Based Drumming Approach Most drummers start their journey with an open-ended idea of getting better – better at playing songs, faster with their hands, more confident behind the kit. But improvement without direction…
Becoming a Drum Teacher: Skills You Really Need
Becoming a Drum Teacher: Skills You Really Need TEST Understanding the Role of a Drum Teacher Becoming a drum teacher is a rewarding pursuit that combines a passion for drumming with the joy of teaching. It is not just about…
How To Improve Your Drumming Practice
The dictionary provides this meaning for the word practice: the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it. With that in mind, drumming practice is the application or use of an…
How To Get Back Into Drumming After a Break
Introduction To those drummers who want to know how to get back into drumming after a break, or who are returning to drumming after a break of any duration, welcome back to the world of drumming! Whether you’ve taken a…
Playing Drums In A Band As Soon As Possible Musical Collaboration
Introduction Playing drums in a band is an exhilarating and essential role that serves as the rhythmic pulse driving the music forward. Of course, that being said, you should be playing drums in a band as soon as you get…
Mastering the Beat: How to Succeed as a Drummer
How to Succeed as a Drummer, and success, in general, isn’t something you can define. Not really. That’s because success isn’t a cause. It’s an effect. Therefore it can only be known at the end of the journey. After the…
Relaxed Drumming Technique – Play Loosely and Precise on the Drums
Precise and Relaxed Drumming Technique When it comes to drumming, playing tight and with precision are great attributes. After all, the drummer’s job is to keep time and provide a solid and precise foundation for the rest of the band.…
Drumming Self Improvement – How to Improve Yourself as a Drummer
When first discovering how to improve yourself as a drummer, you need to constantly improve your personal and drumming skills as you travel along the drumming road. You have to do this to become and stay relevant in the pond…
Using Your Drumming As Exercise
Drumming as exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but did you know that it can also be a great workout? According to a recent study, drumming can help you burn up to 300 calories in just 30 minutes.…
Best Drumming Posture – Sit With Correct Drumming Posture Technique
Many drummers don’t think about how they’re sitting while they’re playing drums and the best drumming posture to adopt. But the truth is, your sitting posture can have a big impact on your playing. By big I mean massive. Not…
