Recently I was asked if I had written any books on Bop Drumming. After some toing and froing, I discovered that the questioner really wanted to know how to make jazz beats swing. Being British, I presumed he meant Jazz…
Beginner Drum Lessons and The Importance of Learning the Basics of Drumming Drumming is an essential aspect of music and learning the basics can provide a strong foundation for any musician. It can help with coordination, rhythm, and timing, which…
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.…
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…
Drum rudiments are the bread and butter of drumming. They’re the basic building blocks of everything we play on the drums. So, every drummer should have a regular rudiment practice routine. And yet so many of us never take the…