If you are brand new to drumming and like the idea of dominating the double bass drums, this double bass drum tutorial series will be the perfect starting point to get you to your goals. With that being said, this series is not meant for more advanced players. It is specifically designed for beginner drummers …
Today, I’d like to talk about single stroke roll practice. Even though the single stroke roll is the first rudiment every new drummer learns, it’s one of the most important rudiments we have as drummers. This means it’s important for us to practice it regularly. So with that being said, today’s exercise is simple but …
Quite simply, a drum mute is anything that muffles the loud percussive sound of an acoustic drum. Typically, they are used to dampen the noise levels coming from an acoustic drum kit. This can be a DIY job, or you can purchase them from most music stores that carry drum accessories. You can also find …
Let me start by saying there are many different ways you can practice drum rudiments. You could split them up between different drums, you could accent different notes in the rudiment, or you could even practice them standing on your head! You can even play paradiddles using single strokes but effectively play a paradiddle between …
I know it needs to be said, so let’s get the obvious pun out of the way so we can start learning. You: ask “How to play a drag on drums?” Me: “I’ll show you, but it’s a real ‘drag‘ to learn!” I apologize for that… Anyway, a drag is a fun rudiment that you’ll …
This is a great question, and I’m going to do my best to answer it. However, keep in mind that part of it simply comes down to which one you enjoy playing the most. Like most things, there can be arguments made for both sides and I’m going to talk about some of the arguments …
I’d like to keep this post short and to the point, but seeing as I tend to get distracted as I write, I’ll probably not be able to do that. My apologies in advance. So, the question is, “What is a flam on drums?” That’s a great question, and I’ll answer that and more in …
Perhaps you’ve just hit the big five-oh and decided you’d like to learn to play the drums, but you’re asking yourself, “is 50 too old to learn drums?” The answer to that is, not at all! In fact, people of all ages should be encouraged to pick up an instrument and learn to play it …
Let me begin by saying that this exercise is designed for intermediate drummers. If you only have a single bass pedal, are new to the drums, or don’t feel the need to improve your double bass pedal control, then you might want to skip this post. That’s cool though because there’s plenty of other content …
Although I might struggle at times, I’m going to try and keep this post short and to the point. If you’re learning how to get better at drums, the following exercise should be a fun and unique challenge, especially for all of you intermediate drummers out there! And quick disclaimer, this exercise will require a …
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