This legendary U.K. drummer is best known for his work in Cream. However, Ginger Baker is much more than that. Originally a jazz drummer, he set some new standards in popular music and ranks as one of the most important drummers of his time in genres like rock, metal, etc Baker started to play drums … Read more
When you think of metal music, the first thing that instantly pops in your mind is that double-bass fast tempo on drums, sounding almost manic. And we should all thank Dave Lombardo for perfecting and spreading that signature metal sound through the years. Lombardo, most famous for his work with Slayer, is one of the … Read more
The days are long gone where you would have to pay local web designers thousands of dollars to create a music website. You can now do it on a minimal budget and with limited technical know-how. Using this process, you could pretty easily expand the website later on to include a music store where you … Read more
For most drummers and other rock musicians, there is probably no need for special introduction, as Neil Peart is one of the most famous names in the history of rock drums. For those who are still unfamiliar with this huge name, we are talking about a drummer that was a part of the Canadian most … Read more
The drums are probably one of the most intimidating instruments, mainly because of all of the parts and complexities that are found within a drum kit. It can be difficult to put one together compared to picking up a singular instrument, like the guitar. For this reason, most people may shy away from choosing them. … Read more
I often get asked “which is better, electronic or acoustic drums?”. To me, it’s like a parent being asked to pick their favorite child! I love them both, and they’re suitable for different situations. In this article, I’m going to explain the real differences and pros/cons of each. This site may be dedicated to electronic … Read more
There is no better and more convenient way to work on your drumming skills but to use backing tracks. In the past, drummers were often neglected, so finding enough quality audio and video materials was a real struggle. Fortunately, things are much better these days. As the drummers’ community is growing, everything is becoming more … Read more
In today’s music, you simply can’t imagine live performance or studio recording without some kind of a percussion instrument. In most cases, those are drums, especially in popular music. The fact is that drumming is actually the first form of playing music in mankind’s history, which dates from thousands of years ago. So, let’s start … Read more
All renowned bands have a great drummer acting as an anchor for the whole group. We have seen many bands fall apart when their drummer drummed out. Take Led Zeppelin for an example. Rather than replacing Bonzo, they simply disbanded and canceled all the upcoming tours. They knew it won’t be the same after Bonham. … Read more
Drumming is the workout of your entire brain. It’s often easy to plateau when trying to progress with your drumming. Use these great apps to spice up your drumming education, experimentation, and fun! Smartphones and tablets have opened up a world of opportunities for musicians. Broaden your drumming horizon with the help of following drumming … Read more