Every musician spends a big part of life in practice sessions. While that is great for us, it’s not that great for our families, neighbors and other people in the close environment. Many instruments are loud, but very few match the volume of an acoustic drum set. Keeping the noise to an acceptable level can … Read more
Taking up drumming as a full time career can be an exciting prospect. However, it’s not easy. You have to put in the time and effort to make your name and place in the music industry, but with persistence and hard work you surely get to reap the rewards soon enough. There are many questions … Read more
Music is all about the rhythm. No matter the instrument or genre, keeping time is one of the most important skills you should possess. Rhythm is the most essential aspect of music and having a sense for it divides good musicians from those that aren’t. Even when you play some very melodic tune, a few … Read more
Learning to play blisteringly fast is top of the wish-list of almost every drummer. Even some of the most advanced drummers constantly work to increase their speed and control. The good news is that some simple exercises and some changes to your technique can really make the difference between a slow and fast drummer. Before … Read more
Drumming is an exhilarating physical activity that’s known to boost mood and relieve stress. Drums are easily accessible and there are several options to fast track your learning curve exponentially. While having one-on-one lessons are the best way to get a start on and ease yourself into this new skill, various online resources offering drumming … Read more
Drumming is a fantastic instrument with so many different styles and techniques. However it’s easy to get stuck in the same old basic rhythms. Logically, most drummers turn to online tutorials and YouTube channels to learn more about different drumming techniques. The greatest advantage of this learning strategy is that you can easily acquire many … Read more
A drummer’s main responsibility is to keep the band in time. Everything else is secondary to that. So how does the drummer stay in time? The question is often asked of using a metronome for live performances. Some think that it’s essential whereas others feel that it sucks the life out of your experience. I’m … Read more
In this article, we’re going to look at great ways to make your drum set quiet. We discuss common muffling techniques, as well as turning your kit into a practice drum set using low volume cymbals and silent drum heads. Keeping your acoustic drum set to a reasonable volume can be a big struggle. Other … Read more
It is essential to learn proper form while drumming. It is your foundation of great technique and staying injury-free. Many drummers often skip over the basics of learning how to hold their drumsticks, in favor of learning more advanced techniques. However, this can easily set you up for failure. In this article, we’re going to … Read more