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Why is it Drummer and not Drummist?

Why is it Drummer and not Drummist?

The English language is full of exceptions. Why are drummers not called drummists? We explain a few possible reasons in this article. The –er suffix is typical for a person who plays instruments that appeared a long time ago. Such examples are drummer, piper, etc. On the other hand, the –ist suffix is often used ...

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Are Drummers Musicians? The Only Answer You Need

Are Drummers Musicians? The Only Answer You Need

The short answer: Yes! The long answer: keep reading... People have been arguing about this question for decades. Drummers often get jokes directed at them claiming that they are stupid and that their instrument is primitive. Others question whether drummers should actually even be classed as musicians. We'll answer ...

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The Differences Between a Drummer and a Percussionist

The Differences Between a Drummer and a Percussionist

A drummer is a type of percussionist, but a percussionist is not always a drummer! It may seem a little bit hard to make a clear difference between drummers and percussionists. Drums are a type of percussion instrument. That means every drummer is a percussionist. However, being a percussionist is actually a much ...

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Ba Dum Tsh – The Joke Drum Sound

Ba Dum Tsh – The Joke Drum Sound

Ever wonder what the name for that classic joke drum sound is? It's called "The Sting"! It's a drum fill that's commonly used at the end of a bad joke. Here you have it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObpcGNCU944 How to Play The Sting If you play drums then you won't need much tuition on how to play it! ...

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