Drumming ‘in the pocket’ means three things: having great timing, great groove, and serving the music. Playing in such a away allows you to create a ‘pocket’ that gives other musicians in your band space … Read more
Drum chops describe a drummer’s speed, technique, power, timing, dynamic range, and independence. It covers all areas of a drummer’s technical ability. It’s important to develop your drum chops to improve your skills and increase … Read more
A blast beat is a type of drum beat commonly associated with more extreme forms of metal music, which involves playing the snare drum, bass drum, and hi-hat or ride in quick succession. In its … Read more
In this article, we present a list of fundamental drumming techniques and concepts that should be a part of every drummer’s skillset. They will equip you with solid form and technique and play an integral … Read more
If you’re looking for some great songs to play that will stretch your drumming skills, then this is the article for you. These songs are all very accessible for those that have a good foundation … Read more
Open-handed drumming is an alternative approach to the traditional style of cross-handed drumming. This article shows you how to play opening handed. We will also explore the pros and cons of this approach. Open-handed drumming … Read more
Podcasts offer a great way for us to get insights, knowledge, and tips from other drummers. There’s something for everyone, including interviews from famous drummers, to learning tips and techniques. If you’re looking at exploring … Read more
Take your metal drumming to the next level with these 10 tips and techniques. We will discuss different tips on how to improve your playing style, techniques, and beats for metal. We will also show … Read more
Drum rudiments are a core foundation of drumming. Learning all of them may seem daunting, but almost every one of them is based on four easy to master rudiments. The essential drum rudiments are the … Read more
If you’re looking for some truly difficult songs to play on drums, then keep reading. Learning to play them will stretch your abilities while having a ton of fun in the process. It’s great to … Read more