Paradiddle, paradiddles, paradiddles. Every drummer is crazy about them. It’s one of the most basic rudiments of all, but incredibly versatile and fun to play. You can make your grooves, fills, and solos extra spicy … Read more
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 ready to advance from novice to intermediate, you’ll probably want some solid reference songs to begin with. Finding appropriate intermediate-level songs to learn and perform can be a bit difficult, so you’ll find … Read more
Open-handed drumming is an alternative approach to the traditional style of cross-handed drumming. Open-handed drumming is an approach where the drummer does not cross hands while playing between the snare and hi-hat. This article shows … 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
Metal drumming can be incredibly thrilling to play. In this article, we will discuss different tips on how to improve your playing style, techniques, and beats for metal. We will also show you ways to … 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