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How to Drum Like Travis Barker (10 Tips)

How to Drum Like Travis Barker (10 Tips)

Travis Barker, the legendary drummer of the American rock band Blink-182, and known to produce tracks for artists such as Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly, has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With his distinctive style, powerful technique, and infectious energy, Barker has inspired countless drummers ...

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How to Drum Like Joey Jordison (7 Tips)

How to Drum Like Joey Jordison (7 Tips)

Best known for his work with the heavy metal band Slipknot—in which he was suggestively known as #1—Joey Jordison was one of the most gifted and technically proficient metal drummers of the 21st century. Voted the best metal drummer in the world in 2010 and 2013, Jordison is widely regarded by publications such as ...

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How To Drum Like Danny Carey (6 Tips)

How To Drum Like Danny Carey (6 Tips)

Formed in California in 1990, Tool is a progressive rock band known for its intricate approach to songwriting and critically-acclaimed albums. Their ambitious take on the prog sound has turned them into worldwide cult legends. Their songs are unique, mathematical, and very technically challenging—three traits that ...

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How to Drum Like Phil Collins (10 Tips)

How to Drum Like Phil Collins (10 Tips)

Phil Collins is undoubtedly one of the greatest drummers of all time. His drumming has been praised for its creativity, precision, and ability to drive a song forward. From his work with Genesis to his solo career, Collins has left a mark on the music world that is unmatched. To further go in-depth on how great ...

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How to Drum Like Neil Peart (7 Tips)

How to Drum Like Neil Peart (7 Tips)

Alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the Canadian drummer Neil Peart rewrote rock history as a member of Rush. Nicknamed "The Professor," Peart influenced generations of drummers with his mathematical, expansive, and technically proficient approach to the instrument. But what was it that made Peart’s drumming so ...

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What is a Drum Fill? (Explanation and Examples)

What is a Drum Fill? (Explanation and Examples)

In drumming, a fill is a short break in the groove that helps to connect one phrase to the other. Contrary to drum solos, drum fills usually only last one bar or one measure. Sometimes, the goal of a drum fill is to capture the listener's attention by making sudden changes to a repetitive pattern. Drum fills are ...

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How to Learn Songs on Drums Fast (8 Tips)

How to Learn Songs on Drums Fast (8 Tips)

The ability to learn songs quickly can make you indispensable as a drummer. These eight tips will help you learn songs far faster than before. You don’t need to use them all, just pick and choose whatever works for you! This article is sponsored by Drumeo, which I consider to be the best resource for learning ...

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How to Warm Up When Playing Drums

How to Warm Up When Playing Drums

Warming up when playing the drums is a very important thing you should always do. Playing drums is both a mental and physical activity, and warming up before drumming can help prevent injury. It’s always a good idea to start doing warm-ups or “rudiment burns” before you play a gig, or maybe a long practice ...

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10 Basic Drum Beats for Beginners (The Essentials)

10 Basic Drum Beats for Beginners (The Essentials)

Learning to play the drums can be both fun and a bit intimidating at times. This article will showcase 10 basic drum beats for you to learn as a beginner. Once you get the hang of them, you can easily learn to play a lot of different songs, making your learning journey more satisfying. Basic drum notation is a lot ...

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How To Have Good Posture On The Drums

How To Have Good Posture On The Drums

Having a good posture on the drums is one of the first things you should learn as a beginner. Not only will good posture help you stay healthy, but it will also improve your technique. When playing drums you use the shoulder muscles, triceps muscles, forearm muscles, calf muscles, and shin muscles, among others. ...

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Expanding Your Influences As a Drummer

Expanding Your Influences As a Drummer

It's quite common for drummers to be heavily influenced by a single drummer. Most drummers I know have a major itch to start drumming from their love of one particular band. For example, I was heavily inspired to pick up drums after playing Metallica's S&M on repeat. While watching Metallica's S&M DVD at ...

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