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 way allows you to create a ‘pocket’ that gives other musicians in your band space … Read more
Drum chops are all the characteristics that describe a drummer’s speed, technique, power, timing, dynamic range, and independence. It covers all areas of a drummer’s technical proficiency. It’s important to develop your drum chops to … Read more
A blast beat is a type of drum beat commonly associated with more extreme forms of metal music. Playing blast beats involves playing the snare drum, bass drum, and hi-hat or ride in quick succession. … 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. It might appear difficult to learn them all, but each is based on four simple rudiments. The essential drum rudiments are the single-stroke roll, double-stroke roll, paradiddle, … Read more