There was one distinctive and energizing element in the music of British rock band The Who we cannot get back: Keith Moon’s drumming. A genius drummer, unfortunately so prone to self-destructive behaviors and addiction, Keith … Read more
Being the child of a celebrity is not always a bed of roses, especially when you decide to follow in your talented parent’s footsteps. It can be pretty daunting, after all, to bear the weight … Read more
Kansas-born drummer and percussionist, a founding member of the much-talked-about band Tool, Danny Carey is considered one of the greatest musicians of our time. With a big list of prestigious collaborations, from the classic rock … Read more
Legendary drummer Tony Allen, who shaped the rhythm of Afrobeat music with fellow genius and friend Fela Kuti, has recently died in Paris, at the age of 79. Considered by Brian Eno as “perhaps the … Read more
A click track is a digital metronome used to keep drummers and other musicians in time during live performances and studio recordings. Musicians listen to these click tracks through headphones or in-ear monitors. Click tracks … Read more
It’s great to listen to drumming in songs that have both a combination of tastefulness as well as great complexity. It’s even better to be able to play them. Learning to play hard songs on … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Using backing tracks is a modern and very useful way to make your live performances shine. Backing tracks are often used for effects the are pre-recorded, added back vocals, added layers to emphasize certain parts. … Read more
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 … Read more