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Is Ringo Starr a Good Drummer?

Is Ringo Starr a Good Drummer?

Although numerous reports have been circulated on this subject, Ringo Starr has always been regarded as a very excellent drummer. Rumors about supposed incompetence in Ringo's drumming had started way earlier and had amplified in 1980 when John Lennon, shortly before his passing, released an interview with Playboy ...

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6 Ways to Prevent Blisters When Drumming

6 Ways to Prevent Blisters When Drumming

Blisters can be a real hindrance for drummers. To help prevent them, loosen your grip, mind your force, and consider well-fitting drum gloves, tape, or grips. Avoid rough stick surfaces and build up playing time gradually. Thankfully, changes to your technique and practice habits can reduce recurring blisters. ...

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How Loud are Drum Sets in Decibels (dB)?

How Loud are Drum Sets in Decibels (dB)?

Music sound levels are measured in decibels (dB), and an acoustic drum kit can be loud enough to put hearing at risk. The level at a drummer’s ear varies with playing, room, distance, and measurement method, so one peak number cannot describe every kit. Musicians are in a high-risk category for hearing loss ...

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7 Ways to Practice Drumming Without Drums

7 Ways to Practice Drumming Without Drums

Practicing your drumming without a drum kit can be very beneficial, as it can give you many more opportunities to practice, while also making you focus on different aspects of your drumming. There are options like using a practice pad, air drumming, and other drills you can try.It can be difficult for drummers to get ...

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5 Tips for Improving Your Weak Hand as a Drummer

5 Tips for Improving Your Weak Hand as a Drummer

Perfecting your technique, practicing slowly, and leading with your weak hand even during practice sessions are great ways to improve your weak hand drumming. You can also try playing open-handed or basically do everything with your weak hand to improve it. Drummers strive for perfection in timing, ease of ...

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10 Tips to Improve Your Singing While Drumming

10 Tips to Improve Your Singing While Drumming

Singing while drumming is a challenging but achievable task. In this article, I've included 10 essential tips to help make it a lot easier. Well, as hard as combining the two activities can be, don't forget it is also utterly fun. After all, who wouldn't want to be as cool as great singing drummers such as Peter ...

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15 Tips to Improve Your Drum Programming – MIDI Drums

15 Tips to Improve Your Drum Programming – MIDI Drums

Drum programming may be a challenging part of music production for some individuals. Getting the drums to appear realistic as if they were performed by a real drummer, is difficult. But fear not, it is possible to do so with MIDI drums. Do you feel like your drum tracks don’t compare against others in your genre? ...

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Joey Jordison – One of the Best Metal Drummers in History

Joey Jordison – One of the Best Metal Drummers in History

Joey Jordison was a man that wore many hats (and masks) in music, but he was most famous for being the drummer and co-founder of the band Slipknot. We're incredibly saddened to hear of the death of Joey Jordison. He passed away at the age of 46 on July 26, 2021. Joey Jordison was a amazing drummer, guitarist, ...

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5 Easy Drumstick Tricks [With Videos]

5 Easy Drumstick Tricks [With Videos]

When you watch great drummers perform stick tricks it almost feels like it’s a kind of magic. However, tricks are essentially just a lot of practice made perfect. You can start with some of the easier tricks that are not at all that hard to do but will give great flair to your performance. Easier stick tricks ...

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Ginger Baker – One of the Most Distinctive Drummers of the ‘60s

Ginger Baker – One of the Most Distinctive Drummers of the ‘60s

This legendary U.K. drummer is best known for his work in Cream. However, Ginger Baker is much more than that. Originally a jazz drummer, he set new standards for popular music and ranks as one of the most important drummers of his time. Baker started to play drums relatively late, at the age of 15. Still, his ...

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The legendary Dave Lombardo

The legendary Dave Lombardo

When you think of metal music, the first thing that instantly pops into your mind is that double-bass fast tempo on drums, sounding almost manic. And we should all thank Dave Lombardo for perfecting and spreading that signature metal sound through the years. Lombardo, most famous for his work with Slayer, is one ...

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