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Are you looking to step up your drumming game? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to break down six different drum techniques that will take your playing to the next level.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these tips and tricks can help any drummer expand their skill set. So let’s get started!  How Many Drum Techniques Are There? Drumming is an incredibly complex skill that can take many different forms. There are, in fact, quite a few diffe

Encountering tough challenges is just part of the process as you first learn to play the drums. But instead of getting frustrated or giving up, take action with these helpful pointers from teacher Lauren P...   Every new drum student faces these common challenges at some point. Use the below tips to overcome these challenges with minimal amount of frustration and time. 1. I can’t move quickly enough The most common challenge new students face as they learn to play the drums is buildin

So you want to sound like Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses or Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath during your first drum lesson? It's a great goal to have, but you'll need to be patient at first! Learning the drums is a process, and sometimes a long one at that. Are drums hard to learn? That really all depends on you. But if you set yourself up for success in the right ways, you’ll speed up the learning process and reach your goals that much sooner. Learn with a Teacher You can bang away on your

As a drummer, you need to be able to master and internalize different rhythms. Here, San Diego, CA teacher Maegan W. shares a few rhythm games for kids that both teachers and parents can try...   We all know that learning anything is much easier if it is fun, right? Well this is especially true for kids. In order to make learning to play the drums a lasting experience for kids, we need to come up with ways to make them WANT to play. So I’m going to share my top secret four rhythm game

Looking for some easy drum beats to get you started? We've got you covered! Believe it or not, simple drum beats are often the most effective. Basic drum beats don’t distract the listener from the music, so they're not only crowd favorites but band favorites as well! Before you can learn these 5 drum patterns, you'll need to check out the drum key below. Top line x = hi-hat or ride cymbal Middle line x = snare Bottom line o = bass drum Are you ready to start jamming? Le

Kids are much more likely to practice drums when they're having fun, and that starts with song selection. Here, San Diego, CA drum teacher Maegan W. shares some easy drum songs that are kid tested and parent approved... If you want to keep your child interested in playing drums and motivated to practice, you have to make sure they're having fun. So many music teachers are stuck in the past when it comes to choosing practice songs, but that's boring for kids. Here are some easy drum so

As you progress in your drum lessons, you will learn to play more advanced drum patterns. Here, Federal Way, WA drum instructor Kendra M. shares some exercises to help you play 16th-note drum fills...  When you create a four-fill beat, the possibilities are endless. Many beginning drummers, however, tend to rely on the same pattern every time they play a one-measure solo. One of the first fills most drummers learn on a five-piece kit moves from snare drum down through all three toms as f

You have to practice drums if you want to improve, but how can you make your practice time more productive? Here, Rosendale NY drum instructor Alan S. shares his strategy to help you create an effective drum practice routine... Progress does not always happen in a straight line. During my years playing drums, I've been through periods of quick improvement, as well as darker times of actually getting worse. I've also been through phases of staying at the same level: In my case, instead of

Ready to start playing drums? Learning how to play can be exciting and rewarding - but there are a few things that you should do before you dive in headfirst - you'll be glad later on that you've taken a few steps to prepare for playing drums down the road. So you want to learn how to play drums? The good news is that it's not as hard to learn to play drums as it may seem at first. With the right instruction, and a bit of practice, you'll be pounding out rhythms in no time.  But wher

How long does it take to learn drums? Find out the reality in this guest post by Seattle, WA drum teacher Mason L... If you're like most people, you think that it takes a long time to learn how to play the drums. In reality, however, anyone can learn how to play the drums in a relatively short amount of time if they have the right instruction. Drums are an extremely versatile instrument that can be used in a wide range of musical styles, so learning how to play them can open up a whole