Really, there’s no fix frequency at which you should replace your drumsticks. It depends on your drumming style, music genre you play, how often you drum and material and quality of your drumsticks. Some drummers (looking at you punk rock and heavy metal folks) change their drumsticks multiple times in a live gig, others may … Read more
You’re in the middle of an intense riff. Then you notice you’re getting out of breath, your hands continue the grove but your mind cannot keep up. Instead, it realizes that your arms are sore and your shoulders are stiff. You notice that you are now chasing the beat, you’re losing your timing…and your control. … Read more
If all you’re doing are rudiments, basic fills or even repetitive counting of beats, anyone would get bored of the drums real quick. That’s where drumless tracks come in! What are Drumless Tracks for practice? Drumless Track are music recordings without the drums – the drums have either been EQ-ed out or in higher quality … Read more
Blisters are a nuisance to drummers – they cause pain and affect your drumming. Here, I cover the possible reasons you’re getting blisters when drumming and what you can do to prevent them. Can you get blisters from drumming? Yes. Blisters tend to form when there is exposure to intense and increase pressure, they tend … Read more
Lower back pain is a common ailment that many drummers face. In fact, our backs are one of the most overlooked part of our bodies. Let’s answer some of the common question on lower back pain in drummers: Is drumming bad for your back? No. With correct posture and some body conditioning, drumming should not … Read more