Previously, I’ve introduced the drum rudiments. I’m following Vic Firth’s free “40 essential rudiments” guide to master these drum rudiments. Tip: While you are learning the rudiments, you might also want to learn to read drum scores. Knowing the notes and the duration they represent will help you figure out the various rudiments as well. … Read more
Ok, so after getting over the excitement of finally having a drum practice pad to start my drum practice at home with, it was time to start practicing! (If you missed it, here’s my review of the Vic Firth 6 inch Single Sided Drum Practice Pad) Yay! There probably are many ways to practice using a … Read more
It’s time to start learning to drum! Drum Rudiments are basic beats that make up all the cool drum patterns that we hear. They are the foundation that all drummers should know. To build a strong drumming foundation, always include some time to practice rudiments. 40 Essential Drum Rudiments! There are 40 different essential drum … Read more
What is the #1 tool that new drummers must use for fastest development of your skill? The Drum Practice Pad of course! And this is the #1 practice pad in my opinion: Drumeo P4 Practice Pad It comes with 4 different surfaces that provides different drumstick feedback as well as tones. The drumeo P4 practice … Read more
Folks, in case you have not noticed. Here’s a quick report on the 5 Common Mistakes that New Drummers Make. (you can download it from the sidebar too!) Identify these mistakes and avoid them in your learning journey to mastering the drums. Read it and let me know if you have encountered any of these mistakes!