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Why Do Drummers Use Rugs?

by DrummingBasics

A drum rug reduces movement of a drum kit while drumming by providing fiction. A good drum rug would have an anti-slip base to keep it firmly in place while you’re on the drum kit. If you’ve ever drum on a kit set up on a smooth flooring, you’d notice that your bass drum and … Read more

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Can I use any rug as a drum rug?

by Gracie

Yes, you can. So, you’d just got your brand-new drum kit and are about to set it up at home. While putting it together, you realised that there are spikes on your drum pedals to keep them from moving while your play. What if your pedals slip and damage or leave scratches your flooring?? You … Read more

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Hand Exercises for Drummers to improve stamina and reduce injury

by Gracie

Although drumming involves the whole body, the weakest spot for most drummers are their wrists and hands. If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing the drum beats…and losing the race because your hands can’t keep up or your wrists are burning, then this article is for you. Here, I’ll share some hand exercises for drummers … Read more

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How Drummers can Develop Hand Speed and Control [+11 Drum Practice Exercises]

by Gracie

So…you’re frustrated with this sense of lethargy you have around the drum kit. And you want to become a faster drummer. So here you are, our ultimate drum practice regime to help you develop hand speed and control over the drum kit. A warning: This regime may take you months of consistent practice to master. … Read more

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How to Improve Timing on Drums [+6 exercises]

by Gracie

Ever got so into a song…and then all of a sudden realized that you’ve lost the ‘click track’? Or, have you tried to jam to a groove but can never seem to catch the right timing? Timing is a fundamental that drummers must build up. Here are 6 exercises that you can do today to … Read more

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