The effect of Drum Dampening: If your drum kit produces this ‘ringing’ effect, much like the feedback of a bad sound system, you might need to dampen your drums a little. This quick guide on how to dampen drums will help you to get started fast. I’ll explore the following in this article, if you … Read more
I’ve got to admit, I’m no musical genius. I can’t learn just by listening to a song or watching a drummer play. If you are like me, you’ll probably want to learn how to read drum scores. This quick guide shows you how…and give a little more: Table of Content (Click to skip to section) … Read more
Drum practice is important. But, rudiments can become boring sometimes. Here’s how you can add variety to your practice and do it like a pro. Now now… I’m not saying that you should skip the routine practice of rudiments and beat counting…especially if you want a strong fundamental. However, doing routine practice along can kill … Read more
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