Play the Swiss Triplet Rudiment (In order to play The Swiss Triplet, it is important to be comfortable with playing triplets, and flams). Most early drumming patterns can be traced back to Swiss Mercenaries when sound created from the tabor (or tabret – a small one-handed snare of Welsh origins) was used to communicate military read more
Drum Notes
Developing Bass Independence over Basic Rock Groove
Developing Bass Independence over Basic Rock Groove The goal is to spice up your drum playing and to develop bass independence. To help develop bass independence keep the hi-hat and snare consistent by playing the basic ‘rock’ beat or ‘groove’ throughout these examples. Review how to count this groove if necessary. For review, here is read more
Learn The Gahu drum beat
Learn The Gahu drum beat The Gahu is a West-African beat originally discovered by the Ewe fisherman while on expedition to Badagry, Western Nigeria where it was called the Kokosawa and played with a slower tempo. Like other African drum rhythms The Gahu requires substituting the various ensemble parts for the drum set. The traditional read more
Soloing with the Snare ala Buddy Rich
Soloing with the Snare ala Buddy Rich Once upon a time, before there were multiple rack tom-toms, crash cymbals and other drum kit accessories, drummers like Buddy Rich relied on and excelled at getting every nuance of sound possible from the snare drum. This involved finding a way to be creative without being chaotic. Working read more
Grooving with Ghost Notes
Grooving with Ghost Notes Ghost notes add a tremendous amount of groove and texture to your drum playing, the richness of learning and mastering this technique can really translate into improved performances and developing your own individual, professional unique sound when drumming behind the kit. A great way to develop the finesse necessary to Grooving read more
Easy Drum Repairs
Easy Drum Repairs With all of the many parts that comprise a modern drum set minor repairs will be necessary. Fortunately basic repairs require simple tools and adjustments in order to keep the set in top shape. Tools can include wrench, screwdriver, drum key and the all encompassing favorite duct-tape. Even with minor repairs considering read more
Drum Dynamics
Drum Dynamics Playing with drum dynamics can add a lot of spice to your drumming and musical interest to your listening audience. Maintaining a consistent amount of layering of sound will dramatically enhance the musical compilation, and increase your enjoyment as a drummer and band member. 1. Crescendos and Decrescendos Two important dynamics is the read more
Drum Warm Up Tips
Drum Warm Up Tips There is an element of athleticism to playing the drums. So prepare for a gig much in the same way that athletes prepare for a game -warm up. Developing good habits early is essential to becoming a top performer. 1. Use the muscles in the same way when playing the drums. read more
How to Transcribe Drum Music
How to Transcribe Music The meaningful practice of writing out a piece of music from a recording. How to transcribe drum music. Why Transcribe drum music? There can be many reasons why a piece of music is transcribed. Playing and sharing accurate note-for-not music is a driving motivator. The drum score is a perfect way read more
Develop Speed Between Hands and Feet
Develop Speed Between Hands and Feet An essential component to drumming is the coordination that develops between hand playing (snare, cymbals, toms) and foot playing (hi-hat and bass drum). Developing firm coordination between hands and feet is essential to drummers. As mastery of speed develops between the hands and feet notice: -Increase accuracy when playing. read more
