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Read more about the article How to Start Drumming at Any Age (Essentials for Beginning)

How to Start Drumming at Any Age (Essentials for Beginning)

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In this article, I'm going to address five different scenarios to start drumming at any age. In my many years as a percussion instructor, private teacher, and ensemble director, I…

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Read more about the article How High Should a Drum Throne and Drums Be?

How High Should a Drum Throne and Drums Be?

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As crucial as ergonomics are, frequently, drummers don't know how high the drum throne and drums should be on the drumset. The ideal height for the drum throne is a…

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Read more about the article How Do Jazz Drummers Keep Time (Why It’s Different)

How Do Jazz Drummers Keep Time (Why It’s Different)

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A Jazz drummer's approach to keeping time is similar to drummers of other styles in that a foundation of four limb independence and proficient stick technique is developed to play…

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Read more about the article How Long Do Drummers Practice (Less is More)?

How Long Do Drummers Practice (Less is More)?

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Suggested Practice Times for Drummers: BeginnersAt Least 30 Minutes Per DayAdvanced PlayersAt Least an Hour Per Day Daily Consistency is More Important than Length of Time Each PracticePractice is one…

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Read more about the article How to Play Rudiments with a Metronome

How to Play Rudiments with a Metronome

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Practicing rudiments with a metronome is necessary for any aspiring drummer who wants to get the most out of his or her practice time. Not only will your rudiments sound…

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Read more about the article How to Play a Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal (Why so Difficult?)

How to Play a Fast Jazz Ride Cymbal (Why so Difficult?)

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One of the most common feels drummers play in jazz is swing. We can categorize swing into three primary tempo zones, slow, medium, and uptempo. Playing fast on the ride…

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Read more about the article How Often Should I Practice Drum Rudiments?

How Often Should I Practice Drum Rudiments?

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UPDATED: 6-24-2020 An easy answer to the title of this article is, "As often as it takes to get good." Unfortunately, a vague response to a serious question is rarely…

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Read more about the article How to Stop Dragging While Playing Drums – 5 Tips

How to Stop Dragging While Playing Drums – 5 Tips

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Dragging is something all of us drummers have dealt with! Yet, I must admit to you and myself; it has gotten a lot better over the years through hard work…

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Read more about the article How do Drummers Know What to Play in the Moment?

How do Drummers Know What to Play in the Moment?

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Even today, I struggle sometimes knowing what to play as a drummer. I want my drumming always to compliment the song. Over time, drummers become better listeners, so they instinctively…

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I'm Tyler Marks, creator of DrumSector.com. I currently play mostly jazz percussion in the Boston area. You will find articles here by me and different drummers throughout the USA who provide their unique perspectives on the craft of drumming.

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