How to Start Drumming at Any Age (Essentials for Beginning)
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…
How High Should a Drum Throne and Drums Be?
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…
Best Albums with Only Drums – Top Ten List
I thought it was appropriate to exemplify drums as an all-creative instrument by providing a taste of albums composed solely of drums. Top 10 Best Albums with Only Drums: The…
Is Drumming Good Exercise – Even While Sitting?
Playing drums is an exhilarating way to release your energy, create the heartbeat for any melody, and lose yourself to music. If you're a drummer or thinking of becoming one,…
How Do Jazz Drummers Keep Time (Why It’s Different)
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…
Why are Drums Important in a Band? (This is Why)
In this article, I will discuss the importance of a drummer's impact on an ensemble and how having a musical approach can affect performance or recording. Drums are important in…
How Do Drummers Get Paid at Church?
Drummers who play for church services get paid the same way as other staff members of the church get paid, usually with a weekly paycheck from a payroll department that…
How Long Do Drummers Practice (Less is More)?
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…
Different Types of Drummers (Which One are You?)
5 Different Types of Drummers: Rudimental/Marching/DrumlineMetal/Hard RockR+B/Funk/Hip HopJazz Versatile Now, more than ever, there is more diversity in the stylistic avenue you can choose to pursue your drumming and more importantly,…
How to Play Rudiments with a Metronome
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…