Mental Chops: 12 Guided Exercises in Drumming Improvisation
By Gino Robair“Play a rose.”If you had taken lessons from Paul Motian, this might’ve been the first thing he asked you to do. The message? If you are go... Read More
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Drumming Remix: How to Play ‘Tom Sawyer,’ ‘Smooth Criminal’ & More in 10 Different Styles
By Andy ZikerDo you become bored or uninspired while repeatedly playing the same cover tunes as closely as possible to the original? Do you sometimes ask y... Read More
Vinnie Colaiuta: 10 Ways to Master Multiple Drumming Styles
By John PayneIt’s not as if Vinnie Colaiuta just decided at one point to learn to play different styles, and indeed it wasn’t always easy for him to adapt to them. The Republic, Pennsylvania lad instead found that it was much easier to learn a n... Read More
Elements Of Style: 49 Beats Every Drummer Needs To Know
By Brad SchlueterWe’ve all been there. Someone in your band wants to play a song and you’re uncomfortable within that style. Worse still, they unexpectedly... Read More
Pursuit of the Perfect Bass Drum Sound (Many Mics for Many Songs)
By Garrett HainesThe bass drum is one of the most important elements in a song. It works in partnership with the bass guitar to create a pulse for the musi... Read More
8 Creative Challenges For E-Drums to Mess With Your Mind & Body
By Norman WeinbergDo your beats suffer from stagnation? Are your chops chipped? Is your independence inadequate? Well, have we got the solution for you!You may already have the essential remedy in your home using nothing more than a few commo... Read More
5 Ways to Record Ideal Drum Tracks
By Strother BullinsMost drummers would agree that collaborating with a seasoned, knowledgeable engineer and/or producer is an ideal recording situation. Ho... Read More
The Art of Cymbal Striking
BY WALLY SCHNALLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE CONSTANTINNo matter how big or small, your drum set is a collection of bangables containing innumerable sonic possi... Read More
10 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your First Drum Set
By David E. LibmanMost of us like to think we are not overly materialistic, but whom are we kidding? Certain purchases provide us with an almost spiritual level of fulfillment. Among them: your first car, first personal computer, first smart pho... Read More
Brain Says: You Should Learn These 6 Drum Fills
By BrainWe first met Brain when he was simply famous. Now he’s an enigma, capable of jamming sample-friendly break beats one second on his Gonerville LPs, ... Read More