How To

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 ... 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 start playing it in the middle of a set. If you’ve done your homework, you may be able to... 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!... 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. However, such a scenario is not feasible for everyone. To get the best out of a do-it-yourse... 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 ... 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, then copping serious ’tude with Guns ’N Roses the next, or getting twisted with Tom Waits ... Read More

3 Tricks to Troubleshoot Drum Set Noise

By Andy DoerschukDrums alone are noisy enough. The very nature of their potentially extreme volume and sound can disguise an errant rattle during most gigs... Read More