By Chris MattoonBeing a drummer is much like being a chef. The flavor of the meat is already in the steak, so any backyard barbecue cook can throw it on th... Read More...
By Brad SchlueterCan’t play a convincing shuffle? You might as well cross a whole range of potential gigs off your bucket list. Shuffles play a crucial role in ... Read More...
Here’s a road-tested program guaranteed to increase your hand speed. Too good to be true? Only one way to find out.By Mike Johnston | Photography By Robert... Read More...
By Brad SchlueterRudiments are the drummer's alphabet, which is why there were just 26 standard rudiments for many years. Rudiments are just sticking combi... Read More...
By Brad SchlueterSteve Smith has always been a serious drummer. He has made a careful study his craft, drawing inspiration from the great drummers who came... Read More...
BY BRAD SCHLUETERWho is the prototypical hard rock drummer of all time? While we're certain that our readers will offer scores of conflicting answers to th... Read More...
BY BRAD SCHLUETER
It’s happened to all of us. A song comes on the radio, and you tap your foot along with the music. A few beats later, you suddenly discover th... Read More...
By Tim Waterson
Most drummers are capable of producing a short blast of speed with their bass drums by tensing up the twitch muscles in the ankles. Unfortunatel... Read More...
BY BRAD SCHLUETER
Alex Van Halen’s drumming has influenced generations of drummers and always served as the perfect complement to his brother’s stellar guitar r... Read More...
The paraddidle is the most versatile rudiment pattern for drum set. This pattern has spawned hundreds of variations, and it’s been used in every genre of music ... Read More...