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First Drum Lesson: Start With These 5 Essential Rudiments

By Brad Schlueter Rudiments are the drummer's alphabet, which is why there were just 26 standard rudiments for many years. Rudiments are just sticking combi... Read More

5 Warm up Exercises for Drummers by Stephen Perkins

By Stephen Perkins, as told to Billy Lee Lewis Before we explore his warm up exercises for drummers, let us first take a moment to give thanks that the drum... Read More

The Busy Adult’s Guide to Practicing Drums

BY ANDY ZIKER | FROM THE FALL 2019 ISSUE OF DRUM! As a drummer, you might have more in common with basketball great Steph Curry than you realize. It takes a lot... Read More

How To Practice Drums Like A Pro

BY FRED DINKINS Whenever I'm asked about how to improve my drumming, it's always more about finding the right practice methodology than it is about knowing t... Read More

Time Tested Practice Tips For Drummers

BY ANDY DOERSCHUK There’s a good reason why it’s called “playing drums” rather than “working drums” — drumming is one of the most fun things that most drummers... Read More