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4 Little-Known Secrets for Drumming Success

So you’re taking drum lessons, and you want to know how to take your drumming to the next level? Here, San Diego, CA drum instructor Maegan W. shares four lesser-known secrets to help you succeed…...

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You Got the Beat: 16th-Note Drum Fills for Beginners

As you progress in your drum lessons, you will learn to play more advanced drum patterns. Here, Federal Way, WA drum instructor Kendra M. shares some exercises to help you play 16th-note drum fills…...

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Learn Drums Online: The 10 Best YouTube Drum Lessons

  Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate drummer, YouTube is a great resource to help you practice between drum lessons. Here are the 10 best YouTube drum lessons you can find online. Bill...

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Rock On: 3 Rock Drum Beats for Beginners

Hey drummers, want to learn how to play rock beats that will make the crowd move and shout? Here, San Diego, CA drum instructor Maegan W. breaks down the strategy behind rock drumming, and gives you...

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3 Ways to Play Complex Drum Patterns (With Audio)

As you advance in your drum lessons, you will want to take on more complicated drum patterns and grooves. Here, Federal Way, WA drum instructor Kendra M. explains how you can learn to play complex...

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5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bass Drum Technique

  If you want to add some deep, booming sounds to your drum solos, then you need to develop your bass drum technique . Here, Saint Paul, MN drum instructor John S. shares his five keys to help you...

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10 Steps Guaranteed to Make You a Better Drummer

If you’re taking drum lessons, you probably want to know the fastest, most efficient way to improve. While learning drums takes practice and hard work, there are certain steps that can take you from a...

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Words of Wisdom: 11 Drummers Share Their Best Advice for Beginners

When you’re learning to play drums, it’s important to remember that it takes hard work, determination, and patience in order to improve. It may be a slow process, but don’t get discouraged; even...

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Don’t Miss a Beat: The 10 Best Websites for Drum News

If you’re serious about learning drums, you want to stay up to date with all the latest drum news. These 10 sites are great sources for gear reviews, industry news, artist interviews, and anything...

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The 5 Hardest Drum Songs: Are You Up to the Challenge?

Everyone learns drums at a different pace, and it’s important to determine the right pace for you. Sometimes, however, you want to challenge yourself and see what you can do. Take a break from your...

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Drum Sticking Stars: 10 Celebrities Who Play Drums

In the age of reality television, talent isn’t always a prerequisite to stardom, but some of today’s celebrities are legitimately multi-talented — and some of them are even drummers. Here are 10...

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Drummer’s Gear Guide: A Crash Course on Cymbals

As you’re learning drums you will acquire new gear like drum sticks, drum sets, and cymbals. It’s important to understand how drum equipment can influence your sound, and it’s helpful to have the...

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The Drumming Community Honors Vic Firth

The drumming community took to Twitter after news broke that Vic Firth, timpanist and drum stick maker passed away in his Boston home Sunday at the age of 85. Everett “Vic” Firth was a timpanist for...

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3 Simple Steps to Create Powerful Drum Fills

Want to take your drumming to the next level? Learn how to write drum fills. Here, Chicago, IL drum instructor Michael P. shares his three simple steps to create powerful drum fills… As a drum...

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10 Drum Songs for Intermediate Drummers

As you progress in your drum lessons, you will want to learn some more challenging drum songs. Here, San Diego drum instructor Maegan W. shares her list of songs that will take you beyond the beginner...

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Play Like the Pros: 6 Drum Skills You Can Learn From Famous Drummers

Whether you’ve just started learning drums or you’ve been playing for years, there’s a lot you can learn from watching famous drummers. We know you’re listening to their music, but are you listening...

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How to Hold Drum Sticks: Traditional Grip vs. Matched Grip

Beginning drummers often have questions about how to hold drum sticks. Traditional grip or matched grip, which one is better? Here, Edmond, OK drum instructor Tracy D. explains the mechanics of each...

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5 Steps to Nail Your Next Drum Performance

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate drummer, you may have aspirations to perform or play with a band. Here, Edmond, OK drum instructor Tracy D. shares five important steps to help you take...

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11 More Awesome Music Apps for Drummers

When you’re learning drums, it’s important to find fun and easy ways to practice on the go. Grab your smartphone because here, Edmond, OK drum instructor Tracy D. shares her picks for the best mobile...

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The DIY Drummer: 3 Ways to Build Your Own Drum Set

When you’re learning to play drums, you may want to explore other options to practice your craft besides spending money on an expensive drum set. Here, San Diego, CA drum instructor Maegan W. shares...

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