One of the most common questions I am asked as a drum teacher is on tuning a drum set. It’s not like tuning a guitar where it’s either right or wrong. Drum tuning is very much up to the individual and how they think it should sound. However, there are some basic steps you should [...]
Hi Folks, I hope everyone is feeling well rested after the Christmas/New year break. Now it’s time to head back to the practice pads and get the hands moving again. I thought I’d start the new year with a few simple fluency exercises. The first installment comes from the amazing Drummerworld site that I’ve written [...]
Here comes part 2 of my look at Accented Paradiddles. As in part 1, we will be using the Single Paradiddle that we learnt in Paradiddles - The Basics although these exercises can, and should, also be practiced with all 4 forms of the Paradiddle.
Just like the first set, take them slow and steady at [...]
Now that you’ve decided to have drum lessons, the first question that springs to mind is “What do I need to get started?”
Surprisingly little is the answer. Sure you could lash out and buy yourself an expensive drum kit with all the extra’s. In reality though, no one wants to spend a fortune learning an [...]
Lets face it folks, playing the drums can be a noisy experience and not all of us are blessed with a soundproof room or studio to practice in. A few years ago I lived right next door to a young drummer so I know what it is like.
So what are our options when we’ve got [...]