One question I get asked a lot is: how much drum practise should I be doing? The amount of drum practice you need to do each week depends on your goals, skill level, and schedule. Here are some general guidelines to consider: Beginners: If you’re just starting to learn how to play the drums, it’s […]
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Learning a musical instrument can be a profoundly enriching experience at any age. For many adults, the drum kit offers an exciting gateway to the world of music. While some may believe that learning to play the drums is daunting, remember that age is merely a number. It’s never too late to chase your musical
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What is a drum trigger? Drum triggers, such as Rolands RT-30Hr, convert strokes played on an acoustic drum into electrical signals. This may be done for various reasons, including: triggering electronic sounds; enhancing or modifying the acoustic drum’s sound; controlling sound modules or software. Drum triggers offer several benefits, such as consistent sound, expanded sound possibilities,
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Download the PDF The best jazz exercise… EVER! I wrote this jazz / swing exercise to help me practise left hand independence. Throughout the whole worksheet, the right hand maintains the classic ride cymbal swing pattern. The challenge is keeping this even and under control while adding in the snare drum comping rhythms with the
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Download PDF In this blog, we’ll be looking at some Inverted Paradiddle Exercises. The inverted paradiddle is a drumming rudiment that is based on the standard paradiddle, starting at a different position in the note sequence: Single paradiddle: RLRRLRLL Inverted (or Inward) Paradiddle: RLLRLRRL You can practice the inverted paradiddle by playing it repeatedly with
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