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10 Best Drumming Forums: Get Your Questions Answered

December 23, 2021 by Jack Leave a Comment

Drum Forum

It’s not uncommon to be stuck on your own with a burning drumming question. Maybe you are teaching yourself snare drumming, practicing between classes, or you have a new kit you want to play but have a problem with the build. Basically, you have questions to which you want fast answers! This is when ... » Learn More about 10 Best Drumming Forums: Get Your Questions Answered

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Basic Drum Beats & Rhythms for Beginners

May 24, 2021 by Jack Leave a Comment

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Every beginner drummer wants to know the answer to this question: what basic drum beats and drum rhythms should I learn? Which popular basic drum beats and drum rhythms will allow me to jam like a pro to my favorite songs? If you want to rock a stadium with drum rhythms or just start a local band ... » Learn More about Basic Drum Beats & Rhythms for Beginners

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Guide To Mixing Drums

March 7, 2021 by Yannick Leave a Comment

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Introduction (what is drums mixing) Now that you have mastered the art of recording drums your next step is learning how to mix drums. Drum mixing can be a rather challenging yet very rewarding and exciting step in production. It's all about getting the right mix and making those drums sound great. ... » Learn More about Guide To Mixing Drums

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Best Jazz Drum Set

October 22, 2020 by Yannick Leave a Comment

Best Jazz Drum Set

  Jazz is one of the most challenging styles of music due to its combination of other musical elements. No wonder most beginner drummers usually shy away from learning to play swing rhythms when they first start. The technicalities involved overwhelm them. Although jazz is daunting, it is ... » Learn More about Best Jazz Drum Set

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How to Become a Better Drummer – 5 Practical Tips and Tricks

November 11, 2019 by Yannick 11 Comments

How to become a better drummer is an important question that needs to be answered.

Whether it's at the very outset of falling in love with the drums - whether it's during the first few years of drumming - or whether one is well into one's drumming career: Most of us are constantly trying to figure out how to become a better drummer. For besides the beauty of rhythm, I belive that ... » Learn More about How to Become a Better Drummer – 5 Practical Tips and Tricks

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