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What is the Best Way to Learn Drums? (Drum Teacher Explains)
As a drum teacher and professional drummer, it’s not surprising that I’m constantly asked the same question over and over – what is the best
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6 Best Drumsticks For Electronic Drums (2021 Complete Guide)
As a professional drummer and drum teacher, I’ve spent plenty of time bashing away on electronic drums – and figuring out the best drumsticks for
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Types of Drumsticks (Easy Beginners Guide)
Whether you’re a percussionist, a drum set player – or something else entirely – it’s essential that you equip yourself with the right types of
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Drumstick Sizes (Chart Included) – Your Complete Beginners Guide
If you’re reading this article, you probably know by now that not all drumsticks are made for the same purposes. Drumstick sizes differ depending on
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7 Best Drumsticks For Beginners (2021 Complete Guide)
As a drum teacher and professional drummer, I’m often asked which sticks will suit a newbie best. Which sticks will put you on the right
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Best Music & Sheet Music Apps in 2021
Struggling to keep up to date with the latest music tech? Apps strive to make musicians’ lives easier, but they appear and adapt at such
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4 Best Electronic Drum Sets For Metal (2021 Update)
As any metal drummer worth their salt knows, picking a great drum set isn’t always easy. Not only will you need a drum set that
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Do Electronic Drums Need An Amp? (Beginners Guide)
To hear your electronic drums you will need either an amp or a pair of headphones. Most drummers use headphones, but you can also buy
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How Much Does An Electronic Drum Set Cost?
Good-quality budget electronic drum sets typically start at around $400, with beginner electronic drums costing around $600. You may also need accessories, which usually cost
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How Loud Are Electronic Drums?
While they still generate sound, electronic drums only produce a fraction of the noise you’d hear from loud acoustic drums. On electronic drums, you only
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9 Best Electronic Drum Sets (2021 Update)
Find the best electronic drum set for your budget and playing ability with this straightforward, no-nonsense buyer’s guide. There’s never been a better time to
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Top 5 Most Durable Drumsticks (2021 Update)
As a hard-hitting drummer myself, I’ve had my fair share of drumstick breakages. In the past, my sticks would often decide to disintegrate into pieces,
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Learning To Play Drums At 40 (Why It’s Easier Than You Think)
Can I learn to play the drums at age 40? There’s an idea in popular culture that stops more people engaging with music than any
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Top 5 Best Drumsticks For Rock (2021 Update)
If you’re inspired by bands like the Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, AC/DC and The Who, you’re in the right place.
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What Are Drum Chops? (Drum Teacher Explains)
Picture the moment in a gig when the drummer plays a drum solo or begins a thunderous drum fill. To sound at their best, the
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How To Read & Write Drum Sheet Music (Drum Notation Guide)
Everything you need to know about drum notes and drum score, collected in a handy drum notation guide On your journey to becoming a better
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How To Play Drums For Beginners (Learning Online Made Easy)
10 years ago, I decided I was going to learn how to play the drums. As someone with little to no understanding of music and
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How To Learn To Play Drums Without A Drum Set
Is it possible to learn to play drums without a drum set? Absolutely! If you’ve always wanted to learn the drums, but don’t want to
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Is It Hard To Learn Drums?
I’ve been playing the drums for over a decade and remember the anxious feeling of starting the journey for myself. What if I wasn’t any
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10 Common Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know
It’s the question that every beginner drummer wants to know the answer to: what drum beats should I learn? Which common drum beats will allow
