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What To Do When Drumming’s Getting Boring – Or Worse

Advice and tips on what to do when drumming's getting boring

Drumming’s getting boring for you?

You feel like you always play the same old stuff?

Maybe even … yeah, you even feel like it’s getting worse?

Most of us probably know this pain: stagnation.

I sure do!

(And it sucks, let’s be honest.)

For this reason, I’m going to share some practical tips that really help improve your drumming.

After all, some things seem more boring or worse than they actually are.

Fun Songs To Play On Drums & How To Find More You’ll Love

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What are the most fun songs to play on drums?

Great question.

Unfortunately, there are many answers to it.

You like what you like, right?

Still, I’d love to share some solid recommendations including

four lists with fun songs to drum along with (in my opinion),
and a proven way to find your own most fun songs to play drums to.

Let’s start with the lists.

How to Play Beginner Drum Fills (with Free Sheet Music PDF)

Mastering beginner drum fills is one of the most exciting parts of learning how to play the drums.

However, it can be utterly frustrating as well.

Ask me how I know. 😉

The question is:

Where should you start when it comes to learning your first beginner drum fills?

Let’s find out.

3 Easy Rock Drum Patterns to Supercharge Your Kick Independence (Free PDF Included!)

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You’re looking for easy rock drum patterns that

are fun to play,
have a great feel to them and
strengthen your kick control fast?

Fantastic, then you’ve come to the right place. 🙂

Today, you’ll learn 3 easy rock drum patterns that will supercharge your foot independence.

You can also play them as drum grooves, not only as technical exercises.

After all, it comes down to how you play the rhythms.

To help you make the most out of your practice time, I’ve also included a free, printable sheet music PDF for you.

Here you go:

Fear Of Drumming Failure? How To Do It Anyway

Holy crap!

There’s this undeniable fear of drumming failure taking over your body and mind.

Can you feel it?

Maybe you’re going to jam with others for the first time.

Or there’s something totally different scaring the shit out of you.

You might feel paralyzed.

Like, you simply just can’t do it.

And yet, I need to scream it from the top of my lungs:

Do it anyway!

After all, the best way to overcome your fear of drumming failure is right through it.

Unsurprisingly, I’m writing from personal experiences.

Why I Don’t Care About Talent (And You Shouldn’t Either)

How important is talent when it comes to drumming?

Honestly, I couldn’t care less about it.

And you shouldn’t either.

Am I just ignorant?

Maybe.

But I’m also perfectly honest:

Talent is a nice, but nothing to rely on for a whole creative life.

Real talk:

You can be the most talented drummer out there.

At some point, however, you have to do the “dirty work”.

Dirty work – also called practicing the drums.

Personally, I don’t care about talent.

But why?

About Finding Musical Strength In Taking A Break

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It’s been quite silent on this blog drumming lately.

I haven’t published a post in months.

No new tips or drums sheet music.

Obviously, FOMO is nothing I’m worried about.

But why the break?

Basically, I needed time to think.

It was time for me to get my shit together.

(Again.)

However, I don’t regret taking a break.

Simply because

Breaks can be outstandingly powerful.

The same applies to drumming.

Tip: A Free PDF E-Book With 240+ Famous Drum Beats

Learning famous drum beats is a fantastic idea.

After all, the grooves are well-known for a reason.

Or, more accurately, for various reasons.

Famous drum beats tend to be

highly musical,
have a catchy character
and are highly recognizable.

Plus:

The grooves might give you a motivational challenge to learn them.

It’s also likely that you already know them.

Sounds awesome?

Agreed!

And that’s why I’m going to share an awesome tip with you today:

The 7 Best Ways To Practice Drums Away From Home

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Can you practice drums away from home?

Is this possible?

Yes, definitely!

I know this first hand. 🙂

And these are my 7 best ways to practice drums away from home:

How To Get Into Drumming: 3 Essentials For Beginners

How do you get into drumming?

I mean:

How does learning this wonderful instrument look like?

Where do you start?

And what are the essentials for beginners?

Let’s find out today!