sHe druMs by Manu Holmer

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

Taking a break drumming musical strength

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

Tips ideas practice drums away from home

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!

Feeling Insecure When Drumming? Try This!

Have you ever felt insecure when drumming?

Hands down:

I have.

More than once.

Hey, we’re all human?

Still, I won’t lie to you:

Drumming insecurity sucks.

That’s why I wrote today’s article, sharing one of my best tips on the topic.

The Very First Song You Can Learn On Drums

Which song should I learn first on drums?

That’s a quite common and understandable question.

After all, there are many, many beginner-friendly songs out there.

You’re totally new to drums?

In this case, make sure to check out this song:

Quarter Notes On Drums: An Introduction For Beginners

How do you play quarter notes on the drums?

Great question!

After all, quarters are a crucial note value for drum beginners and beyond.

That’s why I’m going to share some practical tips today.

Let’s start the introduction with the symbol for quarters, shall we? 🙂

What The Heck Is A Drum Solo?

A drum solo?

What the heck is that?

You can define a solo as a musical story played on the drum kit.

This story can be shorter or longer, depending on

your personal taste,
the available time frame and/or
the music you’re playing your solo around.

And how do you master the art of playing a drum solo?

This practical drumming guide will provide you with some helpful tips.