How Do Drummers Keep Tempo?

Drummer Tempo and Timing

So you’ve seen a great drummer at a gig. The guy or girl was playing awesome. You definitely had to wonder: Wow, how do drummers keep tempo?

I mean: It’s almost like you’re listening to a clock, right?

And yes, you kind of are.

It’s the so-called inner clock skilled drummers rely on.

The outer clock’s important too.

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Use This Simple Idea To Get Better At Drumming Now

Get better at drumming now

How can I get better at drumming? That’s a frequently asked question, for sure! I mean: We all want to become more skilled in playing the drums, right?

No matter how good you are right now: There’s always a bigger goal you can achieve.

And that’s a good thing!

The only problem is: Sometimes, you’ve got no clue how you can get better at drumming. Especially beginners often feel they suck.

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Sucking At Drums? Here’s The One Thing You Must Know

Sucking at drums tips

One thing: There’s only one thing you have to know when you feel like you’re sucking at drums.

What is this little secret?

Let’s take a look at it in this drumming guide.

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3 Smart Ways To Sharpen Your Drumming Skills

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What do a knife and your drumming skills have in common?

Both are tools to help you achieve a goal.

With a sharpened knife, you can prepare delicious meals.

With your sharpened drumming skills, you can rock out as hard as you want.

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Here’s A Quick Way To Learn Your First Song On The Drums

learn first song on the drums

The first song. You on the drums. Sweat on your face. Nervous? Hey, relax! Everything’s going to be fine. Learning your first song on the drums is not an act of magic.

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How To Motivate Yourself To Practice The Drums Regularly

Practice the drums regularly tips

Practice the drums regularly:

That’s crucial when you like to become the musician you want to be.

However, it’s sometimes a tough task to sit down behind the kit and just do the work.

To help you find your personal drumming routine, you’ll find tried and tested tips in this helpful guide.

But first, let’s take a look at why practicing the drums regularly is so important for achieving your goals.

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Is Learning Music Theory Important For Drummers?

Is Music Theory Important For Drummers?

Is music theory important for drummers? That’s a good question! So let’s find out.

Spoiler: I’m a trained conductor for classical percussion instruments.

My opinions on the topic for this reason might be a little biased.

But of course not too much, don’t worry. 😉

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3 Ways To Finally Achieve Your Drumming Goals

3 Ways To Finally Achieve Your Drumming Goals

Setting drumming goals can be crucial to become the musician you want to be. That’s because they help you to focus. In addition, they keep you motivated when times are rough. That’s also highly important!

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