sHe druMs: Rock The Kit!

How To Drum Faster: The Basic Rule

Everybody wants to drum faster, right?

The good news is:

Everybody can drum faster.

It’s no rocket science.

But how can you increase your speed around the kit?

Let’s find out today.

But please notice:

This drumming guide is a great read for you if you want to play the drums up to 200 BPM.

Personally, I’m no speed metal drummer, and I don’t play crazy fast uptempo swing either.

I’m sure my tips work for such tempos as well, but I can’t prove it myself.

And no, I don’t intend to practice until I can prove it. 😉

Want to drum up to 200 BPM?

Read on!

What’s The Best Part Of Playing The Drums?

What’s the best part of playing the drums?

That’s a question that literally popped up in my mind.

Some time ago, I wrote about the hardest part of being a drummer.

Today, it’s time to shift our focus.

That’s why I’m going to share my opinion on what’s the best part of drumming.

How To Become The Confident Drummer You Aspire To Be

Being the confident drummer:

That’s when you know how to play, right?

Yes.

And no.

Being confident as a drummer is not necessarily bound to your drumming skills.

It’s more like a state of mind, an attitude, or a mindset.

Everybody can become a confident drummer.

But how?

Find out today!

14 Basic Rock Drum Beats (+ Free PDF Notes!)

Basic rock drum beats are awesome!

They sound fantastic and are relatively easy to learn.

Plus, they have this certain feel to them.

You know it:

They make your head bang with utterly joy! 🙂

For this reason, I thought of sharing some of the best basic rock drum beats for beginners today.

Please notice:

This drumming guide also includes a free PDF and helpful practice tips for you.

3 Essential Drumming Skills To Be Aware Of

Which essential drumming skills are the most important?

Do you need to focus on

keeping the tempo?
mesmerizing a lot of beats?
understanding rhythmic characteristics?

Yes, you should definitely work on these skills.

However, there are more essentials to master.

Let’s call them the fundamentals you should definitely be aware of.

If you master them, playing the drums becomes not only much easier.

It also becomes even more fun.

What are these three fundamentals, then?

My Best Tip On Drum Practice Time Management For Busy Adults

Drum practice tips time management for adult beginners

You’re struggling with your drum practice time management?

Totally understandable.

The thing is:

When you’re an adult, you’ve got a lot of tasks to accomplish every day.

Balancing drumming with work, family and other commitments can be daunting.

For this reason, I’m going to share my best tip on drum practice time management in this compact guide.

This will help you

progress faster on the drums while
become less stressed caring for your loved ones
and balance drumming with your work in general.

The Disco Drum Beat Every Drummer Should Learn

Easy disco drum beat for beginners PDF notes free

The disco drum beat is an awesome groove to learn.

It’s catchy, versatile, and makes people dance with a smile on their faces.

Basically, it’s a must-know drum beat for every drummer.

But how do you play the disco groove?

Let’s find out today. 🙂

What Is A Drum Key Used For?

A drum key is an essential tool for any drummer.

That’s because without this gadget, you’ll have a hard time playing the drums properly.

But what is a drum key actually used for?

Let’s find out in this short drumming guide!

5 Beginner-Friendly Four On The Floor Drum Beats (PDF Notes)

Four on the floor drum beats?

Ever heard of them?

You better have, because they are one superb addition to your drumming library!

They not only sound cool but are also fun and versatile to play.

Basically, you can use them in various musical situations.

That’s why we’re going to look at 5 four on the floor drum beats for beginners today.

Free PDF notes with all the grooves included. 🙂

What It Takes To Be A Drummer – Do You Have It?

Being a drummer is awesome!

It’s great fun and a wonderful way to spend your time.

However, that’s just one side of the medal.

Let’s be honest:

Learning a musical instrument isn’t always cupcakes and rainbows.

That’s why people often ask me:

Do I have what it takes to be a drummer?

If this question applies to you as well, read on.