Drum Notes, & Tips For Beginners
Ever felt drumming envy?
You know the feeling:
Watching a video of a kid rocking the drums as many adults can’t.
Maybe you went to a mind-blowing jam lately.
Or you just got caught up in the fun and fancy world of social media.
Drumming envy is something most of us aren’t immune to.
Sooner or later, we’re likely to catch it.
That’s why we need to talk about drumming envy:
It’s nothing you need to be ashamed of.
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What is a drum fill?
And how can you tell it apart from a drum groove or beat?
In this short guide for beginners, you’ll learn
This knowledge will not only help you understand your drumming exercises better.
It will also give you precious insights on why you’re playing what you’re playing on the drum kit.
Sounds great?
Agreed! 😀
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Had a bad day drumming?
Yeah … feel you.
We all know these days:
Everything just seems to go wrong.
Shouldn’t you play better already?
Groove more?
Play more?
Feel more?
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You’ve been criticized as a drummer?
Ouch … not cool.
Not at all.
Being criticized hurts.
It’s a shitty feeling, and you might be discouraged right now.
Totally understandable.
I’ve been criticized, too, you know.
That’s why I’m writing this guide today.
As a fellow drummer, I want to show you that
Yes, you’re able to take great advantage of the criticism you received.
So, read on.
You might be surprised.
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Does drumming reduce stress?
And if it does:
Why?
I think these are two really important questions to answer.
After all, modern everyday life is demanding.
Maybe playing the drums can help you relax a little?
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Learning very easy drum beats is a great idea:
As a beginner, you
Each of the 8 drum beats I’m going to explain in today’s guide is perfectly suited for beginners on the drum set.
Plus:
I’m sharing a free sheet music PDF with our 8 very easy drum beats as well.
Just download the notes and add them to your collection of drums sheet music.
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You’re a drum beginner, and you’re finally going to jam with other musicians?
Great idea!
There’s a lot of fun waiting just around the corner. 🙂
At the same time, you might wonder:
How can you collaborate and jam with other musicians?
After all, that’s a whole new experience for you.
In this drumming guide, you’ll find some tried and tested tips helping you successfully prepare for your jam sessions.
You’ll also learn about things you should avoid when collaborating with other musicians.
But first, let’s answer this frequently asked question:
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Certain drumming equipment for beginners is essential if you want to learn the drums properly.
For this reason, I’m sharing 13 must-haves a novice drummer needs.
Some of the equipment like a high-quality drum set is obvious, while other utensils might surprise you.
With that said, let’s take a look at essential drumming equipment every beginner should own.
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How can you successfully develop your limb independence on the drums?
Literally, there are endless ways to do so.
In this short guide, I’ll show you one of my favorite limb independence exercises.
But be warned:
It might sound easy, but it turns out to be a tough challenge for many drummers.
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Being an introvert drummer can be tough.
Especially if you want to market yourself, or build up your network in the music industry.
You’re not only introverted, but also shy?
Things might get even more challenging for you.
However, this doesn’t have to be the case.
In fact, being introverted and/or shy as a drummer is not a problem.
It’s just a part of your personality.
On the other hand, I know the many hardships of being an introverted drummer.
That’s because I’m introverted as well.
How has this affected my drumming career?
Well …
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