Drum Notes, & Tips For Beginners
What’s the hardest part of being a drummer?
That’s a fantastic question.
And that’s why I’m going to share my personal opinion today.
What do you think?
What’s the hardest part of being a drummer in your opinion?
Share your thoughts down in the comments as well.
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Ever had 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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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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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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You should practice drumming daily.
At least if you want to become a skilled drummer.
I’m sure you’ve heard this advice before.
But is it really true?
Do you need to practice drumming daily?
Let’s find out.
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Are drum notes for beginners hard to learn?
How do they look like?
And what else should you know about drums sheet music?
In this guide, you’ll learn how to easily read & understand drum notes.
We’ll have a look at the notation for a standard drum kit, including the
as well as the
cymbals.
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