Drum Notes, & Tips For Beginners
If you want to learn more about drums and drumming in general this is the right place to start: I’m really excited to share my percussive passion with you.
Who’s me? Manu Holmer, a female drummer from Lower Bavaria in Germany. I’ve been playing for around 13 years now and I still can’t get enough of cool grooves, licks and fills.
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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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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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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I’ve been playing the drums since I was a teenager.
Being a 31-year-old woman now, I’m still in love with this instrument.
When I was younger, I also dreamt of being a drum teacher.
Helping others create a more joyful life thanks to the power of music:
This is my motivation to this day on.
Drumming is love, so it’s always a good time to share it.
I also feel outstandingly blessed to say:
In 2023, I’ve been teaching drums (and other instruments like the cajon) for 10 years.
Therefore, it might be the right time to share some of my most important learnings with you.
With that said:
I’ve got over 15 years of drumming under my belt.
What did I learn during this time?
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Learning the drums? Get ready to face some drumming mistakes!
Hey, I’m just being honest.
And after all, we all know them, right?
The mistakes we ALL make as a drummer.
Everybody struggles when starting-out to play the drums.
Still, I struggle after being a drummer half of my life.
No big deal, that’s normal.
You might struggle as well, and get over your drumming mistakes.
Maybe you made some bigger ones like me.
And hey … that’s perfectly fine!
Just remember:
Making mistakes not only is a normal part of the drumming game.
They will also help you to become the musician you long to be.
When you learn from your mistakes, they can become your biggest and most precious lessons.
Trust me: I made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot as a consequence.
That’s the best reason for sharing my 5 biggest drumming mistakes with you today.
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Why do you drum?
That’s a great question to think about.
Let’s do so in today’s article.
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Is drumming easy or hard? That’s a great question. And one I happen to hear a lot. Unfortunately, there’s no overall answer. It depends, after all.
To help you make a decision for learning drums, however, I’ll share some personal advice with you.
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