How To

How to Play German Grip?

German grip in drumming was one of the first grips ever invented alongside traditional grip. It is used more in the past than nowadays because many drummers... Read More

How to Play Matched Grip?

What is a matched grip (overhand grip)? Matched grip is a way of holding both drum sticks the same way. In this grip, palms face down, and the stick ... Read More

Mental Chops: 12 Guided Exercises in Drumming Improvisation

By Gino Robair “Play a rose.” If you had taken lessons from Paul Motian, this might’ve been the ﬁrst thing he asked you to do. The message? If you are going to play the drums musically, you must learn to express yourself in ways that reach bey... Read More

Drumming Remix: How to Play ‘Tom Sawyer,’ ‘Smooth Criminal’ & More in 10 Different Styles

By Andy Ziker Do you become bored or uninspired while repeatedly playing the same cover tunes as closely as possible to the original? Do you sometimes ask y... Read More

Vinnie Colaiuta: 10 Ways to Master Multiple Drumming Styles

By John Payne It’s not as if Vinnie Colaiuta just decided at one point to learn to play different styles, and indeed it wasn’t always easy for him to adapt ... Read More

Elements Of Style: 49 Beats Every Drummer Needs To Know

By Brad Schlueter We’ve all been there. Someone in your band wants to play a song and you’re uncomfortable within that style. Worse still, they unexpectedly start playing it in the middle of a set. If you’ve done your homework, you may be able to... Read More

Pursuit of the Perfect Bass Drum Sound (Many Mics for Many Songs)

By Garrett Haines The bass drum is one of the most important elements in a song. It works in partnership with the bass guitar to create a pulse for the musi... Read More

8 Creative Challenges For E-Drums to Mess With Your Mind & Body

By Norman Weinberg Do your beats suﬀer from stagnation? Are your chops chipped? Is your independence inadequate? Well, have we got the solution for you! ... Read More

How to Create Drum Tracks – Ultimate Guide

By Strother Bullins Most drummers would agree that collaborating with a seasoned, knowledgeable engineer and/or producer is an ideal recording situation. However, such a scenario is not feasible for everyone. To get the best out of a do-it-yourse... Read More

The Art of Cymbal Striking

BY WALLY SCHNALLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE CONSTANTIN No matter how big or small, your drum set is a collection of bangables containing innumerable sonic possi... Read More