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Which drum heads Should I Buy?

Which drum heads Should I Buy? Many people ask, "Which drum heads Should I Buy?" because there are so many options and it's difficult to know which drum head will achieve the right sound for your needs. Although originally drumheads were made from calf heads (find out more here if interested) since the 1950s they are made from plastics that don’t get affected by atmospheric conditions like the calf heads did. And today we are presented with a huge choice of different heads, which can seem overwhelming at first. When looking to buy heads you might feel stifled by the choices…

Seven Days Drum Notation

Seven Days Drum Sheet Music Drum Notation for the Vinnie Colaiuta/Sting Classic Seven Days drum sheet music in full. This is the Seven Days drum sheet music. Seven Days was released on Sting solo album Ten Summoners Tales in 1993 and features Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. The album is a masterpiece and worth listening to even if you hate Sting because it offers so many excellent examples of Vinnie playing the perfect drum part whether it's navigating tricky odd time songs or laying down clean pop drums. The Seven Days drum part is a groove that cleverly uses hi-hat accents in groups of four…

Rudiments for Drum Kit

Rudiments for Drum Kit Course Learn how to apply rudiments for drum kit In this drum lesson we will learn how to apply rudiments for drum kit to create exciting drum beats and fills. For many drummers we learn the rudiments in our younger years and they seem very dull. I remember being told to practice them as a kid without anyone telling me why I should practice them or how they can be used. Needless to say I was totally unmotivated and didn't practice them. The result was that a little later on my drumming journey I realised how…

Fool in the Rain Drum Beat

How to play the Fool in the Rain Drum Beat Here we're learning the Fool in the Rain drum beat Here we are learning Led Zeppelin's Fool in the Rain drum beat. It's a classic beat created and performed by John Bonham and the song was released on the 1979 Led Zeppelin album In Through the Out Door. The groove here is a half time shuffle so it is based on the triplet subdivision. Shuffles are swung rhythms. Other famous half time shuffles include Toto's Rosanna and Steely Dan's Home at Last. These all have slight variations whether it's the bass drum…

How to play Rosanna on the drums

How to play Rosanna on the drums Here we're learning the Rosanna groove Here we are learning how to play Rosanna. This is the drum beat by Jeff Porcaro on the Toto classic track. It was released on the 1982 Toto IV album and the song won a Grammy award. It is also one of those holy grail of grooves that most drummers spend their lives trying to replicate but never quite feel like they've got Porcaro's feel. Jeff Porcaro had the magic touch on the drums and the Rossana drum beat is one of his most recognised grooves. The…

Which Cymbals Should I Buy?

Which Cymbals Should I Buy? How To Choose Cymbals A guide to choose your first cymbals Here we are digging into which cymbals you should buy. This guide is aimed at beginner drummers although the information and advice is still relevant to experienced drummers as well. The reason it is aimed at beginner drummers primarily is because experienced drummers tend to have developed an idea of the types of sounds and colours that they want their cymbals to produce so they instinctively know how to find the perfect cymbal to complement their current set up. The 'right' cymbal is a…

Parts of a drum kit

Parts of a Drum Kit Learn the parts of a drum kit and how to play the drums Here we are learning the parts of a drum kit so you know your way around the instrument. We will learn what each section of the drum kit is called, where it it positioned and how to play it. We will also delve into technique so we can grasp the basics of how to play it. If you are a beginner drummer looking to start learning drums then this is crucial knowledge. The main parts of a drum kit are: Snare drum…

Immigrant Song on Drums – Led Zeppelin

How to play Immigrant Song on drums Learn how to play Led Zeppelin's classic Immigrant Song on drums In this drum lesson we will learn how to play Immigrant Song on drums. This is a Led Zeppelin classic track from the 1970 Led Zeppelin Three album with John Bonham creating the power and energy on drums. The song form is incredibly simple as it just cycles around the same guitar riff. Mystical lyrics sit on top of this powerful riff and groove but for me it's all about the drum pattern. Well I am a drummer! So let's learn how…

Jazz Drums 101 Course

Jazz Drums 101 Course Learn to play jazz drums - Learn to comp and play with music Welcome to the jazz drums 101 course. This will take you from complete beginner to someone who can play jazz to a level good enough to jam with a band, play along with jazz backing tracks and enhance your listening experience of jazz. For the many drummers who develop in the world of pop, rock, funk or pretty much any other style, jazz drumming can feel totally alien and back to front. For a start, when you play jazz drums the groove…

How to play when the levee breaks on drums

How to play When the Levee Breaks on drums Learn how to play Led Zeppelin's classic groove in a live setting In this drum lesson we will learn how to play When the Levee Breaks on drums. This is a Led Zeppelin classic track from the 1971 Led zeppelin Four album with none other than John Bonham on drums of course. There's a lot of mystique around this groove and the song is famous among musicians for the unique character of the drum. This was created largely by the space it was recorded in as well as certain effects that…