This Pneuma drum part sheet music shows suggested counting patterns for the verse and chorus in Pneuma. There are a few comfortable ways to count the Pneuma drum part as shown in the examples below.
Need a gift for a drummer? With the endless amount of drum equipment, drumsticks, and accessories, non-drummers are sure to be confused by the prospect of buying gifts for drummers. And you thought playing drums was hard.
You heard a cool drum beat in a song and want to learn it. Then you get on your drums and don’t know how to do it. How Do You Learn Drum Beats? Practice is the correct answer. But if you don’t know what to practice; how do you begin? Continue reading
Learn how to know your place in a song. Drummers can developed an awareness of where they are in the section of a song. It can become nearly sub-conscious. Continue reading
Drummers Benefit from Playing in a BandOne of the best ways to improve as a drum set player is to play drums in a band. Most large cities have websites for bands seeking musicians. To find bands seeking drummers in Sheboygan, try Bandmix.
Developing the ability to create your own style of drum parts on-the-fly is essential for a modern drummer. Continue reading
Make the most of your drum practice time. Progress faster by understanding the keys to practicing drums. As a drum teacher and accomplished drummer, I’ve learned the best methods to learn drums.
If you’re reading this, you’ve already realized that taking drum lessons can propel a drummer forward. I believe drum lessons are the best way to learn drums. While drum lessons are not for everyone, here are the reasons drum lessons are so effective.
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dy•nam•ics |dīˈnamiks| The levels of volume in music.
Dynamics are the levels of volume in music, an important aspect of music. Drums are especially good at playing dynamics. Since drums are inherently loud, it reveals skill when a drummer plays quietly. Nonetheless, it is often the loud parts that are the most exciting. Playing a contrast between soft and loud can make music more interesting.
As a drum teacher, I’ve found useful ways to help drummers understand dynamics. Continue reading
