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TOOL – Pneuma: Drum Beat
Pneuma
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.

The Police – Regatta de Blanc: Intro Drum Part
Regatta de Blanc
The Police – Regatta de Blanc: Intro Drum Part – PDF Download
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Drum Notation
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TOOL – Sober: Opening Drum Fill
Sober
TOOL – Sober: Drum Fill – PDF Download
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Gifts for Drummers
Best Gifts for Drummers
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.
How to Learn Drum Beats
Three Ways to Learn Drum Beats
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
Develop Counting Awareness: Learn to Feel the Music
Learn to Feel the Music – Counting Awareness
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
Benefits of Playing in a Band
Drummers Benefit from Playing in a Band
One 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.
Creating Your Own Drum Parts
Developing the ability to create your own style of drum parts on-the-fly is essential for a modern drummer. Continue reading
Drum Practice Tips
How to Practice Drums
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.
1. Have An Objective
Reasons to Take Drum Lessons
Reasons to Take Drum Lessons
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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