January 2023

How to Write Songs for Drummers Practical Guide Intro How to Write Songs for Drummers Writing songs is something that many pianists, guitarists, and singers do. Did you know that there have been hundreds of drummers that have written famous songs in the past as well?  Being the drummer of the band doesn’t disqualify you

How to Play a Paradiddle for Beginners Practical Guide Intro The paradiddle is one of the most well-known rudiments that you can play. Rudiments are the name for the different stick patterns that drummers and percussionists play, and there are officially 40 recognized ones that all drummers should learn.  If you’re a new drummer, the

How to Play Polyrhythms as a Drummer Practical Guide Intro Polyrhythms are a concept that most drummers come across later in their drumming journeys. They’re not easy things to play, and you’ll mostly hear them being played in technical music such as progressive metal and jazz.  A polyrhythm is when two conflicting rhythms get played

How to Play Ghost Notes on Drums Practical Guide Intro Ghost notes are one of the biggest aspects of playing the drums. They’re not focused on much when drummers first start playing, but they become a very important concept when drummers move to intermediate and advanced levels of drumming.  A ghost note is when you