The 26 Standard American Drum Rudiments
The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD) originally published The 26 Standard American Rudiments in 1933. The Percussive Arts... read more
The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD) originally published The 26 Standard American Rudiments in 1933. The Percussive Arts... read more
Challenge your students with this one-week plan to increase roll BPM by 10! Spending time developing the open-stroke roll... read more
Reinforce your students' knowledge of drum rudiments with this fun crossword puzzle for drummers. read more
Challenge your drum students' listening skills with this fun listening game for drummers, "Quarantine BINGO!" read more
During these times of social distancing, many drum teachers and students are turning to live, online drum lessons. For... read more
Even a standard sixteenth note drum fill can be spruced up by replacing some of the strokes with the... read more
Short fills are perfect for light transitions or breaking up repeated bars of drum beats. If overused, they can... read more
Accenting the down-the-tom fills with crashes brings a new flavor to the classic fill technique. These four drum fill... read more
Enjoy 8 grooves that feature an additional hi-hat stroke each time the bass drum is played on an "e"... read more
The four-on-the-floor phrase is a catchy way to describe drum beats that feature the bass drum on beats 1,... read more
These six rock grooves use a two-bar repeating pattern. The beginning grooves are simpler and become more complex throughout. read more
Starting with a straightforward rock groove, each beat builds from the previous. The first grooves are easier and grow... read more
The open hi-hat technique is often used to create an off-beat feel or to accentuate a particular stroke or... read more
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a... read more
We often find ourselves in a straight-8th-note rut when it comes to playing the hi-hat. Step out of the... read more