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Technique - Transcripts - Education - Practice Tuning - Rudiments - Educational DVDs & Books - Beats & Rhythms - Music Theory - Apps - Etc. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:39:31 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:39:31 +0000 Drummerworld Forum https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php Left hand woes Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:17:10 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/left-hand-woes.191645/ 191645 invalid@example.com (Ajaycee) Ajaycee I cannot figure out why my left hand is so inconsistent--besides the fact that I am right-handed. I know the ultimate solution here is to practice, but the real problem is that I'm not sure that I am practicing the right technique. That is to say, my left hand does not currently use the stick correctly, so I may just be practicing a bad habit.

I am smoothly dribbling a basketball when I use my right hand on the practice pad. The tip bounces straight up and down, hits the same spot every...

Read more]]> 28 Find a Drum Teacher Here Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:56:14 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/find-a-drum-teacher-here.54188/ 54188 invalid@example.com (NUTHA JASON) NUTHA JASON A good suggestion from donv so here goes. All teachers please post an advert here. adverts must include the following headings:

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Read more]]> 223 Jazz Drum Transcriptions - an educational resource - newest transcription: In the Mood - drums: Maurice "Moe" Purtill Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:31:44 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/jazz-drum-transcriptions-an-educational-resource-newest-transcription-in-the-mood-drums-maurice-moe-purtill.180643/ 180643 invalid@example.com (Timo-Germany) Timo-Germany Dear Community,

I have started a YouTube series called "Real Book Drumming" on my channel, which is always expanding. The Real Book is the bible for all jazz drummers. "Real Book Drumming" is meant to be a learning tool, an aid for aspiring jazz drummers. I transcribe the drum part of the original recording and then play to the themes of the songs, the transcription follows the video for better understanding. Please check my channel...

Read more]]> 188 What exercises/drills improved your bass drum foot technique and speed the most? Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:29:10 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-exercises-drills-improved-your-bass-drum-foot-technique-and-speed-the-most.184083/ 184083 invalid@example.com (aarono2690) aarono2690 Started working on The Art of Bop Drumming and have tried feathering my BD with mixed results. This book really shines a light on my drumming inadequacies with special humiliation aimed at my foot technique!

Any drills or exercises you found useful for building foot speed and control? Do I just do Stick Control exercises with my feet daily to really get them into shape?]]> 49 Using Accents to Develop Technique (video) Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:16:59 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/using-accents-to-develop-technique-video.191630/ 191630 invalid@example.com (Jonathan Curtis) Jonathan Curtis Hi all,

I've always been enamoroued by the concept of accents, and have always been convinced of their prominence in music, especially unpitched percussion. After working through these ideas with some students recently, I thought I'd put together a video explaining my approach to this concept.

I hope you enjoy!

]]> 10 How to explain where “1” is? Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:37:26 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-explain-where-%E2%80%9C1%E2%80%9D-is.191624/ 191624 invalid@example.com (DrumDoug) DrumDoug I’m giving drum lessons to an adult who is an absolute beginner and doesn’t really know anything about music. They are having a hard time finding the “1”. Even when we talk about kick and snare, they get 1 & 3 mixed up. I was thinking about how I learned it. No one specifically taught it to me. I learned it from counting in school band and hearing how the “1” lined up with chord changes. Since they’ve never played an instrument, they really can’t hear when the chords are changing. I’m...

Read more]]> 27 Great online drummming course Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:43:19 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/great-online-drummming-course.191556/ 191556 invalid@example.com (Duck Tape) Duck Tape A little while back I shared JP Bouvet’s YouTube masterclass in the Rllk pattern or paradiddles, that was free content.

I felt as though it was the exact sort of material I was interested in studying, and JP explains what he’s teaching better than any online teacher I’ve encountered. He demonstrates and gives a bunch of practice examples that you tap along with.

Anyway, a free trial for the online subscription based course was advertised and I decided for the first time to sign up to...

Read more]]> 21 Documenting what you practice Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:31:32 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/documenting-what-you-practice.191526/ 191526 invalid@example.com (Skitch) Skitch Does anyone else document what you practice? I write down what I practice every time. Didn't know if anyone else does...

Triplet Cookbook for Drumset Independence

This must have book breaks down the triplet rhythm, making playing them much easier and culminates with a basic understanding of four way independence. “Mi...

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]]> 23 How to keep time for intro of EWF's In The Stone? Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:06:48 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-keep-time-for-intro-of-ewfs-in-the-stone.189088/ 189088 invalid@example.com (benozw12) benozw12 While I know where the syncopations in the intro of the song, In The Stone by Earth, Wind, Fire are, I am having a hard time trying to catch/maintain the pulse after executing them, despite me counting along the quarters.

For example, in bar 3, the hit is on N of 1 = | - N - - - |.
Another example is 2 hits on beat 1 and the "a" = |1--a - - - |.
It feels jerky when I count the 2 after that hit. Alternatively, if I try to feel the...

Read more]]> 25 Tuning ?? Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:02:58 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/tuning.191444/ 191444 invalid@example.com (Rolltide) Rolltide Do most tune both top and bottom heads to the same note ? Or the two heads at different notes to make a different overall sound ? Also , it seems like a Tunebot is a fantastic tool-]]> 15 Growth and practice time Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:28:56 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/growth-and-practice-time.191594/ 191594 invalid@example.com (drummingman) drummingman When I was younger I used to practice 2 to 3 hours most days of the week. Over the last couple of years I’ve found that it’s hard to stay in the practice room for more than an hour to an hour and a half at a time by myself. Anything beyond that and most times I just start getting incredibly antsy. Not really sure why that is. I’m sure I’ve put in thousands of hours of practice time in my life. And those really long sessions never used to bother me back in the day. But I find that when I...

Read more]]> 34 Anyone tune their tom resos *lower* than batter? Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:44:03 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/anyone-tune-their-tom-resos-lower-than-batter.191409/ 191409 invalid@example.com (Mastiff) Mastiff I'm spending some time actually trying to tune my kit right instead of winging it. So far, sitting here dialing everything in with the tune bot is making it all worse. This is for a home recording setup, so I'm after a lot of punch and low sustain. My drums are nice, so I don't think I should have to cover everything with gaffer tape... When I got my floor tom nicely dialed in, the result is that it is ringing out for a long time and resonating continuously with bass drum hits. This is...

Read more]]> 20 Living Colour - end of "Cult Of Personality" Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:38:03 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/living-colour-end-of-cult-of-personality.191603/ 191603 invalid@example.com (timmdrum) timmdrum Found this online but it's not jibing with me, so I turn to the hive mind

for assistance. Seems the song ends a beat or two shorter than the transcription. What say you?

]]> 2 Ted Reed's Syncopation Book Questions Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:16:17 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/ted-reeds-syncopation-book-questions.191524/ 191524 invalid@example.com (striker) striker I have three questions. Thanks for all the responses in advance.

1) I read somewhere that the "Syncopation" book, along with "Stick Control" and "Accents and Rebounds" are considered the core trio books for drum students. I am certain there are other fine books out there, but it seems like these three books are considered the "Classic Trio" of drum training books.

2) In another thread I asked about drum set specific training books. Is the Syncopation book also used as one of the books in...

Read more]]> 39 Introducing a "non drummer"!! Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:42:52 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/introducing-a-non-drummer.191582/ 191582 invalid@example.com (JohnBassNYC) JohnBassNYC Howdy all
I'm almost involuntarily "retired " ( I can't stand that idea ) ; but I still have plenty of music within me. Actually quite enthusiastic given fact I'm a multi instrumentalist since the mid sixties !
I guess I have two purposes here - like Jaco said "get me a gig" lol. Just kidding .
I'm a NYC Jersey transplant to sunny S cal.
1. I've played a handful of times with legendary drummers, usually in a nyc session scenario
2 I'm on a learning bender regarding rhythm . I'm naturally...

Read more]]> 16 Questions for people who play both matched and traditional grip Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:08:39 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/questions-for-people-who-play-both-matched-and-traditional-grip.190616/ 190616 invalid@example.com (Philaiy9) Philaiy9 1. How do you split your practicing between the two grips? Do you only practice one way and break out the other when needed? Or do you practice both equally?

2. Do you change your snare angle depending on the grip you will primarily be using or keep it the same?

Thanks in advance, am curious to hear your responses. I play pretty much everything traditional grip with the snare tilted away and to the right, making rimshots easy for both hands. I've periodically worked on my matched grip but...

Read more]]> 41 Broad Advice for Students… Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:06:57 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/broad-advice-for-students%E2%80%A6.191573/ 191573 invalid@example.com (TwmTwmClub) TwmTwmClub Hello fellow skinsmen! On myriad occasions over the years I have casually browsed this forum and gleaned a broader understanding of so many aspects of the drum set. From history, technique, gear reviews and instrument maintenance/construction. So with that in mind, I thought I would stop by and draw from the well again.

What advice would you give to a student who was preparing to play jazz in an ensemble for the first time? Anything from repertoire, rehearsing, performing, band room...

Read more]]> 11 Post Your Greatest Weakness ? Sun, 20 Jul 2025 02:50:08 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/post-your-greatest-weakness.16345/ 16345 invalid@example.com (Lee Mangano) Lee Mangano Drummers ~ "Post Your Greatest Weakness" and let the world of "drummers" help you fix it ... We have all been there no matter our experience or maybe not even there yet & still trying to fix it ... this is a great way to communicate & meet drummers around the World from differant cultures & levels of talent to help you improve and overcome "any" drumming problems you may have ... I'm 64 ... i mean 65 now and still trying to figure it out ! Every musician & person should experience...

Read more]]> 882 How much does the rebound of a practice pad matter in your opinion? Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:05:52 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-much-does-the-rebound-of-a-practice-pad-matter-in-your-opinion.177202/ 177202 invalid@example.com (Joffry) Joffry I've been thinking about increasing the time I spend on my practice pad just to focus on technique, but this question came to me when I realized that my Evans "RealFeel" practice pad has much more rebound than most of the surfaces on my drum set.

How important do you think it is for the surface rebound of a practice pad to mimic those of a drum set? I feel like the real feel is too bouncy for my technique on it to transfer to the drum set. On the other hand, Tommy Igoe uses a real feel and...

Read more]]> 52 Ok, I think I'm starting to understand my TuneBot Studio Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:46:30 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/ok-i-think-im-starting-to-understand-my-tunebot-studio.191234/ 191234 invalid@example.com (PorkPieGuy) PorkPieGuy Even though I've been playing drums over 30 years now, I'm always learning what I can about tuning drums because there's still a lot of it that I find pretty mysterious and nonsensical. I had a little bit of time this past weekend to mess with my TuneBot. I bought it a few years ago, tried it a couple of times, and I put it away.

I decided to give it another shot, starting with my snare drums. My snares sound good, but I knew they could sound better. I kept reading all over the place...

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