Bonham’s Influence on Me as a Drummer John Bonham was incredibly influential to me very early on in my journey of learning the drums. I spent countless hours listening to his unique style of triplet combinations, especially those signature hand and foot triplets—playing them over and over to incorporate them into my own drumming style.…
Beauford’s Influence on Me as a Drummer Carter’s influence on me was pretty immediate. The first time I heard the intro to “Ants Marching,” I knew this wasn’t any ordinary drummer. Some of the funky hi-hat grooves that he was incorporating in the song, paired with those killer chops and fills, sold me immediately. I…
Copeland’s Influence on Me as a Drummer Stewart Copeland is a drummer who completely changed the way I look at the drum set. Like others, I first noticed Stewart Copeland’s unique style while listening to “Roxanne” by The Police. I could tell immediately that this guy was doing something completely different than anyone else. Confident,…
1. Lock in Your Timing & Counting Practice with a metronome to get good time or with some other alternative. 2. Listen to Music That’s Not Your Favorite Stepping outside of your comfort zone of what you are used to listening to can help you grow as a drummer. 3. Embrace the Practice Pad You…
How to Play Triplets on Drums: Breaking Down the Beat Getting the feel for new rhythms is one of the most exciting parts of learning the drums. Once you master the basic beats, you get to start adding in new patterns that make your playing sound incredibly dynamic and fun. Let’s take a look at…
When I lived in Memphis, I attended several professional drum clinics. Drum clinics are small groups invited to sit in up close to watch a drummer and hear their instruction. These clinics were some of the most valuable experiences for me because I got a chance to watch and learn from a real professional musician…