Back with a BANG!
Following the lifting of all remaining restrictions due to the pandemic, we are really happy to be back in full swing and ready to rock.
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Tips for effective drum practice
Practising is crucial for improving your skills and becoming a better drummer. However, it’s not just about putting in the hours – it’s about practising effectively. Read these tips about how to practise drumming effectively.
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Electronic drums – a guide to buying an e-kit
This unbiased guide answers the most frequently asked questions and explains the main options when looking for an electronic drum kit to buy.
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Live online video drum lessons
Thinking about learning drums online?
We’ve received loads of questions about 1-to-1 video drum lessons. This is a guide to taking drum lessons remotely via live video.
In-person drum lessons after lockdown
We are planning to restart in-person drum lessons when it is declared safe to do so. We are consulting on the steps we propose to take to ensure that any risks are minimised.
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Saturday Workshops
Elephant Drums is pleased to present a new series of Saturday drumming workshops, starting on Saturday 5th November 2016. The series kicks off with a workshop exploring World Rhythms led by Canadian drummer & percussionist Adam Teixeira. World Rhythms on the drum... Read More
How much do drum lessons cost?
Drum lessons with a professional drum tutor don’t cost as much as you might think. Drum Kit lessons are normally taught one-to-one.
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Student discount for the London Drum Show at Olympia
The London Drum Show is one of the drumming highlights of the year for drummers and music enthusiasts. This year the Drum Show takes place at Olympia in London on the weekend of the 12th – 13th November. Drum students and Drum Pass members can receive a discount... Read More
Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for drummers
Drum shops and online music stores go crazy! It’s a relatively new phenomenon in the UK. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been steadily growing in popularity in the last few years. And this year even more drum shops and music retailers in the UK are getting in... Read More
Practising drums… without drums!
Are you thinking of starting to learn the drums but you don’t have a drum kit to practice on? This is one of the biggest barriers to starting learning the drums that most people tell themselves is going to be a problem. The good news is… There are plenty of ways to... Read More
Drumming with backing tracks and sample pads
In this article Dan Peranic gives us an insight into the world of working with backing tracks and triggering samples on live gigs. He explains a great approach to constructing effective drum grooves whilst using samples and he discusses the merits and drawbacks of... Read More
The famous “Amen Break” drum groove
How to play the Amen Break. The Amen Break is a 4-bar loop which lasts for about 6-seconds, taken from a track called “Amen Brother” recorded in 1969.
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