A method for playing better double strokes Continuing our series of articles about drum rudiments, today we’re going to apply an interesting creative twist to the double stroke. We often get asked about technique and control, especially when it concerns playing... Read More
Triplets are groups of 3 notes. They are used in many different forms of drumming, whether constructing drum fills, solos or grooves. In this article we’re going to look at using triplets to construct a groove. Andy Burt gives us an introduction to triplets and... Read More
In this edition of the blog, we’ll explore further into the world of drum rudiments. Previously we talked about single strokes and double strokes in the context of drum rolls (click here to read the article). The paradiddle is a versatile rudiment because it... Read More
The ‘highlights’ of the drum rudiments: Part 1 – Rolls. Drum rudiments are the building blocks of developing stick control. The rudiments are useful and relevant to almost every aspect of drumming. They help build drumming ‘vocabulary’,... Read More
Following on from the previous post about “punctuation” in drumming, this article takes a step back to look at the bigger picture of “how to read drum music”. First a bit of fun: Read the following sentences (read through quickly without paying... Read More
In the beginning there is … counting to 4! Say it out loud: “One – Two – Three – Four -” Even if you do not own a drum kit yet, the best practise you can start on right away is counting (slowly) to 4 and tapping your right or left... Read More
This month let’s take a look at some more creative concepts in drumming. The way you think about the drums is fundamental to the way you physically play the drums. The Elephant Drums learning method includes study of the thought processes that go on... Read More
