What is the most important drum groove? Well, it is the one you use the most. In my many years of playing gigs and teaching I have found that these 5 grooves serve as the core of all drumming. Yes, every beginner should know them, every intermediate player should be learning the many variations, and advanced drummers need to keep refining these iconic beats. Here is a break down of the 5 Drum Grooves Every Beginner Should Know. Also, here is a video that demonstrates all of these grooves,...

Are you wondering what to get your favorite drummer this Christmas? Do you want to get them something they'll actually use? Well, this article will give you 5 awesome gift ideas that your drummer is going to love! Let's get to it! Create Your Own Drumstick Variety Pack Put together a variety of drumsticks to experiment with. I recommend 3 pairs that are very different. Drummers go through a ton of drumsticks and typically stick with one type that they are comfortable with, but we (drummers)...

Getting to “the flow” state when drumming should be a pursuit of every drummer. So, how do you get there? This article will give you some tips to achieve flow on the drums by using sticking patterns. The renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1990) said that flow is “a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.” Basically, this is where you are so lost in an activity you don’t even think about it; rather, you are in “the zone.” To get to...