The flamacue combines a partial single stroke roll and flams. The accent on the âeâ can be tricky to nail at first, but this drum rudiment sounds great in fills and solos, and mastering it will help you improve your stick control. In this quick video, you’ll learn how to […]
The single stroke four is a common drum rudiment based on the single stroke roll pattern. Instead of continuous singles, it’s played as groups of four notes. You can find it in many drum fills, drum solos, and snare pieces. In this quick video, you’ll learn how to apply a […]
The single stroke roll is the most common drum rudiment and is the first one every new drummer should learn. It’s often used in beats, fills, and solos. If you’ve been playing drums without working through the list of 40 rudiments, youâve probably played one before – maybe even by […]
Brandon Toews recently undertook the ambitious project of drumming to a medley featuring all 183 Foo Fighters songs in ONE TAKE. He embarked on this challenge in memory of the late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins. With no breaks, edits, or do-overs, Brandon demonstrates his exceptional drumming skills and his […]
Cymbal stacks seem to be everywhere these days. They make a short, trashy sound that can be used in pretty much all styles of music, and you can buy all sorts of different sizes or make your own. Weâll check out some cymbal stacks, and the crew will be challenged […]
Join El Estepario Siberiano as he teaches you his favorite one-handed licks. For those who don’t know, he is a drummer and musician who has built an impressive online following with his unprecedented approach to drumming. Heâs been celebrated for his technicality, complexity, and authenticity. These exercises will help you […]
Drummers LOVE to buy new gear, whether itâs a new cymbal, different drumheads, or a full-blown new drum set. There are always lots of great deals out there, but there are some key tricks to finding the best deals on the gear you need. âš Today we have some industry […]
You probably woke up today not knowing you’d be watching Michael Jackson’s drummer play a Linkin Park song. But here we are! We love asking pro drummers to try playing a song they’ve never heard before, and Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett was gracious enough to give it a try. But he […]
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Drummers all have their own style, and it can really change the way a song sounds and feels. Today on the Drum Dept, we challenge Dylan, Brandon, and Dave to play the same song – they will hear it once, and play it, and they wonât get to hear what […]
