Recorded on December 9, 1964, in a single session, “A Love Supreme” was Coltrane’s spiritual statement. The four-part suite features Elvin Jones on drums, and it’s a record drummers continue to return to. It captures his Afro-Caribbean and classical influences, his driving swing feel, and his explosive soloing. Join Drumeo’s […]
Alter Bridge’s “Metalingus” from their debut album ‘One Day Remains’ became one of the most recognizable rock anthems of the 2000s, thanks in part to WWE legend Adam “Edge” Copeland, who used it as his entrance theme for nearly two decades. In this video, Alter Bridge drummer Scott Phillips breaks […]
Take a sneak peek inside the mind of Brooks Wackerman, drummer for Avenged Sevenfold! Watch as he listens to “Pisces” by JINJER for the very first time and attempts to play along. What stands out to him in the music? How does he interpret and adapt to such a dynamic […]
“‘Separate Ways’ was a song we put together knowing we were going to be playing in large arenas and stadiums, so we wanted a song that had a powerful hook, a big sound, and had the effect to really rock the house.” Steve Smith wrote and recorded the drum parts […]
When Nic Collins came out to the Drumeo studio, we asked him to describe his stylistic comfort zone. As you can imagine, rock, prog-rock, and funk were all in his wheelhouse. We then asked him what styles he’s least comfortable with, and he mentioned metal and jazz, the latter of […]
It’s the BEST PART of playing the drums. Playing your favorite songs is a magical experience on the drums — and we’ve made it easier for you in 2023. You now have access to 5000+ famous drumming songs with drum-less tracks — so you can put yourself in the shoes […]
Hannah Welton thinks every drummer should have these 10 funk beats in their arsenal. You may already know these songs, but have you tried learning them on drums? As the former Prince drummer says, funk has a certain irresistible feel. It emerged during a time in history with political hardships […]
We had the great honor of welcoming legendary drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the Drumeo studio! We dove deep into the beats and fills that have made the Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the most successful bands in the world. He’ll be breaking down […]
Variety is the spice of life, and by applying a range of musical styles to drumming, you can profoundly alter the sound and feel of a song. Drummers frequently aspire to master numerous styles and feels, aiming to provide a diverse array of captivating drum parts that bring each composition […]
Today’s modern rock and pop drummers bring a tremendous amount of energy and excitement to their performances. It makes you wonder: What if a drummer from today were thrust back in time to play with some of our favorite bands and artists? What would those classic songs sound like with […]
