ââSeparate Waysâ 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.â 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 […]
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 […]
If anyone is a household name with drummers, itâs Neil Peart. Known lovingly as âThe Professorâ, Peart was an innovator on the kit, a prolific writer and lyricist, and an absolute legend. But why is he considered one of the greatest drummers of all time? Hereâs some Peart education: âș […]
You might know him as the vocalist of the Foo Fighters, the drummer for Nirvana, or the nicest guy in rock. No matter how you slice it, Dave Grohl is one of the most influential drummers in rock history. Heâs also been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of […]
Chris Coleman opened the first ever Drumeo Festival (in February of 2020, just weeks before COVID-19 shut down the world) with precise, heavy grooves, passionate punches, ripping fills and the tastiest double bass parts you mightâve ever heard in fusion drumming. Check it out! If this high energy performance wasnât […]
Was John Bonham the best drummer in the world? âŠor at least the best in your books? In this 9 minute video, Brandon Toews breaks down 9 of John Bonhamâs top grooves on a Ludwig memorial kit modeled by Ronn Dunnett after Bonzoâs stainless drums! (Psst: click here for some […]
