Five Drum Grooves Every Drummer Must Know
This article explains the first five drum grooves taught in our Sutherland Shire private drum lessons at Do Re Mi Studios. They are essential for every drummer to know. Before showing these grooves, I will explain some music theory to allow you to be able to understand the rhythms. First, I will explain the note […]
Tips For Choosing Drum Sticks
One of the first things we explain in our drumming lessons at Do Re Mi Studios is the variety of drum sticks available in the market. Drum sticks are a personal choice and there are many brands/companies out there producing fantastic quality drum sticks. Realistically, you are going to have to buy several brands and […]
Should I Buy an Electric or Acoustic Drum kit?
A lot of pupils ask our Jannali drum teachers which is better to buy and play on – the electric drum kit or the acoustic drum kit. The answer is that there are advantages and disadvantages to both! Let’s look at each of these separately: Electric drum kits Advantages: The most important advantage with electric […]
Five Tips to Make You a Better Drummer
In a pursuit to better inform musicians out there, our drum tutors in the Sutherland Shire regularly post on this blog with tips such as the ones that follow. Enjoy! Tip #1 The first tip we give to drummers is practice, practice and practice. Without a good practicing schedule, you will not become a good […]
What Are Drum Fills?
Listen to almost any song and you’ll hear it: the drummer does something quick and fancy right before the chorus kicks in. That’s a drum fill. A fill is a short rhythmic variation from the regular drum beat or groove. Most of the time, it’s played on the snare drum and toms, though the bass […]
Using the Ride and Crash Cymbal
With our drum tuition at Do Re Mi Studios, you will become a proficient drummer using the ride and crash cymbal. Find out below how these two parts of your drumkit are used in songs. The ride Cymbal The ride cymbal is used to provide variety in music sections. For example you may play a […]
The Single Paradiddle: What It Is and How to Use It
Say the word “paradiddle” out loud. Feels a bit silly, doesn’t it? Like something a toddler would babble. But don’t let the funny name fool you. The single paradiddle is one of those simple sticking patterns that can become a really useful tool once you get the hang of it. So What Actually Is It? […]
Four Basic Tips For Drummers
The drums and the bass are the backbone of a band and its music. So, no more jokes about drummers! This blog entry is an introductory guide for those interested in learning how to play drums. It covers key points that are discussed in detail in our drum lessons at Do Re Mi Studios. So […]