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What does "linear" mean? The way I see this term, it is a line with points all along it-- two, three, ten or 100. A minimum of two points...

I have heard these two terms (doubles and diddles) a number of times while learning new material for better playing. My question: What's...

Part of being a good drummer is being discovered--when you post that video or picture and you get 100 likes or views in a few minutes....

What is the defining element of the snare drum? What does the snare drum have that every other drum doesn't have? The wires. From my own...

When I say "Thumper", what do you think of? I think of Bambi's most loyal friend, Thumper the rabbit. Just humor me for a second. Why is...

You probably know by now that there are different kinds of counterhoops for your drums. You most likely also know how good they really...

Think about this: What is the most important drum that you play? Some of you would say the kick drum beacuse it keeps the beat. Most...

Have you ever listened to a recording of your playing? What was it like? Think about it. I know personally, I thought I sounded terrible....

As drummers, our minds have to do certain things that, unless trained, we are not able to do naturally. Each limb is an option--a pulse,...

There are real struggles when it comes to drumming. Many of which are extremely frustrating and make us want to throw our sticks across...