Linear Drumming
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...
Doubles and Diddles
I have heard these two terms (doubles and diddles) a number of times while learning new material for better playing. My question: What's...
Double Time: Foot Speed
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...
Recording Yourself
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....
Dependence on Independence
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,...
Down on One Side
There are real struggles when it comes to drumming. Many of which are extremely frustrating and make us want to throw our sticks across...