Counting Out Loud for Beginners: A Trick for Better Timing
Set the metronome to slow and put your sticks on a practice pad. Count “one two three four” before striking a note. Add in one…
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The Difference Between Playing a Groove and Playing a Fill
A groove is what grounds the music. It is a repeating pattern that establishes the pulse and provides a solid center for the audience to…
Using a Metronome Without Feeling Flustered
The metronome can be stricter than another person. It ticks at an equal distance each time and when your hands move slightly off, the sound…
How to Hold Drumsticks Without Squeezing the Rebound Away
Hold your drumsticks like they’re alive, so they feel like they’re going to bounce out. You don’t want to clench down on them; if you…