lessons

Lesson of the Week \

Peter Erskine: Dynamic Swing

Phrasing on the drum set involves dynamic as well as rhythmic choices. In this lesson, Peter Erskine explores the possibilities of dynamic phrasing.

Practice Pad \ Rock \

John Stanier: Emergency Fills

We’ve all faced those moments on stage when you suddenly have to throw in an unexpected fill. Here are some emergency riffs that will do the trick.

Drum Parts \

Umphrey’s McGee Sectional Workshop

We asked Kris Myers and Andy Farag to pick some of their favorite and most fun to play drum parts from Umphrey's McGee's Death By Stereo.

Practice Pad \ Groove \

Herman Matthews: Foe On Da Flow

Depending on what the bass player is playing, you will find this to be an easy way to drive the band with minimum work – but just make it feel good.

Practice Pad \ Rock \

Matt Byrne: Practice-Sticking Patterns

It’s too easy to resort on familiar routines during practice sessions. Why not shake things up every now and then? Here's a good place to start.

Practice Pad \ Groove \

Terence Higgins: The Figure-8 Crossover

Crossovers between the snare and floor tom look cool, but Terence Higgins stumbled across a variation that’s even cooler – a twirling figure-8 move.

Artist Analysis \

Todd Sucherman Drum Set Masterclass

DRUM! had a chance to talk drums and share some ideas that help shed light on what’s made Todd Sucherman such an incredible drummer.

Artist Analysis \

How To Play “Adrenaline” By Shinedown

Barry Kerch

In this video lesson, Nate Brown demonstrates how to play Barry Kerch’s drum part on “Adrenaline,” from Shinedown’s new album Amaryllis.

Artist Analysis \

How To Play “Ha Di Ka” By Stanton Moore

Stanton Moore

In this video lesson, Nate Brown demonstrates Stanton Moore’s drum part on the song “Ha Di Ka” from Galactic’s latest album Carnivale Electricos.

Practice Pad \ Speed \

How To Play Accents With Fast Fingers

Our speed drumming expert, Tiger Bill Meligari, moves to the next step in achieving fast fingers by adding accents to his tension-free technique.