The history of the drum kit tells us a lots about the drums we use today..

The History of the Drums

Everything You Need to Know About the History of Drumming “Music is the beat of a drum that keeps time with our emotions.” ― Shannon L. Alder Researchers from McGill University in Montreal found that music has the ability to release the feel-good hormone, dopamine. They found that dopamine levels were 9% higher when people were[…]

7 December 202214 minutes to read

When should children start playing the drums?

Teach Children Music with Drum Lessons for Kids

How to Get Kids Started with Drumming “Everybody is a Genius. But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid.” A lot of children choose to start learning a musical instrument when they’re in primary school. Becoming a drummer takes work[…]

26 August 20208 minutes to read

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Fundaments of ABRSM Drum Assessments in the United Kingdom

Drumming Exams in the UK "I love the percussion. It's a right brain, left brain thing. There are different beats, but cooperating together. It's your whole body doing it, you're doing the snare drum and the high top with your hands and the bass drum with your foot. You're this whole motion machine." -Shalom Harlow[…]

21 August 20207 minutes to read

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A Guide to Different Percussion Instruments.

Percussion is Not Just the Drumkit. Here’s a Beginner’s Guide to Some Other Percussion Instruments. Maybe by now you’ve cracked the drums. You can nail some pretty rhythms on the snare drum and love to make a racket with the cymbals. If that’s the extent of your ambitions, then read no further: keep doing what[…]

23 December 20197 minutes to read

Want to take Drum Lessons?

Our drum teachers have prepared many articles to help you progress in your drum lessons. Discover the world of drumming and how to master this instrument across all disciplines, rock, metal, jazz etc.

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Take Drum Lessons In The U.K.

How To Find Drum Lessons Near Me? Great Britain has always been at the forefront of the European arts, and that is even truer when it comes to music. As English became the international language and because the UK was tied through the Commonwealth to so many other countries across the world, Britain's influence on[…]

29 July 201916 minutes to read

A drawing of a female drummer playing the drums. Drum lessons can help you become a better drummer.

What Types Of Drums Are There?

Find The Best Kits To Learn Drums If you’ve decided to take the plunge and learn how to drum, then congratulations! You’re in good company, as many people across the U.K. practice playing a musical instrument. Once you’ve decided to learn a new instrument, such as the drums, it can feel a bit disorientating when[…]

17 December 20188 minutes to read

Taking a drum lesson is not for everyone.

How To Learn Drums For Free?

Learn About Percussion Without Paying A Penny! The ability to tap your hand and be able to make your own music is very empowering and connects with us all on a deeper level. Because everyone claps their hands or taps their fingers on the table to the beat. The beginner's desire to learn drums is[…]

11 December 20189 minutes to read

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How to Start Playing the Drums

Beginner's Guide to Drumming "I've heard the stories. Like, Eric Clapton said he wanted to burn his guitar when he heard Jimi Hendrix play. I never understood that because, when I went and saw a great drummer or heard one, all I wanted to do was practice." -Neil Peart, drummer and primary lyricist for the[…]

21 September 201810 minutes to read

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Why Learn To Play The Drums?

How To Develop Yourself Through Drumming "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." Plato Drumming represents 8% of the total overall sales for musical instruments. Learning to play the drums is not just so that you can show off, performing 45-minute solos while[…]

18 September 20186 minutes to read

How do you teach yourself the drums?

Teach Yourself to Play the Drums

The Guide to Teaching Yourself to Play the Drums “Music is the true breath of life. We eat so we won't starve to death. We sing so we can hear ourselves live.” - Yasmina Khadra By 2020, the UK musical instrument market is expected to grow to over £400m. Obviously, this isn't just a bunch[…]

17 September 20186 minutes to read

Where can you learn to drum?

Where to Take Drum Lessons

How Can You Learn to Play the Drums? “When you're happy, you enjoy the music but when you're sad, you undestand the lyrics.” - Frank Ocean Music is part of our everyday lives. For most young people, music is their favourite pastime. With rock, country, blues, jazz, etc., there’s something for everyone. Some people even[…]

28 August 20186 minutes to read

How do you learn to play the drums online?

How to Take Online Drum Lessons

Which Are the Best Online Resources for Playing the Drums? “When the drummer’s in trouble, the whole band, including the backing musicians, will rise up to help them!” - Daniel Confland While only around 1 in 20 students learn the drums at school, they are one of the most popular instruments among self-taught musicians with drum[…]

28 August 20186 minutes to read

Which is the best genre of music for drummers?

A Guide to Drumming Techniques and Styles

The Drummer’s Guide to Musical Genres “It's been years and years and years I've been playing the drums, and they're still a challenge. I still enjoy using drumsticks and a snare drum.” - Charlie Watts A lot of teens listen to hip hop, pop music, r ‘n’ b, reggae, electro and rock. But where do[…]

27 August 20186 minutes to read

Learning how to play the drums

How to Play the Drums for Beginners

Discover the Beat: Learning How to Play the Drums Drums have been around for a long time, giving the beats to chants, songs, and ritual dances since the Stone Age. Drums are integral to many music styles, from big bands to jazz and blues to the complicated drum solos of rock bands and heavy metal.[…]

20 July 20187 minutes to read

Guide to buying drums

What to Know Before You Buy Drums

What You Should Know Before Buying Drums Maybe you were one of the lucky ones who got to see Rush in concert before Neil Peart retired. Or perhaps you’ve read the discussion boards of whether Lars Ullrich is or is not a good drummer. It could be that you or someone you know is taking[…]

20 July 20189 minutes to read

Drumming is a complex skill.

Facts About Drums

Superprof Facts About Drums Percussion instruments come in a great number of variations, as you may learn in your drum lessons. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the different kinds of drums mostly found in drum kits and the best songs for practising your drumming. History of Drums Although there are[…]

3 July 20186 minutes to read

FAQs for learning to lay the drums

Taking Drum Lessons: FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Drum Lessons “... asking questions is the best way to learn.” Tom Felton Indeed it is the curious mind, often child-like, that continuously questions. How does that work? Why do people do that? When should we...? What do you know about...? Conversely, a more regimented intellect will launch more pointed,[…]

2 July 20187 minutes to read