The Responsible Timekeeper

Generally, when we play with a click track, it gives us the first part of the beat and we are responsible for the rest of the subdivisions. These exercises will help you to sharpen your timekeeping skills by focusing on those subdivisions.

Helicopter Sweeps

This exercise is a sweep around the drum set designed so that the right-hand moves counter clockwise while the left-hand moves clockwise. You can also use it creatively for solo and fill ideas.

Buying Your First Drum Set

If you are planning to buy your first drum set either for yourself or for your child, here are the basics of what you need to know to make an informed buying decision.