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African drums

The djembe has a great cultural heritage in Africa. Although similar in cultural use and significance too many countries and tribes on the African continent, it has minute but significant differences. The Djembe is the drum of the Mandinka people, and its origins dates back to the great Mali Empire of the 12th century. Of [...]

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Learn Drum Rudiments – The Double Stroke Roll

There are forty drum rudiments and the double stroke roll is probably one of the most important ones of all. Before learning the double stroke roll you should already be comfortable performing the single stroke roll. I consider the single stroke roll a prerequisite to learning the double stroke roll. The double stroke roll is [...]

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Learn Drum Rudiments – The Paradiddle

The single paradiddle is a drum rudiment often used in jazz drumming and is highly popular in marching bands as well. It’s versatility makes it a drummers staple and it’s part of every serious drummers repertoire. Learn how to execute it the correct way and take your drumming skills to a higher level. The Single [...]

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Learn Drum Rudiments – Top Three Rudiments

The top three drum rudiments are the single stroke roll, double stroke roll and paradiddle. If you want to learn to play drum rudiments you should start with these three. In fact most rudiments are a variation of these. Do you know yours? and which ones do you need to know? Drum rudiments are like [...]

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Choosing the Right Drum Practice Pad to Learn How to Play Drums

If you are in a high school band, drum corps international (e.g. Blue Devils, Phantom, Santa Clara Vanguard, Cavaliers, Madison Scouts), or just a guy who works in a drum shop, this article is for you! We want you do know how to pick the right drum accessory, or better yet, the right practice pad. [...]

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Drum Channel Live With Spookey Ruben And Adam Marcello

Do not forget to join Drum Channel LIVE here on Thursday, April 8th, at 6:00 pm PST, with Spookey Ruben and Adam Marcello and host Curt Bisquera. Do not miss this live show. Spookey Ruben is an internationally recognized Canadian pop musician, composer and video director. Â He is highly regarded as a pioneer on the [...]

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