Drum Lessons

A snare drum can be part of a larger drum set, but it can be used as a stand-alone instrument in a marching band. The snare drum is an important drum in any musical setting. The snare drum, so called because of the snares that reverberate to give the drum its unique sound, is a small, round drum with steel or wood sides. When used as... more »

Drumline music sheets, or percussion charts, are musical arrangements for drums and other percussion instruments, typically notated for marching band. Drums, like other instruments, are notated rhythmically, but since they don't play melody, the notes are arranged on a specific line on the music staff according to the type of drum. more »

Has the Guitar Hero and Rock Band craze inspired you to make your own band? If so, you are certainly not alone. From garage start-ups to piano lounge singers, people of all ages and musical preferences think about making some music of their own. Now that you've made the decision to make a band, it is time to start working. Whether... more »

Few rock drummers cast a more imposing footprint than Led Zeppelin's driving force, John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham, whose single-minded dexterity set new standards for generations to come. Achieving those results will require an uncommon combination of brute power, finesse and groove, while carefully considering what the song requires. A... more »

Most drummers do not know how to read a single musical note. Playing drums is all about timing, speed, rhythm, coordination and discipline. more »