Drums Drummers in 2023: Do you need them? The role of the modern drummer has changed a lot over the years – and that’s putting it lightly. To examine the purpose of drummers, the question needs to be “What do people want from the drums?”
Drums Drum Beats – How To Go From Beginner To Advanced It’s not about what you play on the drums, but how you play it. Today, I’ll be breaking down different aspects of grooves which often separate the best from the rest.
Tools and Tips MIDI beats 2: Seven rhythms songwriters use for the perfect beat Still searching for the perfect beat to your song? Let's examine some popular drumbeats that have been used to great success. No matter what genre you’re after, there tends to be a “go-to” pattern.
Tools and Tips MIDI beats: A Songwriter's Guide to Beat-Making in Logic Pro X Want to create your own beats but can’t afford to record them? I’ve got you covered. Today we’ll explore how you can use MIDI to record and compose your own music, and the tools you’ll need to do so.
Recommendations 7 famous songs which used sampled drumbeats Today, I’ll be revealing seven famous songs that have used sampled beats to great effect. Hopefully, this should give you guys some inspiration to do the same. Better yet, maybe you can create your own samples.
Recommendations The Most Sampled Beats in Music History (and the legends behind them) Sampling changed the face of the music industry when it took off in the 80s and 90s. It became a defining characteristic of Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic and Dance music. To discover the roots of these beats, we have to go back to the early 70s, when funk and soul music really came alive
Drums Essential Drumming Guide Part 3: Becoming a Successful Drummer This article will cover the different ways you can make money as a drummer, and the skills required to do so. Remember, you don’t have to limit yourself to one option, nor do you have to do them all. Focus on what you enjoy the most and think about the workload.
Tools and Tips Essential Drumming Guide Part 2: Practising 101 Like any hobby or profession, becoming a great drummer comes from hours of practice. The more you practise, the better you’ll get – but it’s not quite that simple.
Tools and Tips Essential Drumming Guide - Part 1: Everything you need to kickstart your drumming This is part of a series for beginners, covering all the main talking points on drumming. Today, I’ll explain everything you should consider when starting out, and how to make choices that will benefit you.
Music Creation Self-releasing music? Here’s how to choose the right distributor for you. In 2022, there are more options available to the self-releasing artist than ever before. However, it can be difficult to know which distributor is the best choice for you. Thankfully, this post should provide you with a little more clarity depending on your situation.
