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Why Good Timing Is Not Enough

Mark Kelso  /  UPDATED Aug 22, 2022

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Solid timing is one of the most important skills to have as a drummer, but Mark Kelso is here to explain why it’s not the only ingredient you need to develop a tight groove. With two separate beats, Mark demonstrates how good dynamics and feel can be the difference between someone tapping their foot, or getting up to dance.

You can watch Mark Kelso’s full Drumeo lesson on “Making Metronome Practice More Fun” by clicking here!


Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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