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Drumeo Team  /  Songs
The 10 Hardest Drumming Songs
These are some of the hardest drumming songs to learn - and some may surprise you.

Dan Kavanagh  /  Songs
The 50 Best Drum Songs Of All Time
These are the songs with memorable parts every drummer should know.

Chad Smith  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
How To Play “Californication” By The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer, Chad Smith shows you how to play "Californication" the right way.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Foo Fighters Song Ever (183 Songs)
In this ultimate tribute, one drummer plays all 183 Foo Fighters songs in a one-take medley.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Billie Jean”
Watch Michael Jackson's drummer, Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett, play the iconic hit "Billie Jean" and break into a killer triple bass drum solo.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Ultimate Drumoff: Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers & Aaron Spears
Watch Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers and Aaron Spears shed on this upbeat funk track.

Brandon Toews  /  Songs
Learning Slipknot Stupidly Fast On Drums
We had pop drummer Domino Santantonio learn a Slipknot song. Now she's back for revenge.

Domino Santantonio  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
How To Play “Californication” (Beginner To Pro)
Learn how to play "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the drums - even if you've never sat down on a kit.

Drumeo Team  /  Performances & Playalongs
Whitesnake’s Drummer Breaks Down “Here I Go Again”
Learn how to play "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake with this drum tutorial by Whitesnake's drummer, Tommy Aldridge.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The Best Drum Parts From Nirvana’s “Nevermind”
We dive into the drum parts from every song on Nirvana's Nevermind.

Samantha Landa  /  Song Tips
4 Reasons Why Drummers Should Use Drumless Tracks
If you want to post drum covers or correct your mistakes, you'll want to use a drumless track.

Brandon Toews  /  Beginner Lessons
The 5 Easiest Songs To Learn On Drums
If you're a beginner drummer, here are 5 easy songs you can start playing right now.

Tommy Aldridge  /  Performances & Playalongs
Tommy Aldridge Breaks Down “Crazy Train” By Ozzy Osbourne
Former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played "Crazy Train" live. It's not what you'd expect!

Nic Collins  /  Song Tips
Phil Collins’ Son Plays “Whiplash” After Hearing It Once
Phil Collins' son, Nic Collins, is already a pro drummer at just 21 years old. Can he nail "Whiplash" after hearing it once?

Samantha Landa  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
Learn These 8 Christmas Songs On Drums
These 8 Christmas songs for drummers will get you in the holiday spirit.

Brandon Toews  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
The 12 Most Iconic Phil Collins Drum Parts
Phil Collins says you've been playing "In The Air Tonight" wrong. Find out how to play the fill properly and other iconic Phil Collins drum parts.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Greyson Nekrutman Vs. Brandon Toews: Who Won?
Greyson Nekrutman challenged Brandon Toews to a drum battle. Who do you think won?

Todd Sucherman  /  Songs
We Dared Todd Sucherman To Play A Foo Fighters Song After Hearing It Once
Todd Sucherman tried playing Foo Fighters' "Rope" after hearing it just once. How did he do?

Simon Phillips  /  Performances & Playalongs
Breaking Down The Drum Part On Pete Townshend’s “Give Blood”
Simon Phillips breaks down the drum parts from "Give Blood", which he recorded in 1985 with the legendary Pete Townshend.

Steve Smith  /  Song Tips
Steve Smith’s Best Tips For Drum Soloing
Steve Smith (ex-Journey) put together these drum solo tips for anyone looking to understand the art of soloing.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
The 8 Tool Beats Every Drummer Should Know
Challenge yourself to learn 8 of Danny Carey's jaw-dropping drum parts.

Domino Santantonio  /  Song Tips
We Dared This Pop Drummer To Play “Before I Forget” By Slipknot
We dared Domino Santantonio, a pop drummer, to attempt "Before I Forget" by Slipknot. She's never heard the band before. How'd she do?

Todd Sucherman  /  Performances & Playalongs
How Todd Sucherman Writes Musical Drum Solos
Todd Sucherman breaks out a musical, groovy drum solo before explaining how he put it together.

Steve Smith  /  Performances & Playalongs
Learn How To Play “Separate Ways” On Drums (By The Guy Who Wrote The Part)
In this video, Steve Smith shows you how (and why) he wrote the drum part for "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" and plays through the song.

Steve Smith  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
Steve Smith Breaks Down His Drum Parts on “Don’t Stop Believin'”
Steve Smith wrote and recorded the drum part for Journey's hit single, "Don't Stop Believin'" and he's here to show you exactly how he did it.

Drumeo Team  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
100+ Free Foo Fighters Songs (PDF Drum Notation)
Download over 100 free Foo Fighters drum song PDFs!

Brandon Toews  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
Taylor Hawkins’ Best Drum Parts (With Notation)
Taylor Hawkins, late drummer of the Foo Fighters, was a huge inspiration in the rock world. Here's why.

Dennis Chambers  /  Song Tips
We Dared A Funk Drummer To Learn “Schism” By Tool
Could Dennis Chambers be the new drummer of Tool? Watch him write a drum part for "Schism" on the fly!

Simon Phillips  /  Practice Tips
The Best Tip For Anyone Who Struggles With Odd Time Drumming
Do you struggle with drumming in odd time? This is the best tip to finally master it.

Dr. Lee Reid  /  Song Tips
How To Notate Drum Ideas Quickly (And Creatively)
This article takes you through the steps of writing drum beats and tips to make your drum parts more creative.

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