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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.

Dennis Chambers  /  Performances & Playalongs
Dennis Chambers Performs “Blue Matter” By John Scofield
Want to hear what a pro drummer should sound like? Listen to Dennis Chambers play John Scofield's "Blue Matter".

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
We Dared This Jazz Drummer To Learn Meshuggah
We challenged a jazz drum teacher to try playing a Meshuggah song. How'd he do?

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Watch This Drummer Drum Battle With Himself
In this intense face-off, Greyson Nekrutman performs a drum battle with...Greyson Nekrutman.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The 12 Best Dave Grohl Drum Beats
It's not just "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Some of these might surprise you!

Aaron Spears  /  Performances & Playalongs
Aaron Spears (1976-2023): Chops, Groove, And Kindness
Aaron Spears' drum cover of "Caught Up" by Usher recreates his 2006 Modern Drummer Festival performance - and then some.

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Greyson Nekrutman Plays “Caravan”
Can Greyson Nekrutman play "Caravan"? Watch this teen titan cover the Whiplash tune and bust out an intense drum solo.

Hannah Welton  /  Practice Tips
How Prince’s Drummer Learns Songs Almost Instantly
Pro drummers need to learn songs quickly. Here's how Prince's former drummer does it (and how you can, too).

Hannah Welton  /  Performances & Playalongs
She Drummed With Prince, And She’s Still Slaying
This Hannah Welton playthrough will motivate you to drop everything and play drums right now. We mean it.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Rush Song Ever (175 Songs)
In this medley tribute to Neil Peart, watch one drummer play all 175 Rush songs in just 25 minutes.

Hannah Welton  /  Drummers
The Top 5 Prince Grooves (According To Prince’s Drummer)
Prince's former drummer Hannah Welton demos her favorite grooves and explains exactly how Prince wanted them to be played.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
7 Drum Beats That Made U2 A Better Band
Larry Mullen Jr., drummer for U2, has a trademark style we break down in these 7 grooves.

Dorothea Taylor  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Godmother Of Drumming Plays “What’s My Age Again?”
Rudiments in punk rock? Grandma drummers? Let's crush all the stereotypes in one video.

Rob Mitzner  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
20 Easy Drum Songs For Beginners
Here are 20 easy drum songs that a beginner drummer can play.

Dave Atkinson  /  Songs
5 Punk Drumming Tips For Beginners (And Beyond)
Love bands like NOFX and Black Flag? Here are some tips to become a better punk drummer.

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Old Guy Plays “Killing In The Name”
This old man is actually 39 years old! Watch him cover "Killing In The Name".

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
9 Bonham Grooves Every Drummer Should Know
Here's how to play 9 of John Bonham's best drum beats!

Chris Coleman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Chris Coleman Performs At The 2020 Drumeo Festival
A fusion drummer playing double bass? Watch Chris Coleman crush this performance at the 2020 Drumeo Festival.

Ash Pearson  /  Performances & Playalongs
Playing Slayer’s “Raining Blood”…IN BLOOD
Ash Pearson's drum cover of "Raining Blood" by Slayer comes just in time for Halloween - and the album's 35 year anniversary.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
10 Insane Contemporary Jazz Grooves (Plus Free Drumless Loops)
Contemporary jazz drummers are breaking all the rules! Here are 10 incredible grooves to inspire and challenge you.

Drumeo Team  /  Drum Fills
The World’s Longest Drum Fill…ON ICE!
125 drums. 3 drum sets. An ice rink. Ever seen someone skate and drum, namely to "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris?

Rob Mitzner  /  Song Tips
How To Read Drum Music (For Beginners)
Wondering how to read drum music? It'll open up more gigs and opportunities. Here's a guide to get you started.

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Performances & Playalongs
Play This Song If You’re In A Funk (Emmanuelle Caplette)
One way to get out of a funk is by getting funky on the drums! Emmanuelle shares some needed advice at the end of this video.

Mike Sleath  /  Songs
How Shawn Mendes’ Drummer Replicates Programmed Drums Live
How does Mike Sleath perform Shawn Mendes' electronic drum parts on the kit live? He walks us through his hybrid setup.

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Performances & Playalongs
Emmanuelle Caplette Drums Us Into Outer Space
Who's got the fastest hands in the west? Watch Emmanuelle Caplette crush this drum cover!

Rob Mitzner  /  Songs
9 Reasons Why Every Drummer Should Learn Jazz
Every drummer should learn to play jazz drums - even you rock and metal buffs. Here's why!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
How To Play Drums Like Alex Van Halen
Learn how to play some of Van Halen's most memorable beats in under 10 minutes.

Mike Sleath  /  Performances & Playalongs
Shawn Mendes’ Drummer Plays “Treat You Better”
Wanna see how a pro does it? Watch Mike Sleath, drummer for Shawn Mendes, play through one of the superstar's big singles.

Drumeo Team  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
22 Free Led Zeppelin Drum Transcriptions
Here are two dozen free PDF downloads of your favorite Led Zeppelin songs. Christmas came early this year!

Rob Mitzner  /  Song Tips
9 Ways To Make Killer Drumming TikToks
Outsmart the algorithm and get people watching your drum videos on TikTok!

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