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9 Must-Learn Intermediate Rock Songs in 7/8 and 7/4
10 must-learn rock songs in 7/8 and 7/4 time signatures. Break down odd-time grooves from Pink Floyd, Rush, Tool, and more, with tips for drummers learning to count in 7.
What is an Ostinato in Music? History & Examples
I used to teach ostinatos to my elementary schoolers back when I was a K-2 music teacher in a rural school district. Anyone can learn to play an ostinato, even...
The Bo-Diddley Beat: Origins, and How to Play It!
Bo-Diddley is a type of syncopated beat that you can hear almost everywhere. It's like that phenomenon where, once you see the arrow in Amazon's logo, you can't unthink the...
The 11 Most Famous Drum Beats and Grooves (With Notation)
Today you'll be learning about the most famous drum beats of all time! For beginner drummers, you can't go wrong learning these tunes—so get scrolling! Drums have been an integral...
How to Play Ghost Notes With Ease
Ghost strokes or ghost notes. The coolest name for any technique on any instrument ever invented. This time of year was made for spooky stories – I watched one play...