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What is an Ostinato in Music? History & Examples
I used to teach ostinatos to my elementary schoolers back when I was a K-2...
Aleah Fitzwater
February 24, 2025

The Bo-Diddley Beat: Origins, and How to Play It!
BeginnerRock
Bo-Diddley is a type of syncopated beat that you can hear almost everywhere. It's like...
Aleah Fitzwater
February 24, 2025

The 11 Most Famous Drum Beats and Grooves (With Notation)
Beginner
Today you'll be learning about the most famous drum beats of all time! For beginner...
Nick Cesarz
February 24, 2025

How to Play Ghost Notes With Ease
Beginner
Ghost strokes or ghost notes. The coolest name for any technique on any instrument ever...
Chris Witherall
February 24, 2025

9 Easy Drum Songs to Play For Beginning Drummers
BeginnerPop, Rock
So you just got a drum set and are looking to play along with some...
Nick Cesarz
February 24, 2025