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  1. Understanding Drum Equipment (2022 – Updated)

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    January 5, 2022

    If you are a beginner drummer, it can be tricky navigating the drum world for the right drums and accessories that best suit your needs. Once you have purchased your first drum set, it then becomes essential to understand more about all the components – how they work, are set up, and how to get the best out of them. We’ve been asked just about every question over the years, and this collection of popular articles is updated regularly, answering… Read More

  2. Practicing and Setting Goals (2022 – Updated)

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    January 5, 2022

    Understanding the importance of practice and what to practice are essential considerations for beginner and hobbyist drummers. Developing practice plans, establishing good routines, and setting goals are crucial aspects of learning the drums, and it can be challenging to know where to start. Don’t worry – we are here to help! We point aspiring drummers worldwide in the right direction when it comes to this topic, and this collection of popular articles is updated regularly and answers many frequently asked… Read More

  3. Understanding Essential Rudiments (2022 – Updated)

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    January 5, 2022

    An essential fundamental of learning the drums is understanding the importance of the drum set rudiments and where they fit into day-to-day drumming. A handful of essential drum set rudiments can transform your playing, making you a much more controlled and musical drummer. We receive many questions on this topic, and these frequently updated articles can help you understand how the drum set rudiments can be applied in music. Articles. Understanding sticking concepts for beginner drummers. 5th July 2022. Jargon… Read More

  4. Learning Beats and Fills (2022 – Updated)

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    January 4, 2022

    Learning different drum beats and understanding how to develop creative drum fills is an essential part of learning to play the drums and developing your skills. We have a collection of popular articles on this subject that are updated regularly and answer many frequently asked questions. Articles. Understanding sticking concepts for beginner drummers. 5th July 2022. Why is reading drum music important? 18th May 2022. Jargon Busting! Understanding drum terminology. 24th January 2022. How the Drum Ambition Curriculum helps you… Read More

  5. Playing Along with Songs (2022 – Updated)

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    January 4, 2022

    One of the most exhilarating highlights of learning the drums is the moment you play along to your first song. The good news is that you can achieve this quite quickly by learning some basic drum beats and accompanying drum fills. From there, it’s all about growing musically and building proficiency. We have written extensively about playing along with songs, and the following collection of popular articles is updated regularly and answers many frequently asked questions. Articles. How the Drum… Read More

  6. Understanding Music Notation (2022 – Updated)

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    January 4, 2022

    Why is understanding music notation important for drummers? If you are a beginner or hobbyist drummer looking for resources to help you understand the benefits of learning to read drum notation, then look no further.  This collection of popular articles is updated regularly and answers many frequently asked questions. Articles. Understanding sticking concepts for beginner drummers. 5th July 2022. Why is reading drum music important? 18th May 2022. How the Drum Ambition Curriculum helps you learn music notation. 24th January… Read More

  7. How do I assemble a drum set? (2021 – Updated)

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    December 13, 2021

    Assembling a drum set for the first time can be tricky, but we have created a 15-minute video to help you do it quickly and thoroughly. You’ve done the research, purchased the drum set, and now you are ready to start drumming. That is until you open the boxes, see that there are multiple parts, and ask yourself, “How do I put together a drum set?” Fear not! We are here to help you, and our specially produced video shows… Read More

  8. Do I need to learn music notation to play the drums? (2021 – Updated)

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    December 13, 2021

    As a beginner drummer, learning to read music notation will make the learning experience easier. For drummers with more experience who do not currently read music, it will open up a new world of information, understanding, and techniques. Is it worth learning to read music to play the drums? Will reading music notation make me a better drummer? Is it hard to learn to read music, and what are the benefits? This brief article should be a helpful reference for… Read More

  9. 5 Ways Drum Ambition can help more experienced drummers

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    December 7, 2021

    Drum Ambition has been designed from the ground up for beginner drummers to walk them seamlessly through the early days of drumming. But did you know that we also routinely help drummers with more experience? Are you an intermediate-level drummer or a more experienced hobbyist looking for online drum lessons? Perhaps you are one of the many self-taught drummers who never took formal instruction, or maybe you have already dabbled with a few drum lessons. If you are interested in… Read More

  10. Overcoming barriers to practicing drums (2021 – Updated)

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    December 6, 2021

    We all know that practicing is the key to success on any musical instrument, and the drums are certainly no different. However, some natural barriers can make committing to a regular practice routine quite challenging. Perhaps you don’t have time to practice, are not motivated, or have hit other natural plateaus? Don’t worry. You are not alone, and these are all common scenarios. Drum Ambition is here to help you rise above them and become the drummer we know you… Read More

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