Drum Blog

This drum blog gives you the chance to quickly see what is new on the Classic Rock Drum Charts site, from new chart books, drum sheet music, drum lessons, articles, and all the other resources we offer.

Ostinato Playing

I teach Middle School Band. When my young drummers have learned some basic rudiments and reading skills, I turn to what I call Ostinato Patterns to start

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Great Way To Spend Money & Enjoy

Big Jim Jennings pointed me to your site. It is all he said it would be and more. Never dreamed of a site like yours--a treasure and thanks. (Jim and

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A Big Help In Many Ways!

I was very excited when I found Classic Rock Drum Charts. I had gotten bored practicing beats and exercises and wanted to do some play-a-long like I did

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Widest and Deepest Collection of Drum Charts

I teach private drum lessons and play drums in many bands, so use of this collection of drum charts is very important. Each chart is well written for

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Helping Me Get Reading!

I have been playing drums all my life and my son (8) has just started learning drums for the school band. Now he can almost read charts as well as I can,

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First Place To Look When My Band Does a New Song

When one of my bands picks a new song to play, I go straight to your website to see if you have a chart for it. They have helped me immensely. Even if

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"From Golf Clubs To Rock"

Hi, as a local drum teacher I have used Classic Rock charts for many years. They have not only helped my students but also myself. Just being able to find

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Drum Sheet Music Has Simplified The Process Of Learning Songs

I have been playing the drums for many years. I was taught in a very traditional manner as a rudimental snare drummer, which always involved reading music.

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Classic Rock Drum Charts to the Rescue!

I have been using the Classic Rock Drum Charts collection for many years. There is nothing better to practice, then rehearse to, than these charts transcribed

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To Automatically See Which Charts We Haven't Purchased

Also keep tabs in our account where we clients can see what we are lacking. A kind of subscription. (btw. I also like the way we do it...I just rattle

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Great for A Beginning Drummer

I am new to the drums, and self-learning, but lucky enough to have a group of musicians to practice with each week (and by the way--practicing with others

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What Do You Think About Our Drum Sheet Music?

Read and share stories and thoughts about our collection of drum sheet music. Whether you've used it for gigs, teaching, practice, or just bangin' around with the buddies, here's your chance to share with us your experiences.

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How Do I Go About Starting To Teach Drums To A Beginner?

I have an interview to teach drums, and I'm more than qualified, as far as playing the drums are concerned. I just don't know how I would go about starting

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How To Play "Cold Sweat" by James Brown on Drums - Broken Down By A Pro

How to play James Brown's Cold Sweat, broken down by James Morton, professional drummer, Mel Bay author, former Modern Drummer columnist.

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Just Starting Out Drum Teaching

Hello, I would just like some advice on a lesson plans for the year for students. I'm 19 years old and have been playing drums for about 6 years and got

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