Author Archives: Seb@BMS
Learn Drums by Yourself: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Want to learn drums by yourself? Follow this step-by-step beginner’s guide to develop your first [...]
Sep
How to Play Drums in a Band: Essential Tips for Beginners
Ready to play drums with other musicians? Learn how to find a band, prepare for [...]
Sep
Best Music Sheet Newsletter — September 2026
Discover 15 new drum sheets, from deep soul and funk to enduring rock and pop—plus [...]
Sep
Understanding Song Structure: Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Intro and Every Song Section Explained
Discover every part of a song, from the intro, verse and chorus to the bridge, [...]
Aug
How to Soundcheck Drums
Learn how to soundcheck drums before a live show: drum setup, line check, microphones, stage [...]
Aug
How to Change Tom Drumheads: Complete Guide
Learn how to change your tom drumheads step by step: removing the old head, cleaning [...]
Aug
Drum Shell Sizes: Complete Guide
What size bass drum, snare or tom do you need? Discover common drum shell sizes [...]
Aug
How to Read Drum Sheet Music: Complete Guide
Learn how to read drum sheet music step by step: staff, measures, time signatures, note [...]
Aug
How to Record Acoustic Drums at Home
Learn how to record acoustic drums at home: microphone choice and placement, audio interface, gain [...]
Aug
What Is the Role of the Drummer in a Band?
Discover the essential role of the drummer in a band: shaping the song structure, keeping [...]
Aug
Drum Kit Anatomy: All the Parts Explained
Discover drum kit anatomy and learn to identify every part of an acoustic drum kit: [...]
Aug
Understanding Rhythm in Music: Pulse, Tempo, Binary and Ternary Rhythm
What is rhythm in music? Learn the essential concepts of pulse, tempo, rhythmic note values, [...]
Aug
Rhythmic Note Values in Music: A Complete Guide
Learn the most common rhythmic note values in music: whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, [...]
Aug
French Drum Vocabulary: The Complete English-French Glossary
How do you say snare drum, hi-hat or batter head in French? Learn 97 essential [...]
Aug
How to Set Up an Acoustic Drum Kit: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Just bought a new or used drum kit? Learn how to set up your acoustic [...]
Aug
How to Set Up Your Drum Kit for Better Posture and Comfort
Learn how to position yourself correctly behind the drums and adjust every part of your [...]
Aug
Best Music Sheet Newsletter — August 2026
Discover 16 new songs across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, plus eight format additions to [...]
Aug
Bag’Show 2026 – Informations
Everything about BAG’SHOW 2026: drum show, full programme, live demonstrations, international drummers, schedules and ticket [...]
Jul
Bass Drum WarmUp #4
Kick drum warm-up groove with 16th-note doubles on every beat, steady hi-hat, and snare backbeat [...]
Mar
Bass Drum WarmUp #3
Kick drum warm-up groove with 16th-note doubles on every beat, steady hi-hat, and snare backbeat [...]
Mar
