24
Oct
Oct
Dave Grohl’s greatest lesson for drummers may be a simple one: play for the song, make every hit count, and develop a sound that people can recognize as your own.
22
Oct
Oct
Best Music Sheet drum sheets are now also available in English notation! Compare English and French drum symbols and download the PDF guides to keep handy during your practice sessions.
17
Oct
Oct
Best Music Sheet keeps evolving! Discover our latest 2026 updates, including the BMS mobile app, improved custom drum transcription requests, internal messaging, a redesigned newsletter, and a more intuitive Stage Plot Maker. Explore all the new features designed to make your musical experience even better!
10
Oct
Oct
From the blues and gospel traditions of Alabama to the revolutionary funk of James Brown, Starks developed a style built around feel, precision, discipline, and an unwavering sense of time.
04
Oct
Oct
Discover 10 new songs across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, plus seven format additions to existing favourites.
29
Sep
Sep
Dennis Chambers did not simply prove how much a drummer could play. He showed how much a drummer could say.
04
Sep
Sep
Want to learn drums by yourself? Follow this step-by-step beginner’s guide to develop your first beats, coordination and timing, learn drum notation and start playing real songs.
04
Sep
Sep
Ready to play drums with other musicians? Learn how to find a band, prepare for rehearsals, keep a steady tempo, listen to the other instruments and develop the skills every drummer needs when playing in a group.
04
Sep
Sep
From the blues clubs of England to the world’s largest stages, Aynsley Dunbar consistently proved that great drumming is about more than speed or volume—it is about serving the music while bringing personality and artistry to every performance.
01
Sep
Sep
Discover 15 new drum sheets, from deep soul and funk to enduring rock and pop—plus 24 format additions to existing songs. A new season is the perfect time to sharpen your playing. Start with Part 13 of Drum Beats for Beginners, exploring…
21
Aug
Aug
Frank Beard’s career remains an extraordinary example of how feel, consistency, and musical instinct can become a drummer’s greatest signature.
19
Aug
Aug
Discover every part of a song, from the intro, verse and chorus to the bridge, solo, instrumental and outro. A clear and complete beginner’s guide to understanding song structure.
19
Aug
Aug
Learn how to soundcheck drums before a live show: drum setup, line check, microphones, stage monitors, in-ear monitors and communication with the sound engineer for a great live drum sound.
19
Aug
Aug
Learn how to change your tom drumheads step by step: removing the old head, cleaning the shell, installing the new head, cross-pattern tightening and basic tuning.
19
Aug
Aug
What size bass drum, snare or tom do you need? Discover common drum shell sizes in inches and centimeters, learn how to measure your drums correctly and choose the right drumheads.
19
Aug
Aug
Learn how to read drum sheet music step by step: staff, measures, time signatures, note values, rests, drum symbols, repeat signs and song structure.
19
Aug
Aug
Learn how to record acoustic drums at home: microphone choice and placement, audio interface, gain staging, phase, DAW setup and essential drum mixing tips.
19
Aug
Aug
Discover the essential role of the drummer in a band: shaping the song structure, keeping time, choosing the right beat, supporting the musicians and creating groove.
19
Aug
Aug
Discover drum kit anatomy and learn to identify every part of an acoustic drum kit: bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals, pedals and hardware.
19
Aug
Aug
What is rhythm in music? Learn the essential concepts of pulse, tempo, rhythmic note values, binary and ternary subdivisions, accents and syncopation with audio examples.
