DRUM CHARTING TIPS
How to Counting In The Band
Welcome! Try this way to hear the groove and the pickup so you can count the band in when the drums start and you have to count in and play a pickup. Add the number count in text into the first block in your chart. Notate the drum fill in the first drum instruction line…
Read MoreCreate An Artist Drum Chart Songbook
Print Your Charts.Make An Artist or Band Drum Chart Songbook Check out This VideoLearn how Debbie Flood, Nashville Drummer usesDrum Chart Builder for her charts. How many bands are you in? Do you have to learn 25 or more charts? Try printing all your charts. Take your charts to an office supply store and have…
Read MoreNashville Number Charts and Eddy Anderson
I use them when a chart is not available and I recommend that to all drummers. Eddy Anderson Talking About Using The Nashville Number System Which System Works Well For You? I have been living in Nashville since 1994 and I learned how to read the Nashville Number system because no one ever handed me…
Read MoreCreating a Drum Chart Can Be Beneficial for Several Reasons
Overall, drum charts enhance communication, accuracy, and consistency in drumming, facilitating collaboration, learning, and performance. They are valuable tools for drummers, songwriters, session players, and educators alike.
Read MoreHow To Write Drum Music for a Song
You Can Follow these General Steps: Remember, writing drum music for a song is a creative process, and there are no strict rules. Trust your musical instincts, experiment, and be open to exploring different ideas and approaches. The goal is to create a drum part that serves the song, enhances its musicality, and adds depth…
Read MoreIdentify Song Forms and How to Count
Identifying the parts of a song allows you to see the whole picture. When you know how many bars are in each part of the song, you will be able to play a better musical phrase. Popular songs are constructed with musical phrases that are usually eight bars in length. When these phrases, or sections,…
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