Bonus Rhythms
In the upcoming months we will be dropping free BONUS rhythms for ESSENTIAL and UNLIMITED members.
These new FREE BONUS rhythms will come from our vast rhythm collection, and will eventually include 2 and 3-drum rhythms.
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Deep Dives
COMING SOON: Arara & Michael Spiro
In our first Deep Dive, article, we will explore the relationship between Michael Spiro, a world-renowned drummer and teacher, and Arara, a relatively unknown musical/spiritual tradition from the Matanzas region of Cuba. Arara centers around the worship of a Pantheon of deities called Foducces, each representing different aspect of nature and life, as well as exhibiting different human characteristics.
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Drum Band Showcase
The Drum Group/Band Showcase is where our active ESSENTIAL and UNLIMITED members can showcase original compositions they perform with their drum groups or drum bands. The only guideline: The composition be inspired by African or Afro-Caribbean rhythms - how you interpret this is completely up to you. Read on to find out how to submit your Drum Group/Band Showcase entries!
Drum Band Showcase
Our first Drum Group/Band Showcase features Jambient. Drummer's from Will's classes connected with a flute/horn player, began jamming to Will's rhythms, and Jambient was formed (in 2023).
From: Seattle, WA
Rhythm Inspiration: Uhuru Rhythm
Song Title: Bells & Bamboo
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Rhythm Culture
When I was in school studying art, I was asked to copy paintings by the Masters—a common practice. The point wasn’t imitation for its own sake; it was to inhabit the mind and heart of...
Site Features & Support
Learning the different hand drum strokes, and playing each of them well, is an important step in becoming a proficient drummer. To help you learn these techniques, we have included a Hand Drum Notation & Technique Key, an interactive popup video library that shows exactly how to play/practice each stroke.
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The Drum Beat (Updates)
All free newsletters sent to our Fremont Drum Worldwide Community of Drummers (members and non-members) can also be found here. Visit the Drum Beat for all news, events, new site features and other updates.