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Are drums hard to learn?
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Are drums hard to learn?

Learning to drum is challenging, requiring coordination, timing, physicality, and an understanding of different rhythms and techniques. However, with practice and dedication, anyone can become proficient. The difficulty of learning drums depends on individual mindset and effort, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a rewarding experience. This blog discusses whether learning drums is hard and what can make the process easier and enjoyable.

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Bring Me The Horizon - Throne (drum lesson)
Cameron Stewart-Mathews Cameron Stewart-Mathews

Bring Me The Horizon - Throne (drum lesson)

Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section from Bring Me The Horizon’s song “Throne”.

This song features some fast drum grooves and a long 16th note snare section at around 144 BPM.

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Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (drum lesson)
Cameron Stewart-Mathews Cameron Stewart-Mathews

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (drum lesson)

Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the hugely popular Kate Bush song “Running Up That Hill’. Here you can read the drum transcription of the loop which is heard most of the way through the song.

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My Chemical Romance - Teenagers (drum cover)
Cameron Stewart-Mathews Cameron Stewart-Mathews

My Chemical Romance - Teenagers (drum cover)

Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section on My Chemical Romance’s “Teenagers”, which features lots of great drum fills, including one that gives a nod to Dave Grohl’s drumming in “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

Yep, at 2:15 Bob Bryar (MCR) plays a fill almost identical to Grohl’s intro fill in Smells Like Teen Spirit. That’s a fun fact!

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Harry Styles - Daylight (drum cover)
Cameron Stewart-Mathews Cameron Stewart-Mathews

Harry Styles - Daylight (drum cover)

Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final Chorus section on Harry Styles’ “Daylight”, which features lots of great drum fills!

You can keep up to date with other popular song playthroughs on Cameron’s TikTok channel.

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Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever (drum cover)
Cameron Stewart-Mathews Cameron Stewart-Mathews

Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever (drum cover)

Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section on Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever”, which features lots of great Tom work and loud Crash cymbals for an energy-packed ending to the song!

You can keep up to date with other popular song playthroughs on Cameron’s TikTok channel.

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