November 4, 2026 · 8 min

Counting out loud while you play

Printed rhythm charts on a drum stool

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November 2026

2 videos

  1. A rock groove you can play by tonight

    One bass drum, one snare, one hi-hat and a slow count of four.

    Hands mid-stroke on a snare drum
  2. Ten minutes on a practice pad

    A short daily routine for a pad and a pair of sticks, no kit needed.

    Practice pad on a bench below the Pitons