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Lower back pain is a common injury among drummers because we remain in a seated position while moving our upper bodies for long periods of time. Left untreated, lower back pain can keep you from your kit longer than you’d like. You can avoid lower back pain and injuries or get back to drumming as soon as possible if you experience lower back pain by following a few preventative steps and treatment methods both while you’re playing and in between sessions: Maintain good posture while drumm …

You probably know John JR Robinson as one the most recorded drummers in history. But how did he get there? Playing drums since the age of 8 and in bands since the age of 10 and honing his skills in high school and at the Berklee School of Music, Robinson started his drumming career with a bang in 1978 playing for Chicago-based American funk band Rufus. Not a bad start, eh?While playing with the band, Robinson’s distinct concept of time, feel, groove, and style caught the attention of Quincy J …

Ever thought about what it would be like to play drums for your favorite bands or rock with music legends? Drums Karaoke takes you one step closer to taking the stage with your favorite rockers by producing play-along tracks designed specially for drummers. Just like traditional karaoke tracks feature music without the vocals, Drums Karaoke’s tracks feature vocals and music without the drums. Drums Karaoke’s collection includes 2,700 high quality play-along tracks from all genres, including …

Our X8 Drums Cajon Shootout continues with the De Gregorio Chanela Cajon: Made in Spain, the De Gregorio Chanela Cajon features a head that’s both glued on and screwed in the corners, creating a tight, punchy, dry sound that’s ideal for anyone looking for a sound that’s more controlled than open. In addition to its controlled sound, the De Gregorio Chanela Cajon features a huge, mid-range bass that delivers a long sustain and almost a hip-hop boom. Because if its nice dry sound, you’ll also …

No one could deny the statement that music makes the world go around. We listen to it during exercise; we attend concerts and other events where music is a focal point. It blares behind us during almost every TV show, occasion, or during our workday. Without music, the world would seem completely quiet, despite the noise of our everyday lives. Every three years, the International Music Products Association or NAMM for short, conducts a poll to define the general public's attitude toward music …

Every January 1st, people around the world make New Year's resolutions. 9 times out of 10, that resolution is to lose weight. Whether you are in tip top shape and want to trim down an extra pound or two, or you are 50 pounds overweight and want to create a whole new you, your goal to lose weight is the beginning of a journey toward better health. Unfortunately, the best way to lose weight is through exercise, and there are many people out there who do not find exercise to be fun. One way to j …

The hand drum has been used for thousands of years in celebrations, rituals and ceremonies. However, acknowledging the healing qualities of the hand drum is a relatively new development. Studies now show that hand drumming helps to relax the tense, energize the tired and heal the emotionally wounded. In addition, hand drumming is now being used in the medical field for releasing post-traumatic stress, with Alzheimer's patients to help improve their short-term memory and for Parkinson's patien …