Learning to read drum music will open up a whole world of opportunities for you:
- You’ll be able to download and learn drum music for your favourite tunes
- You’ll be able to join a band or orchestra and play along with other musicians
- You’ll be able to transcribe (write down) your own beats, rhythms and drum charts
- You’ll be able to study drum grades and potentially even teach the drums
What does drum music look like?
Here’s some typical drum music for a simple straight 8’s drum beat:
How to read drum music
Whereas with conventional music each line of music refers to a different pitch. On a drum kit each line refers to a different drum. To start with we’re only going to look at 3 different notes – the hi-hat, the snare drum and the bass drum. Have a look at the video below for a full explanation of how to read music.
How to Read Drum Music
