Overall Benefits of Drumming                                             Drumming is known to improve:  Hand-Eye Coordination - Drumming helps students with their fine motor skills and general dexterity.  Concentration through reading music and translating notes into musical rhythms.  Memory Skills Creativity REMO - The Healing Power of the Drum Rhythm for Life 12 Benefits of Music Education The Rhythmic Arts Project Educational Resources Vic Firth Educational Resource Center Tiger Bill Drum Lesson Database Free Drum Charts DrummerConnection Drummer World Drummer Cafe The Paradiddler - Blog for all things drumming Three of my favorite instructional DVD's A great explanation of how the beat in American music has evolved over time - Steve Smith - History of the U. S. Beat This is the best explanation of hand technique that I have ever seen - Jojo Mayer - Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer Learn Fundamental Grooves to help your playing -Tommy Igoe Groove Essentials 1 & 2                                                  Favorite Magazines Modern Drummer Drum Drumhead Favorite Drum Equipment Taye Drums Off-Set Bass Drum Pedal Beatnik Analyzer Favorite On-Line Drum Equipment Retailers Amazon American Musical Supply Columbus Percussion Dales Drum Shop Interstate Music Music 123 Musicians Friend Percussion Music Rupp's Drums Sam Ash Direct Sameday Music Steve Weiss Music ZZounds Other Useful Links Free Manuscript Paper PolyNome Metronome Listen to full versions of any song Transcribe - Software to help transcribe recorded music Audacity - Sound editor for recording yourself Search the web powered by FreeFind