Drummers and friends – it is with much excitement that I’m announcing the launch of my new Fremont Drum website! It represents the culmination of over 30 years of studying, learning, drumming, integrating and teaching African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms and is made up of 3 main categories: The Rhythms, The DrumBlog, and The Store. Click Read More below for the full article and please let me know if you have any questions!
Our DrumBlog is the "Heartbeat" of our Fremont Drum Online community. It includes many exciting categories filled with articles you can explore to learn about and enjoy Afro-Caribbean rhythms, culture and community. We're happy to share more on any topic or category you have an interest in, so if you have suggestions for future articles let us know!
Feel like joining a drum circle? Want to take a class? If so, you'll eventually need your own drum! But which one? This article discusses the different drum styles and materials you'll want to consider.
In this category, we showcase original recorded songs / compositions submitted by our ESSENTIAL and UNLIMITED members!
The only guideline is that the composition be inspired by African or Afro-Caribbean rhythms – how you interpret this is completely up to you, so read on to find out how to submit your entries!
We present each of the curated rhythms on this site in a organized structure we call a "Rhythm Play Panel."
This structure provides an organized, simple and effective way for you to learn the different rhythm "parts" of each rhythm, dialogue, or ensemble. Read on to learn about this important feature of the site you'll be using regularly to become a better drummer.
The Drum Group/Band Showcase is where our active ESSENTIAL and UNLIMITED members can showcase original compositions they perform with their drum groups or drum bands. The only guideline: The composition be inspired by African or Afro-Caribbean rhythms - how you interpret this is completely up to you. Read on to find out how to submit your Drum Group/Band Showcase entries!
When I was in school studying art, I was asked to copy paintings by the Masters—a common practice. The point wasn’t imitation for its own sake; it was to inhabit the mind and heart of...
Learning the different hand drum strokes, and playing each of them well, is an important step in becoming a proficient drummer. To help you learn these techniques, we have included a Hand Drum Notation & Technique Key, an interactive popup video library that shows exactly how to play/practice each stroke.
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