10 Things I Wish I Knew About Worship Drumming

Learn Drums Here: Free Lessons: Our Favorite Music Products: 0:00 - Introduction When Moses stood atop Mount Sinai and received the 10 commandments, he knew they weren’t about drumming. But if there were 10 rules for worship drummers to follow, this list has them all! 0:31 - Play to the room Worship drummers know that every church has its quirks. Are you in a small room or a massive modern theater? Is the floor carpet or wood? Because carpet absorbs sound better than a reflective surface, you can open up more on the kit. But you’ll have to watch your volume if you’re playing on wood or concrete. If the drums are still too loud, try drumstick alternatives (like Hot Rods) or dampen the heads with moon gels or Snareweights. If you’re in a larger church, try using a deep snare and big washy cymbals to better recreate the sound from the song’s recording. 3:00 - Know the arrangement Are you playing a hymn, a medley, or a modern song? Yo