The Art of the Drum Fill

Friday, September 25, 2009
posted by Strumming-Along 5:14 PM

gp50mprIt’s no secret that successful drummers must have an impeccable sense of rhythm. No matter the musical genre – rock, jazz, bossa nova, etc. – the drummer is responsible for keeping the rest of the band in step. While lead guitarists can easily get off track with their noodling solos and excessive posing, the drummer is always there to reel them back in with a steady beat.

That’s not to say that drummers can’t have some fun of their own. If your child is just learning to play kids drums, make sure he or she takes the opportunity to display some creativity. Drum fills occur in between the structured rhythm parts, and they are almost always improvised on the spot by the drummer. Take your child to a live show and point out the moments when the drummer institutes a fill. In its own way, the drum solo or fill can be just as exciting as a guitar solo.

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