When Drumming Goes Wrong

It's every drummer's worst nightmare: the beat is off, the rhythm's a mess, and the whole audience is in stitches.

Here are a few common mistakes to watch out for:

Over-enthusiasm: When you get so pumped up you start playing the wrong notes, or worse, the wrong instrument.
Under-caffeination: When your lack of coffee leads to a sluggish performance that's more 'slop' than 'sizzle'.
Over-rotation: When you get your drumsticks crossed, and your beat becomes a beat-up mess.

Don't worry, we've all been there. Well, maybe not you, but definitely me.

Want to see some examples? Check out our Failed Auditions subpage for some cringe-worthy moments.

Or, if you're feeling brave, try our Drummer's Hall of Shame subpage for some truly embarrassing stories.

Drummer's Hall of Shame

A collection of stories that will make you laugh, cry, and question the sanity of your favorite drummers.