drumming – Simon Vasey – Freelance drummer and teacher

New Tempo Tests

January 31, 2025

Below are four tempo tests for you to try. You don’t need to be at a drum kit for these just find a surface to tap on. Each one starts with semiquavers (16th notes) or quaver-triplets (8th note triplets) which you must try to maintain for the whole exercise as the click drops out. Listen […]

Best Metronome App

October 19, 2024

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I recommend the B’Metronome app to all gigging musician because, while most metronome apps require you to “step up or down” or “slide” something to select a tempo the B’Metronome app allows you to preset all your favourite tempos on a single screen. The settings allow a range of grid sizes (from 3×3 to 8×8) […]

New Students Welcome

September 7, 2024

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I currently have spaces available for new students. If you would like to know more then please get in touch. Remember that the first lesson is free with no obligations.