Maybe every new drummer wants to be a great drummer like Gene Krupa or Neil Peart right away, but it's not possible.

The key to being a drummer is to stay patient, try to imitate the playing of your favorite drum masters, and then compare your playing to find out where you fall short.

Keep your mindset when you make progress, but don't give up when you reach a bottleneck. Be persistent and one day you will become a great drummer.

But until then, don't rush things or you're likely to develop bad drumming habits, and that will be hard to break.

Here are 5 tips for drumming beginners:

1. Slow down

When practicing the basics of drumming, if you always push your limit speed every time it will affect the way you hit.

Don't rush, make sure you have good control of your drumsticks every time you practice, and then slowly increase your speed to achieve great results. Speed is important but do it gradually. Your future band will thank you for your efforts now.

2. Recognize your position

Great technique is indeed the best way for drummers to express themselves, but if you can't secure a steady beat, it's pointless.

In almost all bands, they will choose a drummer who can match the song well and keep a steady rhythm, not a drummer who can make 47 difficult solos but can't get in tune with the song.

3. Follow the music

Put on your headphones and tune into your favorite radio station or put on a CD.

Drumming to music is a very good way to practice because the beat is constant and you will know what tempo to use to keep up with the music. It is also important to stay in tune with the music, especially if you are playing a very fast song.

You need to go to some different radio stations and try different styles of music, don't just limit yourself to your favorite style.

Practicing nostalgic golden oldies, punk, country, or even alternative styles will be helpful.

4. Watch videos to learn

Going through some tutorials on hitting techniques, stomping methods, marching drum instruction, and some basic rhythm patterns can be very helpful for a beginner.

To be honest, some drummers who are already good at drumming will also watch videos to improve their skills.

Spending some money on some DVD instruction will prevent you from developing bad habits.

5. Pick the right drumsticks

If you're a heavy metal fan, you'll need a thicker, heavier drumstick, whereas jazz requires lighter and thinner sticks.

If you want to play traditional rock or funk, 5A or 5B drumsticks are good, but of course, it depends on the drummer's habits.

Pay attention to these issues and practice diligently, and you're sure to become a great drummer!