New drummers come here when they want to get started with drumming and keep moving forward!
Where do I start, what do I need to know, who can help? I've put together material for you on the blog over the years. Pick a topic and start reading.
Tempo, note values and drum notation step by step, until you're playing along to songs.
What kind of kit to get as a beginner, what to do in an apartment building, and how to set up and tune your kit.
Choose a kit →How much to pay for cymbals, when to change your heads and what stands you need.
Practice pad exercises, rudiments, stick technique and time, so you improve every time you practice.
Just starting out? Read this first: Start Playing Drums →
A clear order for getting started, practice themes and learning goals.
Learn to read drum notation with visual examples, from your first notes to complete grooves.
Acoustic kit or electronic drums, new or used: what to look for and what to avoid.
Order easily by email: you'll get a payment link and payment instructions. Payment methods are PayPal and MobilePay. The Drummer's First Year and Drum Notation Basics are in English. The Drum Kit Buyer's Guide is in Finnish for now.
If you have any questions about drums, I'm here. 👇 I'm Aija, the founder of Tasodrums. I taught drum lessons from 2017 to 2026, and I'm happy to help with gear or practicing.
tasodrums@gmail.com
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