Author Archives: dooDrummer

About dooDrummer

Hi there, my name is Markus and i'm from Germany where i started drumming in 1978. After learning to play all Beatles songs backwards, i was instructed after the methods of Siegfried Fink and Dante Agostini. Over the years i played in numerous bands almost every style you can imagine. Since over a decade i also give private drum lessons. I'm currently writing/recording an instrumental album called "General Wasting".

Video: Single Paradiddle Introduction!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by dooDrummer

Finally a new video lesson for you. It’s not only for beginners. I often meet drummers who have multi-year experience but never played the Paradiddle. Hard to believe but true. The Single Paradiddle is a melodic rudiment, it isn’t straight … Continue reading →

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Hard Times for dooDrum…

Posted on August 4, 2010 by dooDrummer

It’s a bit sad but i couldn’t find enough time to update dooDrum.com on a regular basis so far. Another sad consequence is, when a site seems to be dead it will attract hackers to come over and play. That’s … Continue reading →

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Remember Louie Bellson!

Posted on February 14, 2010 by dooDrummer

One year ago the great Big Band Drummer Louie Bellson died aged 84. Louie worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman, just to name a few. He was also a composer, arranger and the first drummer … Continue reading →

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Still alive and kicking!

Posted on September 22, 2009 by dooDrummer

I’m sorry for my long abstinence. I thank you for your visit and mails. Here’s a small update: I’m currently playing drums in the Cover Rock Band “Airbag”, helping them out because their original drummer has sadly experienced a painful … Continue reading →

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The Bo Diddley Sound File is here!

Posted on September 3, 2008 by dooDrummer

I’m happy that you like my demonstration of the Bo Diddley Beat. And because many people asked for it, i will also give you the mp3 sound file of that cool drum groove. It’s the same thing that you can … Continue reading →

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