Drummer
/ˈdrʌmər/noun
A person who plays drums, especially in a music band.
John is the drummer in a rock band.
Often appears as...
- jazz drummer
- rock drummer
noun
A person who drums up business, like a salesman.
The marketing team hired a drummer to promote their new product.
Often appears as...
- traveling drummer
- commercial drummer
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Business
noun
A type of bird with a strong bill made for drumming on wood.
The woodpecker is a type of drummer bird.
Often appears as...
- wood drummer
- forest drummer
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Zoology
noun
A person who plays drums, especially in a music band.
John is the drummer in a rock band.
Often appears as...
- jazz drummer
- rock drummer
noun
A person who drums up business, like a salesman.
The marketing team hired a drummer to promote their new product.
Often appears as...
- traveling drummer
- commercial drummer
Usage tips
Business
noun
A type of bird with a strong bill made for drumming on wood.
The woodpecker is a type of drummer bird.
Often appears as...
- wood drummer
- forest drummer
Usage tips
Zoology
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Pro Tip 1/3Band Member
Think of a drummer as an essential part of any band, contributing to the beat.
Without our drummer, the band's rhythm just falls apart.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Drums
Drummers often play other percussion instruments, like cymbals or tambourines.
Our drummer also plays the bongos in some songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Genre Matters
The style of a drummer may change dramatically depending on the genre, from jazz to rock.
She's a great jazz drummer, with a smooth and flowing technique.
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Why are we happy? Why...
yes, he's still a drummer; yes, he's a studio musician -- he had this to "I'm happier than I would have been with the Beatles." OK, there's something important to be learned from these people, and it is the secret of happiness. Here it is, finally to be revealed. accrue wealth, power and prestige, then lose it.
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Can you solve the...
Here's what the drummer Everyone first open the box with the picture of your instrument. If your instrument is inside, you're done. Otherwise, look at whatever's in there, and then open the box with that picture on it. Keep going that way until you find your instrument. The bandmates are skeptical,
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The art of asking PIPE...
This was me on piano, a genius drummer. I wrote the songs, and eventually we started making enough money that I could quit being a statue, and as we started touring, I really didn't want to lose this sense of direct connection with people, because I loved it.
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The surprising science...
yes he's still a drummer yes he's a studio musician he this to say I'm happier than I would have been with the Beatles okay there's something important to be learned from these people and it is the secret of happiness here it is finally to be revealed
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Paddy Ashdown: The...
And the poem "On the idle hill of summer, lazy with the flow of streams, hark I hear a distant drummer, drumming like a sound in dreams, far and near and low and louder on the roads of earth go by, dear to friend and food to powder,
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Winston Groom: The...
soldiers said that the rebels looked as if to be on parade they marched out of the tree line their bands playing a drummers drumming the flags waving thousands of bayonets blending in the morning sunlight officers on horseback
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Culture Heroes: Fredrik...
what can we do as a group, as a bunch of you know, drummers in a band to get people so that we can say, yeah, we can actually do something. That's what this evening is all about. When we look at the world and certainly that's
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How to recover from...
Our outcomes are not meant to be playful, but our process is. To us, play is an act of resistance. For example, "Beat.," the project I talked about earlier, is a concept developed by a drummer and a software engineer
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Witch Cleanser PIPE...
witch trouble is brewing so the chief calls on a specialist a witch cleanser secure routine and beery arrives in czaka with his singers and drummers whose plane will accompany his ritual
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Kasiva Mutua: How I use...
to become a professional drummer and percussionist. As I grew up, subconsciously, I felt a strong urge to hide my newfound hobby. Even without it being said out loud,
Video examples
Why are we happy? Why...
yes, he's still a drummer; yes, he's a studio musician -- he had this to "I'm happier than I would have been with the Beatles." OK, there's something important to be learned from these people, and it is the secret of happiness. Here it is, finally to be revealed. accrue wealth, power and prestige, then lose it.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
Here's what the drummer Everyone first open the box with the picture of your instrument. If your instrument is inside, you're done. Otherwise, look at whatever's in there, and then open the box with that picture on it. Keep going that way until you find your instrument. The bandmates are skeptical,
Video examples
The art of asking PIPE...
This was me on piano, a genius drummer. I wrote the songs, and eventually we started making enough money that I could quit being a statue, and as we started touring, I really didn't want to lose this sense of direct connection with people, because I loved it.
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The surprising science...
yes he's still a drummer yes he's a studio musician he this to say I'm happier than I would have been with the Beatles okay there's something important to be learned from these people and it is the secret of happiness here it is finally to be revealed
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Paddy Ashdown: The...
And the poem "On the idle hill of summer, lazy with the flow of streams, hark I hear a distant drummer, drumming like a sound in dreams, far and near and low and louder on the roads of earth go by, dear to friend and food to powder,
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Winston Groom: The...
soldiers said that the rebels looked as if to be on parade they marched out of the tree line their bands playing a drummers drumming the flags waving thousands of bayonets blending in the morning sunlight officers on horseback
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Culture Heroes: Fredrik...
what can we do as a group, as a bunch of you know, drummers in a band to get people so that we can say, yeah, we can actually do something. That's what this evening is all about. When we look at the world and certainly that's
Video examples
How to recover from...
Our outcomes are not meant to be playful, but our process is. To us, play is an act of resistance. For example, "Beat.," the project I talked about earlier, is a concept developed by a drummer and a software engineer
Video examples
Witch Cleanser PIPE...
witch trouble is brewing so the chief calls on a specialist a witch cleanser secure routine and beery arrives in czaka with his singers and drummers whose plane will accompany his ritual
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Kasiva Mutua: How I use...
to become a professional drummer and percussionist. As I grew up, subconsciously, I felt a strong urge to hide my newfound hobby. Even without it being said out loud,
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Steve Burns
American Actor
I started trying to do my own music at home, and I was like, 'You know what, I can play the guitar, sort of. And I can do these things, sort of. And I can make these crazy noises on my computer, sort of. But I need a ridiculously good drummer. I need someone to help me with string arrangements.
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Fred Armisen
American Comedian
Everyone knows deep in their hearts that the drums are the coolest instrument, and that a band is only as good as its drummer. So I'm all for drum solos. I'm all for drummers hamming it up. I'm all for drummers standing up and kicking over the kit.
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Jaimoe
American Musician
There's quite a few people who said they couldn't play with two drummers, and I don't understand it. It's no different than playing with two guitar players, two trumpets, or two anythings.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them.
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John Densmore
American Musician
I'm not the fastest drummer in the world, but I'm very into dynamics and knowing that there's space in between the notes and you got to breathe.
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Jason Bonham
English Musician
I don't think I've ever met a drummer who didn't tell me that my dad was an influence. He's a tough act to follow.
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Keith Moon
English Musician
At heart I cannot accept that I am a well-known rock 'n' roll star and one of the greatest drummers in the world.
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Phil Rudd
Australian Musician
I'm the best live rock drummer. That's what I think of myself. That's who I am. I can't help it.
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Jasper Carrott
English Comedian
Ringo isn't the best drummer in the world. He isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles.
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Matty Mullins
American Musician
I think - actually, I know - that I am, without a doubt, the world's worst drummer.
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Steve Burns
American Actor
I started trying to do my own music at home, and I was like, 'You know what, I can play the guitar, sort of. And I can do these things, sort of. And I can make these crazy noises on my computer, sort of. But I need a ridiculously good drummer. I need someone to help me with string arrangements.
Quote examples
Fred Armisen
American Comedian
Everyone knows deep in their hearts that the drums are the coolest instrument, and that a band is only as good as its drummer. So I'm all for drum solos. I'm all for drummers hamming it up. I'm all for drummers standing up and kicking over the kit.
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Jaimoe
American Musician
There's quite a few people who said they couldn't play with two drummers, and I don't understand it. It's no different than playing with two guitar players, two trumpets, or two anythings.
Quote examples
Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them.
Quote examples
John Densmore
American Musician
I'm not the fastest drummer in the world, but I'm very into dynamics and knowing that there's space in between the notes and you got to breathe.
Quote examples
Jason Bonham
English Musician
I don't think I've ever met a drummer who didn't tell me that my dad was an influence. He's a tough act to follow.
Quote examples
Keith Moon
English Musician
At heart I cannot accept that I am a well-known rock 'n' roll star and one of the greatest drummers in the world.
Quote examples
Phil Rudd
Australian Musician
I'm the best live rock drummer. That's what I think of myself. That's who I am. I can't help it.
Quote examples
Jasper Carrott
English Comedian
Ringo isn't the best drummer in the world. He isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles.
Quote examples
Matty Mullins
American Musician
I think - actually, I know - that I am, without a doubt, the world's worst drummer.
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