Singing anything we can hear or imagine births it into the world by giving it shape and substance. Now we’re no longer just drummers, but sound-crafters. Singing rhythms taps into the soul of the drummer, awakening consciousness of a deeper state of flow. Our best ideas shine when we power down the over-thinking analytic mind to where our true voice lives. Singing the drums links us to our inner rhythm like no other tool. It is an ancient tradition that every rhythmically rich culture practices in their own way. When we say “singing rhythm,” we’re not talking about Stevie Wonder. We’re drawing a line between the math and melody of rhythm. It’s a way to express percussive melody using the 5th limb of the voice. To let the groove guide you, have your singing down first. Singing captures the essence of smooth phrasing in language, making it more expressive. When […]

July 2025 Issue