Drumr: The Best Drum Practice App for Drumline and Drumset Players

If you’re serious about drumming, you know practice isn’t just about putting in hours. It’s about putting in the right hours. That’s exactly where Drumr, one of the best drum practice apps available today, comes in. I’m excited to officially join as a contributor to the app, and I can tell you firsthand, this isn’t just another practice tool.

Drumr is built for drummers at every level, from the kid picking up sticks for the first time to the seasoned pro sharpening their timing. With grids, progress tracking, e-drum analysis, and a huge library of grooves, fills, and exercises, it’s designed to make every rep count.

My Contributions to Drumr

As of the latest update (Version 5.11), I’m thrilled to have 30 new marching snare warmups and marching tenor exercises added to the app. These include titles like Accentual Healing, Cruise Control, I Still Know What You Grid Last Summer, Ned Flamders, Small Fadoy, Roll Program, Triplet Diddle Patterns, and plenty more.

I’ve also created drumset grooves and fills that are a lot of fun to play while reinforcing rudimental drumming on the drum kit. The idea is to bridge marching percussion skills with drumset applications so you grow as a well-rounded player.

Why Drumr Stands Out

• Authentic Scores & Sounds – Every groove, fill, and exercise comes with clear, accurate notation and high-quality drum sounds. Whether you’re reading drumline grids or drumset charts, it feels like you’re playing on a real kit or marching in a corps. You’ll actually hear what you’re supposed to play, which makes learning and practicing way more effective.

• Serious Tools for Serious Chops – Drumr isn’t just a collection of exercises. You can loop tricky sections, ramp tempos up or down, skip measures, and repeat exactly what you need to master. These pro-level features help you build speed, control, and precision faster than practicing blindly.

• Beginner-Friendly Courses – New to drumming or just picking up a new style? Drumr’s guided video lessons walk you step by step through exercises and routines. They’re designed to help you develop real skills, not just memorize patterns, so you can start strong and see real improvement from day one.

• Progress You Can See – Tracking your improvement is part of the fun. Drumr has charts, streaks, and activity rings that visualize your progress over time. Watching your stats improve keeps you motivated and helps you plan what to practice next.

• Smart Suggestions – Drumr remembers what you worked on last and recommends what to tackle next. It’s like having a coach in your pocket guiding you through the right exercises, so every practice session builds on the last instead of being random.

Drumline and Drumset in One Place

Most apps cater to either drumset or marching percussion, not both. Drumr breaks that mold. Drum kit players can dig into grooves, fills, and songs across genres like rock, funk, jazz, Latin, and metal. Meanwhile, drumline players get grids, hybrid rudiments, and corps-style warmups inspired by some of the best in the activity, including Scott Johnson and Kevin Murray.

If you teach, Drumr even lets you create private scores and warmups for your students or drumline, making it one of the most versatile tools for instructors.

The Game-Changer: E-Drum Analysis

One feature that truly sets Drumr apart as the best drum practice app for electronic drums is its performance analysis. Plug in your e-kit via USB or MIDI, and the app will track your timing accuracy in real time. You’ll instantly see if you’re early, late, or missing notes, giving you feedback that used to require a teacher sitting next to you.

Thanks to the Developers

A big shoutout to Scott Gardner and Geoff Fry for their hard work in adding my content to Drumr. They’ve created a platform that’s not only powerful but also inspiring for drummers everywhere.

Why I’m On Board

As someone who’s spent decades in percussion, performing, teaching, and writing, I know what’s helpful in the practice room and what isn’t. Drumr gets it. Whether you’re drilling marching snare warmups, polishing drumline exercises, or working through creative drumset grooves and fills, this app helps you practice smarter.

Drumr: Learn Faster. Drum Better.
The reps are on you. The tools are here.
Download Drumr and start leveling up today.

If you’re looking for even more ways to level up your drumming, check out my full library of marching snare, tenor, bass drum, and pit exercises, drumset grooves, and full warmups. There’s something for every skill level, whether you’re sharpening rudiments, exploring new grooves, or just warming up before a rehearsal. Download the sheet music for free, then let the Drumr app put you through your paces! Your chops will thank you.