LEARN DRUMS.
UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUMENT.
Technique, coordination, groove, reading, independence, drum history and practical musicianship, taught through sound, notation and the kit itself.
TOUR WITH AMADEUSLEARN
Three interactive labs, the rudiments, the method book and the gear shop.
PICK YOUR LEVEL
Three interactive labs. Notation that lights up, play-along, challenge mode and progress tracking at every level.
BEGINNER
LAB
Build rhythm, reading, coordination, rudiments and your first grooves, one lesson at a time.
START HERE →
INTERMEDIATE
LAB
48 lessons: the five core drum-set styles and fills on the full kit, plus accents, triplets, rudiments, rolls and reading.
LEVEL UP →
THE
CONSERVATORY
48 lessons: the same styles at an advanced level (linear grooves, double kick, bebop, samba, hand-and-foot fills) plus advanced rudiments and odd meters.
GO DEEPER →THE 40 RUDIMENTS
All 40 PAS rudiments, the vocabulary every drummer is built on, with notation, sticking and playback on a real snare. Rolls, diddles, flams and drags, from the single-stroke roll to the double ratamacue.
OPEN THE 40 RUDIMENTS THE DRUM SOLOBUILT FOR BEGINNERS.
DESIGNED LIKE REAL MUSIC SOFTWARE.
The Beginner Lab combines progressive lessons, interactive notation, tempo control, play-along exercises and coaching in one focused learning environment.
- 24 progressive lessons
- Interactive notation
- Built-in coach
- Tempo control
- Metronome
- Play-along exercises
PLAY
The interactive kit, the Beat Maker, movie sound effects, the Groove Library and the Drum Room.
Every instrument in the orchestra. Tap to play.
59 percussion instruments, from timpani to chimes, with real recorded sounds. Tap the picture itself: every drum, bar and bell lights up when you hit it.
HEAR IT.
SEE IT.
PLAY IT.
The interactive kit connects notation, time feel and sound. Change tempo, study variations, isolate the metronome and hear individual drums directly from the kit.
THE DRUM ROOM AND THE GROOVE LIBRARY
Hundreds of grooves to play with, and every instrument in the percussion section to hear.
EVERY PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT
Timpani, chimes, marimba, snare, cymbals, wood block and more than 50 others. Tap to hear each one and learn how it's played.
ENTER THE DRUM ROOM →
263 GROOVES
100 kit grooves from rock, funk and metal to samba, reggae and bebop, plus 163 recorded jazz loops. Change the tempo, add a click and play along.
OPEN THE GROOVE LIBRARY →LIVE DRUM INDUSTRY NEWS
PRESENTED BY YOUR BRAND HERELoading the latest drum news…
Headlines from drum magazines and news sites, updated automatically. Links open the original story.
GEAR
The gear shop, what each piece is for, and a guide for parents.
GET THE RIGHT GEAR
Every piece of drum and percussion gear, explained by what it's for, with links to buy it.
DRUM SETS
From a first kit to DW, Ludwig, Gretsch and Yamaha pro kits.
SHOP →SNARES
A snare for every style: rock, jazz, funk, metal, orchestra, marching.
SHOP →STICKS & MALLETS
Every stick, brush and mallet, and when to use it.
SHOP →PERCUSSION
Cowbell, tambourine, triangle, sleigh bells, congas and the rest.
SHOP →MALLETS & TIMPANI
Glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, vibes, chimes and timpani.
SHOP →CYMBALS & HARDWARE
Rides, crashes, hats, pedals, stands and heads.
SHOP →E-DRUMS & SPEAKERS
Electronic kits, pads, triggers, drum monitors and studio speakers.
SHOP →RECORDING & BEATS
Pro interfaces and mics, Akai MPCs and a MacBook Pro to record and make your own music.
SHOP →THE BOOK, THE GROOVES AND THE GEAR
THE GROOVE LIBRARY
Rock, funk, Motown, Latin and 163 recorded jazz grooves, played on a real recorded kit. Play along at any tempo.
OPEN →THE METHOD BOOK
The Amadeus Drum Method: 100 chapters of playable sheet music, from first notes to fills and reading.
OPEN →THE GEAR SHOP
174 pieces of drum gear, each one explained: drum sets, snares, cymbals, sticks, heads and hardware from the brands the pros play.
OPEN →AROUND THE DRUM WORLD
Who’s on tour, AI in music, movie sound effects, Mickey Hart’s sounds and more.
SIGNAL LIVE // AUTO-UPDATING
AI IN MUSIC_
Breakthroughs, new products and the fights over AI in music. Drum stories first.
POWERED BY YOUR BRAND HEREHeadlines from music and tech news sites, updated automatically. Links open the original story.
SCORE YOUR
OWN SCENE.
Real, studio-quality sound effects you can play right here: thunder, creaking doors, wolf howls, factory machines, trailer booms, sci-fi lasers and more. Layer them, loop the weather, or play a whole scene with one button. 36 pads to try right here.
READY TO PLAY?
You don't need to know everything before you start. Pick your level, sit down behind the kit and build from there.