In the history of music there have been great drummers like Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, and Steve Smith. We might not all share the talent of these amazing artists, but with a little practice we can certainly try. That's why we've gathered five free tools for playing the drums. We'll focus mainly on web applications that perform exceptionally well in sound and speed.
Virtual Drumming
We'll start with Virtual Drumming, a web tool that lets you spend hours in front of your computer practicing the drums. This site was a pioneer in creating virtual drums and on its page you'll find five categories: Rock, Metal, Jazz, Fusion, and original. You'll also have 22 sessions named after great drummers. Virtual Drumming is a free web application that works perfectly in all browsers.
Virtual Musical Instruments
If you're looking for a simpler platform than Virtual Drumming, Virtual Musical Instruments will no doubt be a great help. The app has a single drum kit and you can play it with the mouse or the numeric keypad. Virtual Musical Instruments is a free web application that works perfectly in all browsers.
REAL DRUM
REAL DRUM is an app that lets you play the drums with your fingers. It's ideal for students because it comes with over 60 lessons and 24 songs for practice. REAL DRUM is a free application available for Android and iOS devices.
Drums
Drums is an app that lets you view the drum kit from a top-down perspective, so you can practice drum positions. It has 12 different sound types and can be played with the mouse or your fingers. This app is a great ally for learners or students of drums. Drums is a free application available for Windows 8 systems.
Drum Nuts
We'll finish with Drum Nuts, an app that offers a large number of drums and different configurations, letting you customize your percussion set to the max. The tool includes many tips for beginners and is well integrated with major social networks. Drum Nuts is a free web application that works perfectly in all browsers.
