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Welcome to In Between Beats, the site for in depth gear reviews and explainers, tips and lessons, and features that celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of drumming.

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  • Gear guides and explainers

    We review gear and explain how to choose products for your drumming. From humble drum sticks to whole drum kits, the choices we make can make a huge difference to the way we play and how much fun we have. With our guides we’ll help you through these decisions so you can be confident, happy and inspired to play.

    Gear guides

  • Lessons and tips

    We post articles with tips about how to make the most of your drumming. This includes tips about how to practice effectively using psychology, tips for creativity, tips about equipment and other quick lessons to inspire your drumming.

    Lessons and tips

  • Features

    We share articles based on the cultural heritage of drumming, covering the history of drums from around the world along with a look at the most important people and recordings of the drumming universe.

    Features

Hi from Pete

I’m Pete, and I run In Between Beats. I started the blog because I love drums.

I love learning about the history of different drumming cultures, improving my playing and of course I love drum gear.

I’ve been playing for around 30 years in a range of genres and contexts - from small bars to international festivals. From teaching from my parents’ house, to recording in professional studios. I’m currently getting involved in the jazz scene in my local city.

I use In Between Beats to share thoughts and research with developing drummers. If you’re still developing in your drumming journey this site is for you.

I have played lots of different drums over the past 30 years, used electronic equipment like drum machines and samplers and the more functional accessories like cases and hardware. I’ve spent a lot of time understanding technical features through research and speaking to other drummers.

My reviews and advice on Inbetween Beats are based on this knowledge and experience. I hope I can help you to make the best equipment choices to get the sound you want and play in the context you want.

Outside of the drumming world I’m a psychologist.

I completed a PhD in psychology in 2016 and have been working as a behavioural scientist professionally since then.

With In Between Beats I’ll share my ideas about how psychology can teach us about how to be better drummers.

I hope you enjoy the site.

Feel free to leave me any feedback or ask a question at inbetweenbeats.info@gmail.com.