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10. Drum work can help fight depression.
Research has shown that drumming can have a positive psychological effect, to the point where it may help fight depression and help you work through traumatic experiences in your post. According to the Daily Beast, a 2008 study with veterans suffering from PTSD showed that drumming created an “…increased sense of openness, togetherness, belonging, sharing, closeness, connectedness and intimacy” as well as helping subjects regain a sense of self-control.”

11. Using drums can help you to understand music.
The components of music are complicated and understanding how music is composed is not an easy feat. But drum beats are the foundation of so many musical productions, so understanding the rhythm of the drum and where that beat comes from can help you improve your understanding of music overall.