{"id":15258,"date":"2019-05-15T10:12:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T17:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=15258"},"modified":"2022-08-23T13:40:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T20:40:41","slug":"3-studies-that-prove-drummers-are-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/3-studies-that-prove-drummers-are-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Studies That Prove Drummers Are The Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Poor drummers. We always seem to be the butt of bad jokes that say we\u2019re dumb, unreliable, or downright obnoxious. And sure, maybe at times some of us are. But come on…we think we\u2019re just as cool as the rest of the band. Right? <\/span>Right?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Say no more. If you\u2019re tired of coming up short when defending drumming\u2019s good name, send this article to the naysayers. There are some interesting studies about drummers out there, and these ones rise to the top when it comes to proving drummers are, in fact, the best.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drummers are smarter<\/b><\/h3>\n

In one Swedish study, researchers found that people with high natural intellect are better at keeping time. Subjects were asked to keep steady time with a drumstick before taking an intelligence test. The results not only suggested that those who scored high for intelligence have better rhythm, but there was also evidence of a link between rhythmic accuracy and problem-solving abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

While drumming itself doesn\u2019t necessarily make you smarter, smart people might be more likely to become drummers. Take that, doubters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to read the study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Drummers are more athletic<\/b><\/h3>\n

Most people can\u2019t deny that drumming is an intense physical activity. Sometimes just watching an energetic player is enough to tire you out, but drummers aren’t considered athletes. Well, think again.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a long-term study on drumming\u2019s effects on the body, Blondie\u2019s drummer Clem Burke would lose about two liters of fluid in a 90-minute set (equivalent to a runner after 10,000 meters) and have his heart rate reach 190 (comparable to an elite athlete). The results of the study led researchers to conclude that rock\/pop drumming is as physically demanding as cycling, running, ice\/field hockey, and competitive volleyball.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next time someone is looking for a good cardio workout – or says drummers \u201csit down too much\u201d – tell them to check out this research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to read the study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Drummers have better self-control<\/b><\/h3>\n

If a drummer <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> needs to say \u201cno\u201d to a second piece of cake, chances are they\u2019ll find it easier than the average person. According to research, developing rhythm skills strengthens your ability to control your behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n

One study found that people who performed well on rhythm tests could also better understand speech in noisy settings. When it comes to dealing with conflicting thoughts and actions (like blocking out distractions and controlling your response), drummers come out on top.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to read the study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sorry, skeptics…<\/b><\/h3>\n

Drummers are smart, athletic, and may be conditioned to have better self-control. That doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t exceptions, but those who have a good sense of rhythm – or those who are actively working on this skill – are definitely seeing some major benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t a drummer yet, maybe you should start. Who knows – it might improve your life in multiple ways!<\/span><\/p>\n

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