71 Drum Puns and Jokes to Rock Your Funny Bone

Ready to rattle your rib cage with laughter and beat the dullness out of your day? Well, you’re in for a treat! We have arranged a hilarious repertoire of 71 drum puns and jokes that are sure to have you marching to the beat of their humor. Designed to strike a chord with everyone—from the little drummer boy in your family to the seasoned rock star at the heart of your grandpa—these puns are all about fun, rhythm, and a whole lot of snare-centric silliness.

Brace yourself to ride the wave of tickling puns, captivating grooves and infectious punch-lines that hits harder than a bass drum. Say ‘hi-hat’ to corny, welcome the wacky and salute the silly, because these clever twists on drum-themes are guaranteed to ‘cymbal’ize humor at its most rib-tickling. Now cadence please… you’re just a roll and a laugh away from uncovering the wonderfully rhythmic world of drum humor!

  • How does a drummer describe their childhood? Cymblar days.
  • Why are sneezes and drum solos alike? You can feel them both coming but can’t stop them.
  • Don’t sweat it. They aren’t nearly as heavy as they look.
  • Why is it a good idea to invest in a drum set? It’s a sound investment.
  • What part of algebra do drummers love? Log-rhythms.
  • What’s a musician’s favorite meal? Drumsticks.
  • What do you call a drummer who flunked geometry? A square.
  • Why did the drummer break up with his girlfriend? He said she had too many hang-ups.
  • Why did the drummer go to the shoe store? To get a new pair of beaters.
  • Did you hear about the drummer that got a tattoo on his arm? It was very cymbalic.
  • What happened when the sheep, drum, and snakes all fell over? Baa Dumm Tsss.
  • Why was the marching band drummer heartbroken? Because he dropped a stick.
  • Why was the drummer at the bakery? He needed a roll.
  • Loud noises were coming from my loft. You could say it was drum attic.
  • Drums, you can’t beat em! Well, I guess you have to.
  • What happened to the drummer who lost his drumsticks? His heart skipped a beat.
  • My brother was run over by a drum set last week. The doctor said he was suffering from a percussion.
  • What do you call a drummer who procrastinates? Someone good at beating around the bush.
  • What movie did the drummer take his whole family to see? Drum and Drummer.
  • What band has a drummer who loves getting manicures? Nine Inch Nails.
  • Why did the opera band hire a drummer? For added bass and drum-atics.
  • What’s the main difference between a guitarist and a drummer? You can tell the drummer to beat it and get lost, but with a guitarist, there are always strings attached.
  • What do you call a drummer who can play only one beat? A one-hit wonder.
  • Which drummer became a star by accident? Ringo Starr
  • What is the drummer’s favorite vegetable? Beats.
  • What band’s drummer never needs to go to the doctor for an injury? The Cure.
  • What do you call a drummer who loves jazz and coffee? A Java Jiver.
  • What did the drum set at the junkyard say? Ba Dump Tss.
  • What do your ears and a drummer have in common? They both take a beating.
  • Who is an astronaut’s favorite drummer? Keith Moon.
  • What do you call a drummer without rhythm? A paradox.
  • What do drummers always carry in their pocket? Extra thump-things.
  • Why did the drummer keep losing his watch? He had no idea how to keep time.
  • What do you call a drummer that cannot keep a beat? A conductor.
  • What do drummers use to fix a leaky roof? Cymbal-ine.
  • Why does a drummer always have a pencil? To draw the line between noise and music.
  • Why did the drummer keep drumsticks in the fridge? Because he likes to play it cool.
  • Why did the drummer get a speeding ticket? He was pedaling too fast on the cymbals.
  • Why did the drummer bring a ladder to the bar? Because it had a high hat.
  • I just bought chicken drumsticks. Now I need to find a drum set for my chicken.
  • Why should all drummers learn geometry? To master the musical scales.
  • Why do chickens make the best drummers? If they lose their drumsticks, they can just wing it.
  • What do you call a drummer who loves boxing matches? A beat-boxer.
  • What time does a drummer love to practice? 12:34!
  • What did the magician say before eating a percussion sandwich? Drum roll, please.
  • Why are drummers known to be so impulsive? They don’t know how to consider the repercussions.
  • How many drummers will it take to change a light bulb? One and two and three and four.
  • Why did the drummer join a gardening club? So he could learn about plant bass.
  • What happens when you drop a dead fish on a drum set? It’s a dramatic drum roll.
  • Who’s the most wealthy drummer in history? Buddy Rich.
  • What’s the difference between a fish and a drum kit? You really can’t tuna fish.
  • What’s the difference between a guitar and a drummer? A drummer keeps no strings attached.
  • Why do drummers have trouble falling asleep? Because they can’t stop beat counting.
  • Do you know what the longest drum solo is? I do. It was performed by a child behind me on a flight from New York to Tokyo.
  • How is a sneeze and drum solo similar? They both make your heart skip a beat.
  • What do you call a police officer who also plays the drums in a band? A beat cop.
  • Who did the drummer call when the power went out at his house? AC/DC.
  • Why was the drummer asked to leave the library? He couldn’t stop hitting the books.
  • What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? Homeless.
  • What’s the same with an earthquake and a drum solo? It shakes you to the core.
  • How should you trap a drum kit? Use a snare, of course.
  • What did the drummer name his baby twin daughters? Anna one, Anna two.
  • Why is a drummer never late? They always beat the clock.
  • Did you hear about the new drummer who got caught stealing? He’s in a lot of treble.
  • What is the scientist’s favorite band? Metallica.
  • I want to pick up a new drum set. Do you have any advice?
  • Don’t play that drum set again. Or there will be repercussions.
  • Why wasn’t the drummer worried about having his drum set stolen? He took the proper percussions.
  • What’s a great Christmas gift? A broken drum because you just can’t beat it.
  • How do drummers greet each other? Hi-Hat!
  • How do you know when a drummer is knocking at your door? The knock gets faster.

And there you have it folks, 71 drum-beating, rhythm-rolling laughs to set your snare – I mean, funny bone on fire! We’ve tap-drummed our way through every comic cymbal, from bass drum belly laughs to tom-tom titters! Our fun didn’t miss a beat, and neither did your sense of humor, we hope! Remember, life is all about timing – especially when humor and drums collide! So, whenever you’re in need of a ‘pick-me-up’, you can drum up some cheer with this hilariously percussion-filled list. Keep tapping into the beat of laughter!