Saturday, September 29, 2007
More Drum Tips
~ If you're gonna be away from your drum set
for a while be sure to take your drum practice
pad, or at least,
just your drumsticks...
It's a good way to keep the rust off your
drumming!
~ Occasionally audio tape record yourself
when you practice your drums... You can
really hear things differently when you listen
to the playback!
~ Drum mics can be used for more than
just volume... If they are plugged into
a mixing board or a good PA you
can use
them for sound quality by using effects!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Jordan's Drum Tips
Rudimentary drum beats and rolls are a key element to good drumming. Without learning the rudimentary elements to drumming
you will reach a plateau to your drumming and you will never get past it. You can keep practicing and keep drumming but never
get better to a certain point without those basic key elements. Believe me, take the time to learn those things. It will pay
off.
Picking out the correct size of drumsticks is also very important. Choose drumsticks that will be most comfortable to
move with your hands. The ones that will fit in the pivot point of your hand correctly. If your drumsticks are too big you
can beat your drums too hard, or if they're too small, depending on how you drum, you could break your drumsticks. Take time
in choosing the size of your drumsticks, and the type of wood you are using. All these things will improve your playing.
The key is how to hold your drumsticks so that you get the right technique down, and so you dont beat your drumheads
too hard. when I first started I just had an average drum set with awful single ply heads, and I didnt know the right technique.
I ripped several drumheads.
Most right handed drummers play the hi-hats with their right hand. and also play one one or two styles of drumming. If
you want to be really skilled and really well rounded with your drumming then take the time to play the hi-hat with your left
hand and the snare drum with your right. It will take a lot of coordination and time, but once you get it, it will just be
second nature, and honestly will increase your skill in the long run. also learn different styles of drumming, there are a
lot. bossa nova, rock, fast, slow, jazz, pop, etc. dont be close minded to one style or you will not be as good.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
My New eBook is Ready!
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New Drum Tips
~ Tensing up inhibits your flexibility and
slows your playing, so be relaxed when you
play your drums. Take a
couple of deep
breaths after you sit down on your throne and
relax before you begin to play.
~ To save a lot of time when you need to set
up your drums repeatedly, simply get a thin
rug or mat to set your
drums up on. After
you're all set up, use a black permanent
marker to mark around your bass drum and all
your
stands.
~ A great way to practice your double bass
beats is to use a metronome. First, set it to
a slow, comfortable
speed and drum that tempo
for 4-5 minutes. Then bump up the tempo a bit
for another 4-5 minutes.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
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