Question:
Does anybody have any drum tips?
Alex S
2007-12-07 12:52:06 UTC
i just need any drum tips you have. i have a set, plz help.
Three answers:
anonymous
2007-12-10 16:04:27 UTC
Well, that's quite a vague question my friend, but I'll try.

The first tip I have is to get yourself a good teacher. Not only will they be able to develop your technique and speed by teaching you the exercises that come in handy for that sort of thing, but they will also be watching you play, and will be able to see and point out where your going wrong with your technique. A good teacher is a sure fire way to improve your playing.

When practising, I like to use a metronome for half of my routine, and go without for the other half. Using the metronome will help you to get used to working with a click track, incase your ever in a recording situation, but also will help your discipline, and help you to get used to playing at a steady speed. A lot of new drummers tend to speed up when playing louder, and slow down when playing quietly. If you play along with a click and play 4 bars at regular volume, 4 quietly, four regular, and four loudly, I have always found that this is a good way to develop your dynamics without sacrificing your timing.

I also like to play along to backing tracks, and practise rudiments on a pad without a click, because I feel that this helps you to focus on another important aspect of music - sounding human and not robotic. It helps you to become more musical and for this it's always better to just be able to jam with people, but that's not always an option.

To build strength and stamina, I have always liked to play exercises on pillows. I will often sit my bass pedal in front of a wall or something sturdy and place a pillow infront of the wall and my pedal. Then I will put a pillow on my snare stand and play exercises, or just a basic rock beat into it. Sometimes even jamming along to music is fun. Because there is no rebound atall from the pillows, you find yourself working harder, and the muscles that you do use for playing will develop well. Playing on a normal kit after practising like this seems so easy!

Regular exercise is always a good tip too. A drummer plays a very physical role in the band, and is probably the most physically demanding instrument to play. I make sure to eat well, and exercise 3-4 times a week. This keeps my stamina up, and I've found that jogging helps to also develop strong legs for double bass drumming.

The main tip anyone can give though, is to just keep on practising. Whatever method you use whe practising, the one thing you need to remember is to keep at it - on a regular basis. It's better to practise for half an hour every day than to practise for 3 and a half hours one day per week.

I hope these tips help - but look for a teacher!

Happy drumming
cornelia
2016-05-22 05:22:29 UTC
You should buy a good double bass pedals then practice some beats with that foot.
mrr86
2007-12-07 12:55:50 UTC
Don't use any other device to hit the drums but your sticks.


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