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 GO FOR IT!
Study these tried and tested methods and come out on top!
OBJECTIVES
- Learn the 7 essential rudiments (at least) accurately and up to speed. (Especially the
single and double stroke rolls)
- Know and recognize all the styles and be able to play variations of each.
- Have a thorough understanding of rhythmic note values and sight-reading.
- Practice with a metronome (or drum machine) extensively to greatly improve your internal
sense of time.
- Play with live bands and sit in on jam sessions as much as possible.
- Work on four-way independence on the drumset. Understand how to create syncopation and
beat displacement to enhance creativity.
- Learn how tune your drums for the optimum sound and the variables that affect that
sound.
- Know the "name" players in the industry and their contributions to the drum
world.
- Listen to all the music you can and listen intensely to how the drummer plays.
- Practice, practice, practice!! Continually find ways to make it fun such as practicing
rudiments in front of the TV, emulating drummers by practicing along with CD’s, etc.
- Know and understand that attitude is everything in this business and it
shouldn’t be underestimated.
- Know and understand that "groove" comes first, then "chops". Always
make it feel good first and foremost.Understand that it takes a "work ethic" to
be the best. You must work hard!
TIPS FOR SELF-MOTIVATION
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1. Read books with inspiring themes or messages.
2. Listen to inspiring music. Music that leaves
you feeling "pumped" and filled with positive
energy.
3. Listen to self-help/motivational tapes. If you
haven't tried 'em, you're missing out!
4. Watch movies like "Shawshank Redemption" that
portray the epitome of human perseverance.
5. Go to drum clinics and/or watch drum videos of
your favorite players.
6. Study the patterns of successful people and
hang out with them any chance you get. They "will"
rub off on you!
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