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Drum legends you should read up on

Richard — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:26:25 +0000

The drum world has some really great names and I believe that all budding drummers should read up, listen to their playing and learn a thing or two from them.

The list below is just my idea of drum legends that I know of, if you know someone not on the list who is in your opinion a drum legend, feel free to share!

In no order of preference…

Buddy rich

Louie bellson

Joe morello

Larry londin

Terry bozzio

Dave weckl

Steve smith

Steve gadd

Simon philip

I will add on to this list as I go along.

Feel free to share your drum legends

What to wear to drum classes

Richard — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:17:32 +0000

For male students:

Loose cotton top, (you do sweat in class)

Pants or slack

Flat soles Shoes

Ear plugs

Try to avoid accessories as they may hinder your actions in class.

For female students:

Same as above.

Tie up hair if long

Avoid wearing bracelets if possible.

When the student is ready, the teacher appear.

Richard — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:50:22 +0000

photo credit: Jiuck

You can learn anything as long as you want to, a teacher can only teach when you are ready to learn.

Drumming is a skill, an art, it requires learning to know, and practice to master.

If you find a teacher who is truly passionate to share and teach, you are one step ahead.

How are drums made.

Richard — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:35:58 +0000

Ever wondered how are drums made? Then you must watch this short video by pearl drum.

Free Rudiments Exercise 1

Richard — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:54:44 +0000

photo credit: AngelalalaChan

I just uploaded a new rudiments exercise.

Remember to play the exercises slowly and in time, use a metronome whenever possible.

Watch the stickings, repeat each exercise 4 – 8 times.

Only gradually increase your speed when you feel comfortable and ready and that your strokes are even.

Download Here.

Drum Rhythm Chart Download

Richard — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:24:23 +0000

Learn how to read basic rhythms with this simple notation chart. Understand the time values of Crochets, Quavers, Semi-Quavers, Demi-Semi-Quavers and Triplets with this chart. Download here.

FREE Rudiments score sheet from Vic Firth.

Richard — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:03:48 +0000

Are you looking for some FREE drum rudiments music sheet? Vic Firth has some that you can download.
Click on the link below and start practicing! Remember to start slowly and aim for consistency rather than speed.
Always remember to practice with a metronome.

Click on the above links to download.

Watch this video! See how your awesome cool drumsticks are made!

Richard — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:57:23 +0000

Take a factory tour around the most popular drumsticks manufacturer in the world – Vic Firth. See how your pair of drumsticks first starts off as wooden strips and how it become the ultimate pair of drumsticks that you hold in your hands.

Enjoy!

10 tips to get the most out of your drum lessons

Richard — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:06:06 +0000

1) Be punctual

Nothing is more important than being on time for lessons, usually your lessons are 30 mins to an hour long, so do not waste precious time by being late. Time, in this case is money because you paid for lessons.

2) Listen attentively

Your drum instructor is also your coach, besides sharing with you their experiences, they are also there to point out your mistakes and help correct it, so listen attentively instead of banging on the drums. You will learn alot more this way.

3) Ask questions

If you have any questions regarding your drumming techniques or drums information, feel free to ask, any great drum instructor will be more than willing to share with you!

4) See and follow

Imitation is a great way to learn fast, watch your drum instructor and let your drum instructor guide you with the various sticking and hand foot co-ordination exercises, follow and learn.

5) Read up as much as you can

If you are truly interested in drums, read widely about it! Get drum magazines, go visit a library, search the internet, watch drum videos on youtube.com, whatever. The more you know, the more you will want to know about drums and drumming!

6) Be excited about class

You can be sure that your drum instructor will be more willing to share more with you and teach you more techniques if you show huge interest in your lessons! So…

7) Don’t be shy

Go ahead and enjoy your drum lessons! Being bashful in drum class is quite useless as you will learn alot more if you are more willing to be inventive and experimental during class!

Make as much mistakes as possible

Better make mistakes in class than on stage isn’t it? Don’t feel bad when you make a mistake during lessons, you are there to learn anyway, so feel free to make mistakes and let your drum instructor correct you and lead you into refining your techniques and foundation.

9) Join a band

You are a drummer, why not find an opportunity to join a band? It will help you overcome your stage fright if you have any, besides, actual drum performance with a band will help you brush up your drum techniques as well as your drum smart!

10) Practice whenever you can

Do I need to explain this anymore? Practice makes perfect, so make time, don’t just find time, make time to practice! You will improve by leap and bound with each practice. Practice your rudiments, hand foot co-ordination and sight-reading.

5 Basic things you need to start playing drums.

Richard — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:11:42 +0000

Beginning drummers tends to buy alot of drum equipment and accessories at the start of their drumming journey. The investment can be expensive and unneccessary.

Here’s what I think are the most essential and basic must-have for any beginning drummer.

1) a good straight pair of drumsticks

2) a quiet rubber practice pad

3) a rudiments guide book

4) music stand (optional)

5) metronome

6) determination.

That’s it! The most basic and important fundamentals lies in your rudiments, practice your rudiments well and you will improve faster when you move on to the drumkit. I will post some sheet music as I go along to help you out.