Hitting the drums
Originally Posted by
Drummina
Well, as you may know, I bought my first kit. I am really enjoying it but I find as I am getting all into it and sweating and having a great time and whatnot, I start hitting the drums very hard. I have Remo Pinstripe heads. And I am a girl, medium build. Is it ok to just go with the flow and pound away or can I hurt my heads or drums?
Thanks DrumChat, you guys are my mentors...
If you haven't yet, talk with the person from whom you bought the drums. Many drum stores offer lessons; at the very least, they sell drum instruction books which contain practice tips about accents.
As far as hitt'n the drums, it's good that you're wanting to get into it and show off your power, but it's also good to learn how to control your sticking and your strokes...that way you can pound away without killing yourself or your drums.
BTW, as you've already noticed, some drummers consider broken sticks and battered drumheads badges of their performance !
Have fun...and
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
Charlie
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