Re: Drum solo (contest) advice
From watching those 3 drummers; the first drummer "charlie" had some interesting things going on but in the middle he was playing a med tempo pattern and then muffed it when he tried to "dazzle us with brilliance" and didnt pull it off...as far as the other two go...they've got a ways to go to get to your level. I would say if you tighten up your doubles and well, here's a thought that you might consider trying; Ive watched Dave Weckl who is my favorite drum master and he works his dynamics better than any drummer Ive heard...and he does those cymbal riffs with a feather touch and then combines them with triplets on the kick and the toms ...snare etc. To me, that makes a solo much more interesting...not only from the sound of it but from the show of it all. Example: he does a show with Vinnie and Steve - a 3 drummer Buddy Rich tribute...check out Daves beginning portion. Its on YouTube; Dave Weckl - Vinnie Colaiuta - Steve Gadd Drum solo. It might give you ideas of your own and hey, its more tricks~ and the stick tricks by the way...looked good... Good Luck and love to see what you end up with...
Last edited by Warren Wright; 10-03-2012 at 02:57 PM.
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