Holy Grail of Drum Tips

[CharlyG]

Drum Tips

1. always accent crash with kick
2. NEVER lose the one
3. practice with metronome
4. slow and accurate before speed
5. practice rudiments across whole kit after getting them down on the snare

ok I'm a noob, and these are a few of the tips I have picked up so far. I'm thinkin it would be cool to compile a list of 10-25 top of the list kinda tips that will be well worth the time to explore.

Or not, your call.

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[Northern Redneck]

Sometimes what you DONT play is more important than what you do play.

[CharlyG]

Zactly! it's all about the spaces(groove that is)

[pastor_bob]

Remember that drumming is a journey, and not a destination, so be open to new things.

[backtodrum]

A drummer not only sets the time of a song but also influences the feel of a song as well by laying slightly behind or ahead of the beat etc.

[pastor_bob]

A drummer not only sets the time of a song but also influences the feel of a song as well by laying slightly behind or ahead of the beat etc.

BTD, I do that all the time - naturally. The problem is that I never know, from moment to moment, which feel I'll create!

[keysanddrums]

Playing multiple genres will increase your appreciation for music, your drumming ability, and will help you create your own style.

[Quadcam79]

Playing multiple genres will increase your appreciation for music, your drumming ability, and will help you create your own style.

i'll second that, play any and every style you can. I play stuff now that I never, ever would have been caught dead playing before

[bytor]

Sometimes what you DONT play is more important than what you do play.

totally agree well said. John Bonham new how to frame in a rhythm with what he didn't play as well as what he did play.

[crazymanwithaplunger]

Fire and drum kits do NOT mix......

[captcork]

these r very good tips espically for beginers i havent found to many fourms like this while looking around

[crazymanwithaplunger]

if at 1st you can't play 32nd double-kicks, give up. wussy.






OBVIOUSLY joking. you can try a 2nd a time.

[PHROGGE]

"Set Yer Bodyclock And Just Groove:
It's All About Da Groove...." (Jeff Porcaro)

[Quadcam79]

Here's my tip, from my Tinnitus thread.

#1, protect your ears, trust me on this. Unless of course you enjoy the sound of a high pitched ring in your ears 24/7. I was one of those, it wont happen to me guys, well, it happened to me. I have to sleep with the tv on just to distract me from concentrating on the ringing.

[bassist learning drums]

Listen to the rest of the band.

[Fades Away]

Playing multiple genres will increase your appreciation for music, your drumming ability, and will help you create your own style.

I agree! It's actually funny i run across this today because last night i was in a music store and decided that i NEED to push myslef to play all genres, it will create/open doors. I'm very excited and motivated today.

[gonefishin]

I'd like to ad.......NEVER fall off your drum throne .( not thgat I have )

Charly.....you did pretty good listing most of the impotant basics already . Kudos .

[itchie]

respect your teacher

[LagerHead]

Keep your drumsticks low, close to the drum. You can hit plenty hard even that way, and you will be able to play much faster.

[rat a tat tat]

Playing multiple genres will increase your appreciation for music, your drumming ability, and will help you create your own style.

Amen to that. I have the Groove Essentials DVD to thank for helping me with this. I recommend it to anyone new or experienced.

More Drum Tips

[ironfist]

Listen to the rest of the band.

Especially when they are getting the beers in

[topdog63]

Never end your practice session on a bad note. If you aren't getting something, play something that you struggled with and finally conquered that will remind you that you will eventually get it. You can always come back to it later. I've found that if I'm not getting it and I try to force it, it just makes things worse.

Remember that although practicing on a pad or just snare is important, don't neglect the rest of your kit. Make time for just pad or snare and time for your whole kit.

[topdog63]

Sorry for the double post but,
Remember that rudiments can be played with the feet as well as the hands.

[keysanddrums]

Never bring one of these to a gig: http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...lid-10065.html

[topdog63]

Good call keys!!! LOL