How to Do Well in Drumming Lessons

May 23rd, 2010

Do you dream of playing as good as some of the drum icons do? Drum legends like Ringo Starr of Beatles, Travis Barker of Blink 18 and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers?

You know you have the talent and you want to optimize this? You will need the valuable assistance that a formal drum lesson can give you. Proper skills and experience will come as you practice more and perform in front of live audiences. Nothing will give you a higher fix in drumming than playing live successfully. So, here are drum lessons that would help you develop your capacity to be an expert drummer:

  1. Timing: Keep in mind that the beat of the drums is very crucial. The moment the beat is lost, the whole band will go out of synch. The drummer, in collaboration with the bassist, usually set the timing and rhythm of a song. To achieve timing, train your hearing and develop your sense of rhythm. If you currently don’t have a drum set, play in the air or tap on your legs while listening to the beat of a song. This will help develop muscles and train your timing skills.
  2. Rhythmics: Embrace the mood of the music, feel the beat and have that rhythmic feel express itself onto the drums. Focus on the patterns evident in each song. Remember, you are the key that dictates the mood of the whole band. It is, therefore, crucial that you know the song very well.
  3. Speed and Coordination: Be aggressive in practicing both your feet and your hands. Allow them to work together as one unit. For better speed and force, play with heels up and not down.This makes it easier on your legs.
  4. Creativity: The key element to see if a drummer is really good is not speed nor dynamism but it’s creativity. It is achieved when the drummer generates his own rhythm and style of play. This will set him/her apart from others. To widen your inspiration, listen to diverse types of music. Try to open up your mind to other genre by experiencing them firsthand. Try to experiment. Study about the different drum combinations. This will make you more aware on the ways to approach diverse styles during drumming lessons.
  5. Balance and Positioning: The importance of balance and proper body positioning can never be over emphasized. Never take posture for granted. When you are practicing correct body posture, it is easily discernible in the improvement in your playing. This helps you be more relaxed and give you more energy for your performance. Just be sure to sit up straight and maintain inner and outer balance of your body parts.
  6. Technique and Stick control: Truly, practice makes perfect. Technique results from proper training of hands and feet. Purchase a drum practice pad; build up your technique, stick control, pace and stamina using it. It is considerably less expensive and easier to manipulate. Have the patience to play the drum grooves and beats over and over again. Practice daily and let it be an exciting, not a tiring task.

If you put this tips into play, you will sure have a much better future as a drummer. Continue to intently learn drum lessons either solo or with a trainer. Just remember, practice more to get outstanding results.

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