drumming for quite a while and..

[Burnin]

im finding that im not improving. i came at it as kind of a natural, and can do beats almost anything, but now im trying to expand and i find that im just not getting better, stuck at one point in my skill
(can't solo, can't do certain complex beats that require lots of dexterity, and my basic snare usage isn't the best)

any help on out to get out of this drummers block?

[FL3P]

A teacher?

[White]

every one goes through that, I know there is one thread on here that explains it all, I dont know if its still here, but its about how to get over the wall, ll I can say is start challenging yourself more.

[Burnin]

alright alright, yes i hope to get a teacher over the summer

[Burnin]

the thing is i just heard my friend, who taught himself completely and he's awesome so i just realized how much i kinda suck

[DuckinFutch8]

Chances are, if your friend doesn't have a teacher, he's probably not nearly as awesome as you think he is...

A teacher helps exponentially, don't expect to become really good without one.

[Drum Monkey]

With things you can't play, start slow. You'll find now that getting better is actually more like work now and will now take time and patience. It's tough, I'm kind of in the same boat... Still learning lots though! If you have a book like Stick Control, work on that...

-DM

[gastery6]

Just keep playing and get a teacher and some new equipment. New stuff always gets you making new beats and improving alittle.

[Burnin]

kk, also my set up is weird, cuz i have a floor tom that attaches to a boomstand for my ride, so my ride is always not in a very comfortable position

[rockindrummer]

Go and listen to the music that pumps you up the most. Listen to the drums in it and try to take some ideas from that persons drumming then incorporate those ideas into your own playing. That should open up some new areas to you.

[styler]

practice and doddling are totally different things.

[psychocream]

i got a similar problem, i sound good on other peoples kits but crap on my own (proberly because my kit is crap and the other ones i played on our good)

[440561]

Can you play all 40 rudiments? If not, then Ive found your solution!

[dairyairman]

make sure you practice things you want to learn but aren't very good at. there's no point in only practicing stuff you can already play easily.

[Chrysler]

im finding that im not improving. i came at it as kind of a natural, and can do beats almost anything, but now im trying to expand and i find that im just not getting better, stuck at one point in my skill
(can't solo, can't do certain complex beats that require lots of dexterity, and my basic snare usage isn't the best)

any help on out to get out of this drummers block?
Im exactly the same. I can play alot and I just use that in songs that my band makes. They are good enough I think.

[Divine Drummer]

Do you know music theory. You only need to know the rhythmic side. My theory teacher says that music theory is key to getting out of these 'blockages.' If you know the theory behind everything, then you can expand ifinately. Also listen to many genres.

[Drummer Freak 911]

im finding that im not improving. i came at it as kind of a natural, and can do beats almost anything, but now im trying to expand and i find that im just not getting better, stuck at one point in my skill
(can't solo, can't do certain complex beats that require lots of dexterity, and my basic snare usage isn't the best)

any help on out to get out of this drummers block?

I went through this stage once. You're getting better and you just don't see it yet maybe. Maybe you should try different things like jazz or blues or try new playing styles. Getting a teacher is an excellant way do many things.

:chug:

[Sharkey Boy]

Talk to people on here, pay http://www.drummerworld.com a visit
and watch some videos

Check out different drummers, and styles of music

And get yourself a nice teacher :thumb:

[Burnin]

Can you play all 40 rudiments? If not, then Ive found your solution!
where can i find these rudiemtns?

[Burnin]

yeah i just play with my band too and it sounds ok, but when i play by myself or something, it's really not that good, lol,

and i do listen to many genres!

[aznriceball]

Do you know music theory. You only need to know the rhythmic side. My theory teacher says that music theory is key to getting out of these 'blockages.' If you know the theory behind everything, then you can expand ifinately. Also listen to many genres.

even if we only need to know about 25% of all music theory for this?

[pauloz!]

i am at that same stage at the moment

[Supro]

start listening to new stuff.

[some jive turkey]

im finding that im not improving. i came at it as kind of a natural, and can do beats almost anything, but now im trying to expand and i find that im just not getting better, stuck at one point in my skill
(can't solo, can't do certain complex beats that require lots of dexterity, and my basic snare usage isn't the best)

any help on out to get out of this drummers block?

I hit a big block once and quit playing for a while. During that time i got heavily into jazz. It brought me back to the set with newfound enthusiasm.
Try to study some jazz drumming, even if it's not your main thing. It's an extremely creative approach to thinking about the drumset.

[Divine Drummer]

even if we only need to know about 25% of all music theory for this?

Well yea for drums you only need to learn the rhythmic side. Then experimenting with the notes you can make anything, make new complex rhythms and it'll improve your skill and array of things you can do.

[_Austin_]

Look for a genre specific drum book, touch up on styles you arent familiar with and help your sight reading at the same time!

[Burnin]

I hit a big block once and quit playing for a while. During that time i got heavily into jazz. It brought me back to the set with newfound enthusiasm.
Try to study some jazz drumming, even if it's not your main thing. It's an extremely creative approach to thinking about the drumset.
yeah i'd definetly need a teache4r for that tho lol

[some jive turkey]

Well, yes, and no.

Obviously teachers are the way to go. There's no question about that.

But there are plenty of things you can study on your own, through books, videos, watching other drummers.

Jazz is challenging, but there's no need to be intimidated by it. You have to start somewhere with it.