help me clean the mess that is myself

[BrekelmansInAbsentia]

i took a bit of a look at my drumming, techniques and such, and i came to the conclusion that i really suck. its been two years and i have alot to learn. And i realized i do alot of things wrong, such as:

1.i hit too hard

2.therefore i play too loud, break sticks easily, and drumheads

3.i cant roll very well at all

4.ive noticed that my arms kind of sway side to side when i play

5. i dont seem to realize the difference between a ghost and an accent note,
because i play to loud so its undefinable

6.i speed up after i do fills

7,8,&9. and probably at least 3 other things that i cant remember right now,

anyways, i was just wondering if you guys could throw me some friggin bones that will help me on my way to goodness. like rudiments, and excercises, advice and such. anything will do, because ive decided to crack down on my playing, and focus on the goodness, the goodness is what matters. maybe if i try hard enough, i could reach greatness, but i can only with your help!


thanks guys, im off to cabaret

[aznriceball]

before answering, was wonder if you could elaborate on ur time available to practice, the availability of a teacher, and a fund of at least $18?

[Josiah]

Buy Stick Control, New Breed and a Metronome.

Go through them.

Also learn and memorize and master the 40 rudiments.


Don't hit so hard. Find many videos of players, VicFirth.com and Drummerworld.com are great. Mimic what those people do, their motions and how they play.

If you live in the Orange County area you can contact me for private lessons.

[bstiffler582]

Practicing pp alot helps you gain a ton of control. I hate drummers that play too loud, it drives me crazy. If you have some iso headphones and a metronome get started on playing in time and with control. Try slowing stuff down and playing simple things for a while so you can gain all the useful basic skills. New players that try to jump right in are often lacking in many fundamentals.

[FullMoon]

work on your time first if you dont have that down nothing matters

[not fishbulb]

I second or third a metronome. Practice playing all kinds of beats that you know with one. I have a KORG-30 or something that works great, pretty cheap. As for hitting too hard, get a practice pad and practice hitting softly? I don't know if that would help at all. And recording yourself helps a lot also. Record something, try to fix whatever you don't like, record again.

[BrekelmansInAbsentia]

yes i have a drum teacher, i go every other week, 20$ for 45min, and i have been going for about a year and a half. i usually practise about an hour a day, but ive been slacking because of school work, and shizit.

Josiah i wish i lived in orange county, so i could be taught by ze master, but i live in london, ontario. so im a little far. and i shall check out Stick Control and New Breed. Also ive been meaning to buy a metronome, im just stupid and havent been to the store in a while.

thank you guys for ze help

and where can i find these 40 rudiments?

[billdrum]

You've been studying with a teacher for 1 1/2 years, your technique is a mess, and you don't know of the rudiments? It's time for a new teacher. Find someone who considers fundamentals and technique to be important, who will break you down and start over with basic skills and build you back up.

[DillingerEscp]

Buy Stick Control, New Breed and a Metronome.

Go through them.

Also learn and memorize and master the 40 rudiments.


Don't hit so hard. Find many videos of players, VicFirth.com and Drummerworld.com are great. Mimic what those people do, their motions and how they play.

If you live in the Orange County area you can contact me for private lessons.
I didnt know you were in orange county... I used to live in Irvine California... cool

but yeah, go to www.vicfirth.com has all the rudiments there, and other lessons, go through them.

[Kratos]

Honestly, unless you've been trained on a previous instrument, all of the books in the world aren't going to get you where you want to be. Look online, open the phone books, do whatever it is you need to do and find yourself a teacher. If you only take lessons for a few months, you will hopefully learn how to practice and critique yourself.

[not fishbulb]

http://www.vicfirth.com/education/rudiments.html

There's the link. I'm really going to try to finish my rudiments book.

[BrekelmansInAbsentia]

alright, 40 rudiments = printed and understood, i shall go and apply them to my hands and feet, thanks for the help on my way to goodness

[Ethan.]

You need a metronome. Rudiments will help with your control and independance, which will pretty much help everything.

[BrekelmansInAbsentia]

/\ i know i know, i definitely have to make a trip to Bellones

[Ethan.]

What is that?

[keaton_86]

Atleast you realise what you're doing wrong. You've gotten further than most people by knowing you make mistakes and not thinking god. :)

[Epiphender]

If you play with ear protection, try playing without. If you're not used to constant loud sound, the pain should keep you playing much quieter. If the noise doesn't bother you at all though don't do this.