Any Tips for new drummers?

Nicole Rose · 01-04-2010, 11:18 PM

my roomy has a nice kit and is slowly trying to learn to play. i got her a basic beginners book which won't show her a ton but will help. but do any of you have any good tips to help her get started?

Slickster · 01-06-2010, 06:16 AM

1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4

Sorry Nicole just kiddin with ya

Gunner · 01-06-2010, 09:25 AM

I wouldn't usually advertize another Forum at GT but have your friend check out the link below. Lots of helpful tips and suggestions from novice to Pro plus additional resourses for online lessons.

PDF University Forum - Pearl Drummers Forum

Nicole Rose · 01-07-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickster

1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4

Sorry Nicole just kiddin with ya

and 1, and 2, and 3, and 4 and.....

Nicole Rose · 01-07-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunner

I wouldn't usually advertize another Forum at GT but have your friend check out the link below. Lots of helpful tips and suggestions from novice to Pro plus additional resourses for online lessons.

PDF University Forum - Pearl Drummers Forum

well she's not into forums, i wanted to see what help i could get here and just mail her a copy and paste version

but if i get time i'll check that forum out.

Gunner · 01-20-2010, 09:08 AM

Drums - DRUM LESSONS / DRUM TABS - Drums: Over 500 Free Drum Lessons and Free DrumTabs! #1 Drums and Percussion Online, Music Education site for drum lesson plans, drums set, marching, how to play drums

Adwex · 01-20-2010, 01:18 PM

Try playing along with the stereo...or a drum machine...to get a feel for the timing.

Nicole Rose · 01-22-2010, 07:53 PM

it's not like she doesnt' have some measure of timing already. she does play acoustic guitar a bit, and a few songs well enough to perform on stage so she's not a newb to music. i think it's the coordination that bothers her the most. it's hard to get everything going all at different times

lp_junkie · 02-03-2010, 02:50 PM

work on rudiments- take off everything but snare, hihats, bass, 1 tom and the ride cymbal, just work on basic straight ahead rhythms and fills, and as she progresses add a new piece to the kit and work it into the drills until you have the full kit involved.

relax and don't over think things just get a nice steady groove going and have fun.

zslane · 02-04-2010, 02:08 PM

I am just starting out with drums myself, a bit late in life I suppose, but better late than never I say. I am going through the Learn & Master Drums DVD course and so far it is really terrific. It starts with the simplest of fundamentals, but by lession 2 it teaches you two basic beat patterns suitable for rock and funk songs in 4/4 time, at which point you can practice playing along with so many of your favorite songs that practice starts to feel more like rehearsing with a band than the usual grind of endless drills (the drills are still valuable and necessary, however, for building up that muscle memory).

Anyway, if your roommate prefers self-learning, but wants strong guidance, then I suggest she look into that DVD course. Quite honestly I never thought I'd ever have the coordination to play drums, but I'm really re-evaluating that belief...and I'm only on session 3!

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Nicole Rose The Quiet Mod Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 476 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Any Tips for new drummers? it's not like she doesnt' have some measure of timing already. she does play acoustic guitar a bit, and a few songs well enough to perform on stage so she's not a newb to music. i think it's the coordination that bothers her the most. it's hard to get everything going all at different times __________________ Nicole's Myspace Treat EVERYONE with the respect and kindness you would want to be treated with and you are someone special.

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lp_junkie Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: out of a suitcase Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Any Tips for new drummers? work on rudiments- take off everything but snare, hihats, bass, 1 tom and the ride cymbal, just work on basic straight ahead rhythms and fills, and as she progresses add a new piece to the kit and work it into the drills until you have the full kit involved. relax and don't over think things just get a nice steady groove going and have fun. __________________ LP_JUNKIE now on MySpace Les Pauls and Marshalls

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zslane Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any Tips for new drummers? I am just starting out with drums myself, a bit late in life I suppose, but better late than never I say. I am going through the Learn & Master Drums DVD course and so far it is really terrific. It starts with the simplest of fundamentals, but by lession 2 it teaches you two basic beat patterns suitable for rock and funk songs in 4/4 time, at which point you can practice playing along with so many of your favorite songs that practice starts to feel more like rehearsing with a band than the usual grind of endless drills (the drills are still valuable and necessary, however, for building up that muscle memory). Anyway, if your roommate prefers self-learning, but wants strong guidance, then I suggest she look into that DVD course. Quite honestly I never thought I'd ever have the coordination to play drums, but I'm really re-evaluating that belief...and I'm only on session 3!

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