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Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jason Miles | Posted under Music
Can You Play A Beginner Drum Set?
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One that most kids do for fun its rubbing your stomach and patting yourhead at the same time and then switch hands. Another one geared for aninspired drummer would be try and imitate a basic drum beat at yourcomputer desk. Count 1,2,3,4...1,2,3,4 and on each count tap the deskwith your right hand, and on 2 tap with your left hand, then on 4 tapyour foot. It may take just a moment to get this down but if yourfinding this difficult then drums might be a challenge for you. Not all of us are cut out to be drummers but if your able to do thatsimple beat then you have potential to learn much more about themusical aspect of drums. Drums aren't cheap even a beginner drum set isquiet expensive for what it is. I would opt out of buying a beginnerdrum set as they are weak and most of them out there have sheet cymbalsthat are basically just trash can lids that look like cymbals and flipinside out. What should you do then? Well look for a used set on CraigsList or in the paper. Might even get a good deal that comes with realcast cymbals which plays a huge role in how much the set is worth. If your on a budget and not sure you want to buy a drum set just yetget a drum pad or aka (practice pad). They are perfect for practicingyour rudiments while trying to keep quiet, and the also are veryportable so you could take it anywhere. Its almost become a standardfor practice pads to come with two different sides. One side would besofter and quieter (Gum Rubber) than the other and give a nice bounce(Neoprene) while the other would be more of a speed pad as its harderand louder so you can hear each stroke very well. When planning outwhich one is best for you its recommended that its big enough to fityour lap about (10"-12"). Drum pads make life easy, and are great to practice with a metronome atodd hours of the night. Now when starting out in drumming or maybe youdon't own a beginner drum set just yet. Its highly recommended to getone of these and a pair of sticks to begin your practice on a budget.They really are quiet cheap and even after you buy a set you'll stillbe using your drum pad. (TIP: Create a challenge for yourself and work to achieve that.Example: Learn a new time signature or new rudiment. Make it achievableand set small goals like once a week to learn something new.) About The Author: Not everybody is cut out to be a drummer, but there are tips you can learn to make it to the next level. |
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