Drum Notes, & Tips For Beginners
Ok, you want to become a drummer. Hey, congrats and a great decision! However, you might be wondering: How hard is it to learn drums? Really.
Am I going to have a tough time? And how long will it take me to become a good drummer?
I know, I know … these are very good questions. So to help you out, I’m going to answer both of them for you.
Let’s start off with the first one:
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Why do you love drumming that much?
Drumming and me are sitting on a tree … Well, wait?!
Besides of the little joke:
Drumming is a HUGE love for many of us. It’s just the feeling you get when sitting behind the kit. And so much more!
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How to stay motivated when times are rough?
Heck, that’s a good question – not only for drummers!
I mean:
Each of us has those days when things don’t turn out as we initially planned, right?
Being a musician for some years now, I know rough times too well.
But that’s OK, because I really learned a lot going through them.
So in today’s article, I want to share 3 tips helping you to stay motivated when … yeah, when you’re having some trouble.
Trust me:
Things might be rough but better times are always awaiting around the corner.
So let’s rock them! 🙂
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With Funkey, I’m presenting you a funny and short Bass only playalong you can drum to. Have fun! 🙂
To make drumming along more easy, I’m sharing some helpful advice with you too. Also, you’ll find the bass tabs as a free PDF in this article.
I find it quite handy to use them as a lead sheet.
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Do you compare yourself to other drummers?
And if so: Why?
Do you think it helps you to become better?
Or do you do it just for the fun of it?
To be perfectly honest, I too used to compare myself to other drummers back in my beginner days.
I guess that’s the nature of us humans:
We want to be better than … Or at least be as good as …
Am I right? 🙂
However, comparing yourself to person X or Y doesn’t help you.
On the contrary, it’s mostly a waste of your precious time.
At least that’s what I learned a long time ago.
Let’s take a closer look at it.
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Drum songs for beginners are a perfect way to practically use what you’ve learned so far.
So in this article, I’d like to present you with 20 awesome songs drum beginners can rock to.
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As a drum beginner, there lies a great musical journey ahead of you.
What I can say from the bottom of my heart: Enjoy it!
It will be a crazy as well as a joyful ride. 🙂
However, I’m sure you know the saying:
Each medal has two sides to it.
Being a drum beginner or musician in general is no exception.
So in this drumming guide, you’ll learn about 3 things I wish I knew when I was a newbie behind the kit.
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When you’re new into drumming, everything might seem a little overwhelming.
And I’m not only talking about the good, but also the not so lovely things.
The great news is: You’re entering a world full of joy and wonderful experience ahead. Enjoy your stay! 🙂
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Is reading sheet music really that important for drummers?
That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot.
To be honest, I love drums sheet music. I do not always use it, however. But when I do it helps me a lot. 😉
In this article, I’d like to show you the greatest advantages of being a good reader first.
Then you’ll learn why I always teach reading skills in my drum lessons.
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Are you a good drummer?
Or not?
That’s certainly a tough question to answer.
I mean:
What is a good drummer in the first place?
So, to help you answer the question, I’m going to share my opinion on what I believe makes a good drummer good.
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