Drum Notes, & Tips For Beginners
Practice the drums regularly:
That’s crucial when you like to become the musician you want to be.
However, it’s sometimes a tough task to sit down behind the kit and just do the work.
To help you find your personal drumming routine, you’ll find tried and tested tips in this helpful guide.
But first, let’s take a look at why practicing the drums regularly is so important for achieving your goals.
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How to start drumming is a question I’ve been hearing a lot. I mean, it’s totally understandable:
Is music theory important for drummers? That’s a good question! So let’s find out.
Spoiler: I’m a trained conductor for classical percussion instruments.
My opinions on the topic for this reason might be a little biased.
But of course not too much, don’t worry. 😉
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Setting drumming goals can be crucial to become the musician you want to be. That’s because they help you to focus. In addition, they keep you motivated when times are rough. That’s also highly important!
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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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Are you wondering whether you should learn to play the drums or not? In this article, I’m helping you find your answer.
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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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Expensive drums and cymbals are not only looking but sounding cool. Do you agree?
Well, it depends on the musician playing the instruments.
At least that’s what I’ve noticed over and over again during my musical career.
Let me get this one straight for you:
If you want to sound good or even great as a musician, you don’t necessarily need to have expensive equipment.
However, the cheapest stuff won’t work either.
Because what you really need is quality and reliability.
This duo goes for your musical skills as a drummer as well. 🙂
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Drumming is your hobby?
Great choice!
Why so?
In this drumming guide, I’ll write about the greatest benefits of you playing the drums according to science.
Then I’ll compare them with my own experience.
Ready for some mash-up of facts and thoughts?
Nice, let’s do this! 🙂
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