How to be a successful drummer ???
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I m totally a newbie abt drumming...
and I veri interested in it...
How to get started ?? Is it a bit late to pick it up at age of 16 ?? Does it realli need talent ?? living in a 3-room flat..there is currently no
space for a drumset to be fitted in... I heard
abt the training pack ?? Iz there ?? where
can I get it ?? Most importantly,how to becum a successful drummer ?? -
In order of questionOriginally posted by HideX:I m totally a newbie abt drumming...
and I veri interested in it... How to get started ?? Is it a bit late to pick it up at age of 16 ?? Does it realli need talent ?? living in a 3-room flat..there is currently no
space for a drumset to be fitted in... I heard
abt the training pack ?? Iz there ?? where
can I get it ?? Most importantly,how to becum a successful drummer ??
1)Get lessons
2)No it is not.I started at 17 although i haven't touch drumming for years
3)Lotsa practise and hard work will compensate for talent
4)Music instrument shops
5)Practise,lots of it and read more drumming magazines to get tips on how to improve -
Practise with a pair 5A-size sticks paradiddles, single strokes, double strokes, 8th notes and 16th notes. Use a metronome too.
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its never too late to start? i wanted to take up drums lessons at the age of 16....
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practise 4 hours a day like blink 182
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I haf read abt them in the net...but where the hell am I going to practise if I dun haf a drumset?? n my house will never be able to hold one...Originally posted by Hawaiian Koa:Practise with a pair 5A-size sticks paradiddles, single strokes, double strokes, 8th notes and 16th notes. Use a metronome too.
Me currently is using stacks of books..plastic...paper bag..etc
to practice...
but books sure dun haf tension..doesnt rebounce my stick...
I juz cant get the ruddiment rite... n hafing difficulties wif rebounce stroke doing roll etc...
It is too expensive to rent a jamming room juz to use the drum...
I m planning to buy the pad...but I totally haf no idea hw mux space it consumes...or wat it looks like?? I juz heard abt it from somewhere...hehe...is there ?? Wat does the pad normally consist of ???
How mux space does it consume ??
thks for ur advice
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I'm glad that you attempt to try your hands on rudiments, it's the most basic must-knows of drumming.Originally posted by HideX:I haf read abt them in the net...but where the hell am I going to practise if I dun haf a drumset?? n my house will never be able to hold one...
Me currently is using stacks of books..plastic...paper bag..etc
to practice...
but books sure dun haf tension..doesnt rebounce my stick...
I juz cant get the ruddiment rite... n hafing difficulties wif rebounce stroke doing roll etc...
It is too expensive to rent a jamming room juz to use the drum...
I m planning to buy the pad...but I totally haf no idea hw mux space it consumes...or wat it looks like?? I juz heard abt it from somewhere...hehe...is there ?? Wat does the pad normally consist of ???
How mux space does it consume ??
thks for ur advice
Anyway, you can practise on those thick yellow pages phone-books. The kinda rebound it gives you, is almost like the rebound a real drum gives you.
There are pads that you can buy from the Yamaha shop in PS. You don't really have to buy those 5-pc pad-sets, you can just buy a single pad the size of a regular dish-plate. Should cost you no more that $50-60.
http://www.promark-stix.com/Products/Accessories/pads.html This is an example of how it looks like.
Feel free to ask any questions
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if for classes, go sign up at yamaha.? or go irc channel to know ppl who play drum....then learn frm them?exchange pointers wit them.. use yellow pages as drumset if no money...can learn frm books or magazines...internet...when eating, use chopsticks to play?
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To be honest, the drumming scene here in Singapore isn't very supported. Anyhow, you may take lessons at Yamaha. I never personally took lessons from there but from what I heard, their lessons aren't very effective.Originally posted by Xiao Long Nu:if for classes, go sign up at yamaha.? or go irc channel to know ppl who play drum....then learn frm them?exchange pointers wit them.. use yellow pages as drumset if no money...can learn frm books or magazines...internet...when eating, use chopsticks to play?
You may buy books and video's to slowly pick up skills. The key in drumming, I guess, is independence. That is for your 4 limps to be doing different things at once.
Hahas, trust me, it's normal that your limps fiddle around when you have drumming injected in your life.
Impossible is impossible! -
HahA..Originally posted by Hawaiian Koa:To be honest, the drumming scene here in Singapore isn't very supported. Anyhow, you may take lessons at Yamaha. I never personally took lessons from there but from what I heard, their lessons aren't very effective.
You may buy books and video's to slowly pick up skills. The key in drumming, I guess, is independence. That is for your 4 limps to be doing different things at once.
Hahas, trust me, it's normal that your limps fiddle around when you have drumming injected in your life.
Impossible is impossible! 
Ya, that is quite sure..
I heard Yamaha is expensive and ineffective...
Is there any other places tat offer drum lessons ??? -
sch bands
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Hmmm, I dont know of any other places. I was basically self-taught. Began playing on my pad for almost half a year. then got a drumset until now.Originally posted by HideX:HahA..
Ya, that is quite sure..
I heard Yamaha is expensive and ineffective...
Is there any other places tat offer drum lessons ??? -
Originally posted by Xiao Long Nu:sch bands
SCH BAND
sCh band is mux mux worSt..
I asked my frenx wat she learned from the sch band on drumming..
u noe wat she sey ??
sHe sey onli teach hw to read score onli... -
wHen u starting playing drum ??Originally posted by Hawaiian Koa:Hmmm, I dont know of any other places. I was basically self-taught. Began playing on my pad for almost half a year. then got a drumset until now.
and wat motivates...u ?
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I started when I was 14, I'm 18 now. Yeah, i know, a small fry compared to almost everyone here in sgforums.com.Originally posted by HideX:wHen u starting playing drum ??
and wat motivates...u ?
and how u came across it ?
It began as fun, cos my pals and i were deeply into music so we always talk bout it and exchange knowledge.
Motivation? Everytime I hear some cool drum tracks on any sort of music or see any live drummer pulling off something i cant do. Then i'll go home and try to do it, lol. It's a very simple cycle, learning as time goes by.
Never be discouraged or disillusioned by how difficult it is, and thinking that you're too old to start is simply a silly thought. -
For me...I was inspired by a Jrock band... X japan
I bet u haf heard of it rite...
Hide 's my favourite of all..though I prefer drumming..
So...I presume tat u noe stuffs about drum rite ??
If I haf ani question, I will post it here..k ? Do u go jamming ?? Ani recommendation ?? -
For me...I was inspired by a Jrock band... X japan
I bet u haf heard of it rite...
Hide 's my favourite of all..though I prefer drumming..
So...I presume tat u noe stuffs about drum rite ??
If I haf ani question, I will post it here..k ? Do u go jamming ?? Ani recommendation ?? -
I've heard of Xjapan, of course. And yeah, Hide's cool, among my fav guitarists.Originally posted by HideX:For me...I was inspired by a Jrock band... X japan
I bet u haf heard of it rite...
Hide 's my favourite of all..though I prefer drumming..
So...I presume tat u noe stuffs about drum rite ??
If I haf ani question, I will post it here..k ? Do u go jamming ?? Ani recommendation ??
Sure you can ask anything. How old are you btw?
I do go jamming but havent been lately cos most of my kakis are either busy with their commitments or just too busy. I used to jam at weelee just outside aljunied mrt, it's walking distance from my house anyway.
Jamming with a band gives you exposure, you will learn how to communicate with the other instruments e.g playing softer during the verses and accentuating your accents in the chorus. or not over-playing when some other instrument takes the lead.
you can actually see the true personality of someone when you jam with them. those musicians who constantly wanna solo or take the leading role are very selfish and self-centred. while those who give space to others to "show-off" are supposedly more generous.
If I'm not wrong, the Xjapan drummer likes to over-play at times. But still, they're an awesome metal band. -
HahOriginally posted by Hawaiian Koa:I've heard of Xjapan, of course. And yeah, Hide's cool, among my fav guitarists.
Sure you can ask anything. How old are you btw?
I do go jamming but havent been lately cos most of my kakis are either busy with their commitments or just too busy. I used to jam at weelee just outside aljunied mrt, it's walking distance from my house anyway.
Jamming with a band gives you exposure, you will learn how to communicate with the other instruments e.g playing softer during the verses and accentuating your accents in the chorus. or not over-playing when some other instrument takes the lead.
you can actually see the true personality of someone when you jam with them. those musicians who constantly wanna solo or take the leading role are very selfish and self-centred. while those who give space to others to "show-off" are supposedly more generous.
If I'm not wrong, the Xjapan drummer likes to over-play at times. But still, they're an awesome metal band.
At last, I haf found sumone who noe stuffs abt drums...
I m glad..hehe
I m currently 16 yrs old...
4 MORE DAYS TO 'O' Level...
tats frightening cox my eng..sux
Hide's death is a shock to me...I realli grief for his death at such a young age and when his carreer is at its peak..
U live near aljunied ??
I live at circuit road... tats is very close.. wat is ur feeling when u go jam for the first time.. ?
Wont it be very akward ??
I realli wan to go jamming wif some frenx but nt sure
whether I could ply well on the drumset ornt..cox
I haven even ply on one b4 ?? I haf been plying on my
books instead..
on my books... -
Good luck with your O's, what sch're you from?Originally posted by HideX:Hah
At last, I haf found sumone who noe stuffs abt drums...
I m glad..hehe
I m currently 16 yrs old...
4 MORE DAYS TO 'O' Level...
tats frightening cox my eng..sux
Hide's death is a shock to me...I realli grief for his death at such a young age and when his carreer is at its peak.. U live near aljunied ??
I live at circuit road... tats is very close.. wat is ur feeling when u go jam for the first time.. ?
Wont it be very akward ??
I realli wan to go jamming wif some frenx but nt sure
whether I could ply well on the drumset ornt..cox
I haven even ply on one b4 ?? I haf been plying on my
books instead..
on my books...
Don't worry to feel awkward, just tell you jamming pals to not expect too much. Then you can try to play some stuff. Remember, everyone has to start somewhere.
I read your thread about you liking some girl. this is a personally experience, i think that having some problem can help you play with more expression and emotion.
Music's bout expression, therefore dont play without groove and feel. it'll be like cooking curry without spices. -
Me from Damai SecOriginally posted by Hawaiian Koa:Good luck with your O's, what sch're you from?
Don't worry to feel awkward, just tell you jamming pals to not expect too much. Then you can try to play some stuff. Remember, everyone has to start somewhere.
I read your thread about you liking some girl. this is a personally experience, i think that having some problem can help you play with more expression and emotion.
Music's bout expression, therefore dont play without groove and feel. it'll be like cooking curry without spices.
errrrhhh...u haf read the thrreeaaadd
Tis kind of t'ing kind of cum and go wan lar...
Its rather sad lor
It doesnt mattars nw...Its over Where do u live at ??
I feel my body kind of light when listen to Rock..
and my body juz seemed to rock too...hehe
Is tis kind of emotion when u drum ?? Moving along wif the music..whether fast or slow rock ?? -
Its time for question...hehe Wat is the meaning of groove and funk and jazz ??
Aren't they link together ?? Is Linear drumming useful ??
I haf been practising it as warming up I cant do a roll of 16.. I manage 8 stroke..sumtime 12...
Juz nt sure whether I haf gt 16ornt ?
Do I need a metro!@#$% of device to keep timing ?? -
I live in Paya lebar.Originally posted by HideX:Me from Damai Sec
errrrhhh...u haf read the thrreeaaadd
Tis kind of t'ing kind of cum and go wan lar...
Its rather sad lor
It doesnt mattars nw...Its over Where do u live at ??
I feel my body kind of light when listen to Rock..
and my body juz seemed to rock too...hehe
Is tis kind of emotion when u drum ?? Moving along wif the music..whether fast or slow rock ??
Yeah, it's normal that your body reacts sub-consciencely with the music. It's said that you're grooving with the music. That's the idea of music- to make you feel attached to it and possibly get lost in it. -
The definition of groove has 2 meanings, 1 of which means the kinda beat or rhythm that's repeated every bar. another meaning refers to the ability to play with groove, e.g playing in such a funky way that it can make people dance or shake their assesOriginally posted by HideX:Its time for question...hehe Wat is the meaning of groove and funk and jazz ??
Aren't they link together ?? Is Linear drumming useful ??
I haf been practising it as warming up I cant do a roll of 16.. I manage 8 stroke..sumtime 12...
Juz nt sure whether I haf gt 16ornt ?
Do I need a metro!@#$% of device to keep timing ?? So naturally, styles like R&B and just bout any club beat needs Groove!
Funk is a genre of music. It basically refers to a band playing in a very upbeat style, and the main attraction is mainly the rhythm section- bass guitar and drums.
Jazz is also a genre but it has a very wide scope. It's said to be the hardest genre in music to play because there's seldom any preperation- lotsa improvising. that is, a band comes together to play without rehearsing and just playing whatever they feel on the spot. therefore, the ability to react to changes and knowing every note is very important. Jazz drumming is my favourite, cos it involves alotta dynamics, communication with the other instruments and also spaces to solo. Examples of jazz- Fusion, swing, bossanova, ballad's and etc...
Linear grooves are good cos it helps your limbs and mind coordinate and developing a sense of independence. when done right, it can sound funky too. lotsa club and dance grooves use very carefully accented linear grooves.
If you're talking bout 8th notes and 16th notes rolls, then there's no such thing as 12. 16th note roll is very important, can be applied in many areas. take it slow, a metronome is advised. take note, if you're a right-hander, make sure your left hand produces the same volume as your right. -
Originally posted by Hawaiian Koa:The definition of groove has 2 meanings, 1 of which means the kinda beat or rhythm that's repeated every bar. another meaning refers to the ability to play with groove, e.g playing in such a funky way that it can make people dance or shake their asses So naturally, styles like R&B and just bout any club beat needs Groove!
Funk is a genre of music. It basically refers to a band playing in a very upbeat style, and the main attraction is mainly the rhythm section- bass guitar and drums.
Jazz is also a genre but it has a very wide scope. It's said to be the hardest genre in music to play because there's seldom any preperation- lotsa improvising. that is, a band comes together to play without rehearsing and just playing whatever they feel on the spot. therefore, the ability to react to changes and knowing every note is very important. Jazz drumming is my favourite, cos it involves alotta dynamics, communication with the other instruments and also spaces to solo. Examples of jazz- Fusion, swing, bossanova, ballad's and etc...
Linear grooves are good cos it helps your limbs and mind coordinate and developing a sense of independence. when done right, it can sound funky too. lotsa club and dance grooves use very carefully accented linear grooves.
If you're talking bout 8th notes and 16th notes rolls, then there's no such thing as 12. 16th note roll is very important, can be applied in many areas. take it slow, a metronome is advised. take note, if you're a right-hander, make sure your left hand produces the same volume as your right. How do u make sure tat ur left hand make the same
vol. as the rite ?? When I m doing the single parariddle.. the
timing doesnt sound rite... is it becox of the difference of
power of the hand ?? Wat is a upbeat ?? I tot it is the beat where u
raised ur arm and strike it...