I've been wanting to get into drumming for a while so i'm getting an Alesis DM6 kit for my birthday, which seems perfect to learn on, though, past basic techniques and rudiments, I don't know any great resources for beginner drummers. Anyone here have suggestions as to what would be a helpful site/book/whatever to get started with?
the best thing is to simply listen to drummers and just absorb what they play
By playing them
I suggest buying a good drum book. They go for around $20-30 and you'll earn lots. Like how to read from sheet music and stuff, which is pretty much the only way to learn drums other than ear. In my opinion drum tabs are never very good.
Drumming is like guitar and bass. You can sit there and try to play it yourself, you wont be a legend but anyone can play if they keep trying. A book however is very helpful if you know shit all about drums. And some people that are naturally talented in the world of music also can drum well as it is a rhythmical instrument.
Learn your rudiments. Learn them until you're tapping them subconciously.
Practice to a metronome.
First and foremost: learn most 4/4 and 2/2 time signature basic beats, and so breaks in the middle, THEN START learning reading, but not too much, in the early times, focus more on practicing, then learn to write what you practice, it helps me a ton.
[QUOTE=mfb412;28167220]First and foremost: learn most 4/4 and 2/2 time signature basic beats, and so breaks in the middle, THEN START learning reading, but not too much, in the early times, focus more on practicing, then learn to write what you practice, it helps me a ton.[/QUOTE]
2/2 is the exact same thing as 4/4
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[QUOTE=Hakita;28167422]2/2 is the exact same thing as 4/4[/QUOTE]
in sound yes, but in music theory, no.
[QUOTE=stupid10er;28170565]in sound yes, but in music theory, no.[/QUOTE]
I don't know much about music theory, so please, do tell.
It's all in how it's counted. To be honest I've never seen 2/2 used, you'd be much better off getting to grips with 4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 12/8
For the people suggesting a good book, what would an example of that be? I don't really know good from bad so far as that goes. And I already know how to read sheet music and drum notation is incredibly easy, so i've got that.
e: Oh, and this may be a stupid question but I was wondering, learning on an electronic kit would transfer over pretty well to an acoustic one, right? Beyond differences in sound, bounce, and a bit of design, there's no fundamental things that would make changing over hard?
[QUOTE=Hakita;28172171]I don't know much about music theory, so please, do tell.[/QUOTE]
if you're not being sarcastic:
2/2(cut time) is used by a lot of composers to simplify the notation of the music, rather then writing out 16th and 32nd notes. And regardless of whether or not it's in 2/2, some writers like to establish a 2 beat-emphasized(if that makes sense) feel in a song, like march songs or jazzy ones.
[QUOTE=Dopey Trout;28172396]It's all in how it's counted. To be honest I've never seen 2/2 used, you'd be much better off getting to grips with 4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 12/8[/QUOTE]
you're missing the one used most besides 4/4 and 3/4, which is 7/8
depends. i found it hard to transicion from an acoustic to an electric because of the much smaller pads. depending on the kit you get, you can get one with pretty good feel, with realistic snares, the toms however will not be so pleasant
I wonder if the OP is reading this going 'whaaa?'
practice like shit
make sure ur holding the sticks right
play along to songs that really helped me out
thats all u gotta do man check it out
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0TZKLC2W0[/url]
iv ben playing drums for a month and pulled this off
Please, stop linking that video of yours around the music forum.
[QUOTE=Eluveitie;28184098]I wonder if the OP is reading this going 'whaaa?'[/QUOTE]
Meh, I took a music theory class so I understand what they're saying. It's not... incredibly helpful, but I get it.
[QUOTE=deggie;28186994]Please, stop linking that video of yours around the music forum.[/QUOTE]
you cant have music in the future if no one pays attention to new music
Get classes from an instructor.
Or study music in college, and learn more than just the drums.
[QUOTE=deggie;28186994]Please, stop linking that video of yours around the music forum.[/QUOTE]
and all the new music people pay attention to is garbage
so check out my band we actualy play and write good music
dont be such a dick
[QUOTE=spaceace1337;28199113]and all the new music people pay attention to is garbage
so check out my band we actualy play and write good music
dont be such a dick[/QUOTE]
Because you know, music isn't subjective or anything...
Spikeydrummer on youtube should have some nice tutorials and learning sessions. He's lessons is more about metal tuogh, like double bass and blast beats. Other than that just search around on youtube, im sure you gonna find something useful and that fits for your level.
[QUOTE=spaceace1337;28199113]and all the new music people pay attention to is garbage
so check out my band we actualy play and write good music
dont be such a dick[/QUOTE]
I'm just saying, we know you have a thread. You don't have to link it around everywhere.
If you ever want to learn swing drumming, try John Riley's "Art Of Bop Drumming".
Hell even if you don't like Jazz/Bebop, practicing with this book has made me hella better with learning beats and breaking them down.
Also, dexterity is definitely part of it, so what I used to do is try to keep a single stroke roll going as long as I could until I was fast enough. Remember that
drumming has a lot to do with the whole arm, hand and all, so try to learn some hand exercises if you must.
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