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Erik
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How easy is it to play a drum kit
Is it fairly easy to play a drum kit #music #music-production
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James Constantine Frangos
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Hey there, Erik!
Jumping into the world of drumming can be both a breeze and a bit of a puzzle, depending on things like your natural sense of rhythm, how well you can coordinate your movements, and how much time you're willing to put into practicing. Some folks find it pretty simple to pick up the basics of drumming if they've got a good rhythm and can move their hands and feet in sync. But to truly master the drums and get really good at all the different drumming techniques and styles, you're going to need to stick with it, practice regularly, and have a lot of patience.
For those just starting out, getting the hang of basic drum beats and patterns can be pretty easy. With the right guidance and plenty of practice, you can quickly get a handle on the basic beats and start jamming along with your favorite tunes. Plus, there's a ton of helpful stuff out there like online how-to videos, instruction manuals, and beginner-friendly drumming classes to help you along the way.
But as you get further along in your drumming adventure, you might find it a bit tougher to master the more complicated rhythms, get your limbs to work together in new ways, and build up your speed and accuracy. More advanced drumming techniques like playing multiple rhythms at once, using unusual time signatures, and doing complex drum fills will need a lot of dedicated practice and determination.
On top of that, if you want to get really good at making music with a drum kit, you'll need to learn about things like how sound engineering works, how to record your drumming, and how to mix tracks. This might not directly involve playing the drums, but it's super important if you're interested in making music.
So, while picking up the basics of drumming can be pretty straightforward, getting to the point where you're a master drummer and proficient in music production is going to take dedication, regular practice, and a commitment to keep learning.
Here are the top 3 authoritative references for drumming:
1. Drummer’s Resource
2. Modern Drummer Magazine
3. Drumeo
Take care and keep the beat going,
James.
Jumping into the world of drumming can be both a breeze and a bit of a puzzle, depending on things like your natural sense of rhythm, how well you can coordinate your movements, and how much time you're willing to put into practicing. Some folks find it pretty simple to pick up the basics of drumming if they've got a good rhythm and can move their hands and feet in sync. But to truly master the drums and get really good at all the different drumming techniques and styles, you're going to need to stick with it, practice regularly, and have a lot of patience.
For those just starting out, getting the hang of basic drum beats and patterns can be pretty easy. With the right guidance and plenty of practice, you can quickly get a handle on the basic beats and start jamming along with your favorite tunes. Plus, there's a ton of helpful stuff out there like online how-to videos, instruction manuals, and beginner-friendly drumming classes to help you along the way.
But as you get further along in your drumming adventure, you might find it a bit tougher to master the more complicated rhythms, get your limbs to work together in new ways, and build up your speed and accuracy. More advanced drumming techniques like playing multiple rhythms at once, using unusual time signatures, and doing complex drum fills will need a lot of dedicated practice and determination.
On top of that, if you want to get really good at making music with a drum kit, you'll need to learn about things like how sound engineering works, how to record your drumming, and how to mix tracks. This might not directly involve playing the drums, but it's super important if you're interested in making music.
So, while picking up the basics of drumming can be pretty straightforward, getting to the point where you're a master drummer and proficient in music production is going to take dedication, regular practice, and a commitment to keep learning.
Here are the top 3 authoritative references for drumming:
1. Drummer’s Resource
2. Modern Drummer Magazine
3. Drumeo
Take care and keep the beat going,
James.
Roberto Vergara
Music Producer-Composer-Arranger-Saxophone Recording Artist at Robert-O Productions
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playing the drums, is as easy as how much talent that you have, and genius can be made by studying many hours. I used to practice eight hours everyday, then six, then four, then two.
depending on your eagerness to be good!
depending on your eagerness to be good!
Chris Ricci
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Remember that playing a drum kit requires you to understand that you are basically making noise with two arms and two legs often at the same time and within a set musical beat...
Take lessons to learn properly...it's agonizingly boring at first but if you don't get the basics down you will never be playing correctly!
Shruti Tandon
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Shruti’s Answer
Hi!
As easy as it may seem, playing the drums is not that easy. While moving both of your arms and legs at different times, it takes a lot of time to learn basic beats. Once you get used to this adjustment, it will get easier and easier to try new and more complex drum beats.
As easy as it may seem, playing the drums is not that easy. While moving both of your arms and legs at different times, it takes a lot of time to learn basic beats. Once you get used to this adjustment, it will get easier and easier to try new and more complex drum beats.
Thomas O'Shea
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Drumming, IMO, is easy to learn but VERY hard to master. Anyone who can count steadily to 4 can do the basics of drumming, however the real skill comes in knowing where you are in the music, playing with people, improvising if something goes wrong, and following the rest of the band for transitions like crash cymbals or fills. Sorry if this isn't the best answer, I too am still learning when it comes to drums and mainly use MIDI (I know kinda cheating) to put drums in my music.