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Posted by Claudette Cooling on 2nd January 2018
With the start of 2018 well underway, we know that Christmas for a lot of people will have included a brand new instrument being left under the tree. Wrapped up amongst the excitement is the daunting new journey of starting to learn your new instrument, but don't you worry we've got you covered and have endeavoured to steer you in the right direction when it comes to beginning this new journey. Whether you're a drummer or not this post applies to any new musician on the road to learning a new instrument.
Beginners make up a huge amount of the drumming community and we hope that this guide will give you an insight into the tips we feel will set you on the right path for drumming success. We've compiled this list with the help of the Drum Shop team, our team consists of musicians who specialise in a variety of genres and with a vast amount of combined musical experience.
Building up a repertoire of skills and technique isn't going to happen overnight, but if you put in the time to practice regularly it will slowly but surely become second nature to you.
The more you practice, the better you'll get it really is as simple as that. Some of the greatest drummers of our time will have racked up tens of thousands of hours of practice over their time and the only way they continue to grow as drummers and develop their drumming is by practicing more and more. Every time you sit at a drum kit or practice pad, you are better than the time before, please don't forget that throughout your drumming journey.
This is a skill that is key to your drumming success, reading music really is an essential part of your drumming journey. Although it may look completely alien to you to begin with, again with practice it will become second nature to you as if you were reading another language. Once you've mastered reading sheet music, you can then start to write your own, the two really do go hand in hand. If you learn to read and write you will gain a much clearer understanding and insight into the musicality of music and it will truly benefit your learning and development as a drummer.
Inspiration can be found in the most obscure places at the most unlikeliest of times. Don't be afraid to become inspired by whatever's around you; if it helps keep a notebook of sounds, places, compositions that inspire you as a drumming bible.
This is a tip which many really do underestimate, to be part of the drumming community really is a gift in so many ways. You can be part of a drumming community in so many ways by joining your local drum classes, by visiting your local drum shop or by joining the thousands of drumming pages, chatrooms or online forums there are available. The knowledge shared in all of the above is second to none and you will learn things from the very minute you join. More than anything they are a chance to discuss opinions, learn and meet new like-minded people.
Build up your drumming repertoire gradually, the last thing you want to do is rush yourself into something beyond your capabilities and become frustrated. Now that's not to say you'll never achieve, the key is to slowly but surely take each step to achieving a bigger goal. In other words don't run before you can work.
Who says you have to do things the way everyone else does, what makes you individual as a drummer is you! The way you play, the way you interpret sound and the way you combine your skills to play and create. Not only that be experimental with your instrument, once you've mastered the basics and started to get a decent feel for the craft, you can change up your gear to suit your needs. Don't be afraid of trying new things, they'll expand your horizons more than you'll ever know.
The resources that are out there are literally endless, use them to the fullest and share resources you've found helpful with others, to impart some drumming knowledge onto another eager beginner.
With the amount of self-help that's available these days, the 21st century has well and truly given us the opportunity to access help, advice and guidance from anywhere at anytime. From books to podcasts, tutorials to e-learning there's an abundance of helpful resources that are accessible at your fingertips, however never underestimate the power of a physical, one on one drum lesson. Spending just 1 hour with a great drummer or drumming tutor will open your eyes to the possibilities available to you and the goals you are more than capable of achieving.
A drum lesson together with the unlimited learning resources will set you well and truly on the right path for drumming success. If you're local to us here at Drum Shop then checking out our own teaching resource, Drum Stars wold be something we'd highly recommend.
"At Drum Stars our aim is to make sure that you get the most out of your playing experience. We ensure that you are fully prepared for whatever you want to do with drumming. Our pupils range from 4 to 84 years young. No matter what style you're into whether it's rock, funk, jazz or samba, our teachers will ensure you have a well rounded knowledge of drumming and that you have fun whilst learning."
One of the most important tips that we hope you take away from this blog post is to enjoy drumming, don't be hard on yourself after all drumming is meant to be fun! Take it seriously by all means, but don't make it an arduous task that just isn't enjoyable. Enjoy drumming and enjoy the prospect of getting better every time you sit at your drum kit.
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