The secret of reading drum music
Posted on Aug 5, 2010 in Creative Concepts, Guides and Resources
Following on from the previous post about “punctuation” in drumming, this article takes a step back to look at the bigger picture of “how to read drum music”. First a bit of fun: Read the following sentences (read through quickly without paying much attention to detail, and then read again more slowly)… Aoccdrnig to rseearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2010 in Creative Concepts
The Elephant Drums teaching method focuses on learning to play drums within the context of practical musical applictions for drumming. There is not much point in being a player of amazing drumming technique without being a player of fantastic musical ability too. We strive towards both of course, but musicality is the top priority. Drums are best played within the context of other musical...
Read MoreMore drum tuning advice
Posted on Jun 26, 2010 in Guides and Resources
Following on from the previous article ‘Tips for tuning drums‘ which gives a simple step-by-step approach, here are some further tips you might like to consider… Before you buy the new drum skins… Do a bit of research into the type of drumhead you want to buy. Did your old drum skins need replacing because they were damaged? Does your playing style suit the choice of...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2010 in Guides and Resources
RUDIMENTS Sticking patterns that form the basic building blocks or ‘vocabulary’ of drumming. E.g. Paradiddle SYNCOPATION ‘Unexpected’ rhythmic patterns that deviate from a strict succession of regularly spaced strong and weak notes (pulse). MOELLER METHOD A system of hand techniques to help drummers play controlled notes with speed and accuracy whilst staying...
Read MoreTips for tuning drums
Posted on May 26, 2010 in Guides and Resources
Before you tune a drum… If you are replacing a drum skin and putting on a new one, first take a clean cloth and wipe over the bearing edge of the drum. Make sure there are no debris or loose bolts inside your drum. Place the new drum skin on your drum. Place the hoop over the skin and screw in the lugs so that they are finger-tight. To tune the drum… Make a note of...
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