AngryDog Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have a question if I may, something thats been on my mind for eons! When you started drumming, did it come natural to you, or did you have to really work at it? Reason I ask is because of the left hand / left foot and right hand / right foot combo. I always struggle to separate them when just trying to tap out on a desk or something to a song. If you had issues with the coordination, how did you over come them? Thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thousands of hours of practice. No way round it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_R Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Try and have a few lessons at the start to learn the basics. Then, like the above poster says, it's just a matter of practice, practice, practice. Saying that, I haven't really played for a couple of years so I'm hoping its also like riding a bike....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicSheff Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 angry dog are you wanting to join a band..we need a drummer for our sheffield band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryDog Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 angry dog are you wanting to join a band..we need a drummer for our sheffield band? If I could play the drums then I'd of considered it, but this was more just a question to see how people over came the co-ordination difficulties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antone Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The trouble is, or the good thing about it really, is that as soon as you get one thing in drumming you move on to the next thing you want to get. Well, it's like that for me anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I agree, practice... Start with simple grooves, at a slow tempo, then when you master them to perfection, speed up... Then practice a more complex pattern, again, slow at first. Having lessone will definatelly help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parolly Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 do u want a drum lesson? v cheap----nickneil2003@yahoo.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marx Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I only ever came across one person who couldn't get it. I can get most people playing a basic rock beat within ten minutes. The rest is down to practice. I am right-handed and left-footed, which causes the odd issue. I wonder how much better by bass pedal technique would be on my better foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4RY Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I agree with the above..practice doesn't necessarily make perfect, but it makes things easier. I've been playing 36 years, and I still tie my arms in knots trying to play things that I haven't tried before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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