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Drummer Comments (9)
[+] Add Commentgoddrum1 Says good video
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 21, 2010 - 11:51 PM
Practicing effectively is a very important subject an i think you covered it quite well
sage21 Says great advice...full of
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 11:42 PM
great advice...full of knowledge
jcecil4vt Says Great practice 101 reminders
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 6:56 PM
It is so easy to sit down behind the kit and want to start wailing out tunes and not really focusing on the details. This is an excellent video that really lays out really good reminders that any drummer should follow. Thanks Billy and DC!
patrice_bangkok Says There is no wrong, Alberto65... :-)
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 1:32 PM
Making mistakes is part of the learning process! Being open & listening to good advice, like Billy is giving here [thanks, btw!], is a good thing.
May I add a few things that crossed my mind while watching the video.
1. I've been recording myself (practicing alone & rehearsing with bands) using my Apple laptop's built-in microphone. The quality is surprisingly good! (I'll soon give my new MacBook Pro's built-in camera a try.)
2. Keeping track of one's progress is a great idea. Agree 100 %.
3. Slowing stuff down is also important. Slow tempi can be very tricky.
4. My mentor, Joe Huss, always recommended to *not* play at 100 % of your ability at a gig/rehearsal, so you would still be able to comfortably pull off the show even on a bad day.
Alberto65 Says Re: There is no wrong, Alberto65... :-)
Submitted On: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 - 12:32 AM
Thanks patrice, i am doing my recordings on a handycam, not bad for listening to mistakes, advice 3 is also a good thing, the 4th advise is also good because most of us thing that giving our 100% ability, is the best thing, but your mentor had a reason and the experience, to do so.
thanks for the great advise, i apreciate good drummers sharing knowledge with intermediate drummers like me, and believe me these three past weeks i´ve learned a lot whit you guys thanks a lot, maybe later i will have the chance to thank your good will!
Drum Dog Says Practicing Smart
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 11:20 AM
Finally got around to signing up on the site and glad I did. Great, practical advice from Billy. Thanks Drummer Connection!
Peter Watson Says playing smart
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 11:18 AM
This is good stuff! There are a few (!) weaknesses in my playing ability, so I'm going to take your advice and record my gigs this weekend. Thsnks for that!
billy ashbaugh Says Re: playing smart
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 1:13 PM
Please let me know how it works out!
Adam Mendelsohn Says Thanks Billy. I'm returning
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 11:11 AM
Thanks Billy. I'm returning to the drums after a long absence, so I feel pretty overwhelmed with all the various things to practice. The first question I have been asking myself is exactly what this covers: how to practice. Thanks for the advice. I think this will give me some better direction than what I've been doing lately. Thanks again!
billy ashbaugh Says Re: Thanks Billy. I'm returning
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 1:12 PM
Awesome! You're very welcome. Glad you're back behind the kit...have fun!
drumfreak Says Thank you!
Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 10:42 AM
Thanks for the lesson Billy! This is good stuff, it shows you don't have to pick up a drum stick to teach!
Alberto65 Says practicing smart
Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 13, 2010 - 2:36 PM
billy these advices are worth gold, i think i´ve seen the ligth now, i was doing it all wrong, thanks man , thanks for shar
ing your experience with all drummers who are willing to get the most out of the practice time. god bless you man¡
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