jeffro5150 Says Thanks

Submitted On: Monday, Sep 10, 2012 - 7:11 PM

I just bought a metronome and can use it with headphones so this lesson was very helpful.

1stewj Says Couldn't view it on YouTube.

Submitted On: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:13 AM

Couldn't view it on YouTube. Hope to see it sometime.

JH Says Using the click

Submitted On: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 - 9:12 PM

Thanks Billy! Learning to use the click for the first time has been challenging. The extra "clicks" and sounds in my ear are very distracting but your suggestions on how to practice have helped.

thescaveman Says Billy Ashbaugh: Practicing With The Click

Submitted On: Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 3:11 PM

Billy,
Great lesson! Just diving back into playing and learning with a click. This was really informative. Can't wait to utilize your suggestions. Echoing another poster Bobby, you're a great teacher! Side note: took notice of your kick drum foot work and it seems like a really relaxed playing position. Gonna watch again & give it a try.
Thanks,
Steve

Barefoot Says Great insight and direction !

Submitted On: Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 - 9:00 PM

Mr Billy,
Appreciate you sharing your expertise. I am always encouraged not only by your playing, but equally by your communication skills. You have quite a skill to explain things in a way that a hobbyist like myself can understand and apply in practical ways. Not many professional drummers are also great teachers, you got them both down.. Bobby

g2tony Says billy click tracking

Submitted On: Monday, Mar 21, 2011 - 10:12 PM

billy great info and timing,but what do you use to measure these tracks (ie) what metronome are you using as mine doesnt do the said sub divisions.i am from the uk,what model metronome is capable to break up the sub divisions can you suggest any so i can look for them thankyou.

rreno112 Says Great Lesson- Thanks

Submitted On: Sunday, Jan 2, 2010 - 11:35 PM

Great lesson once again. Thanks.

On your first example with the 16th note click you did a linear fill. Is it possible to tell me the pattern of the fill? I was trying to figure it out on the vid. and couldn't get it. Thanks again.

RReno

froster Says Looks like a nice lesson...

Submitted On: Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 - 8:32 AM

Hey Billy,

I really want to view this lesson but for some reason YouTube says that it's blocked in my country due to copyright grounds. Is anyone else getting the same problem as I am? Thanks.

grummer Says Thank you!

Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 - 9:32 AM

Great lesson, cleared up some questions I had. I've recently joined a band and I've started using the click every time we play, whether that's rehearsing or playing live. I use a small mixer, connect the metronome on one input and the monitor on another and plug in my headphones. That way I can balance the click with the music so I can hear both clearly.
The only thing is that I have to always let everybody know where the time is - ie in parts where there's only guitars playing or something - by either clicking the sticks or the hi-hat etc. But it makes everything feel nice and tight.

Thanks again Billy.

drumfreak Says Billy Ashbaugh: Practicing With The Click

Submitted On: Monday, Nov 15, 2010 - 11:06 PM

Same here, take out the click or the music and I get lost easily. Thanks for the lesson Billy!

b2solo Says Cool lesson!

Submitted On: Monday, Nov 15, 2010 - 7:49 PM

Hey Billy

Thanks for the lesson!

What metronome do you use (mine is dieing)?

A lot of great advice, for sure. I tend to play with the click all the time.

Without the Click my drum instructor told me I have great time, but push the beat. He thought it was great, and asked me if it was intentional. I had to admit, that I was trying to hit the beat dead on...

Somehow practicing with music (a band or play along) is easier for me. But I have not recorded myself yet! (The acid test!)

cheers, eddie