| Great
lesson today, Jorge! It was nice to meet you and get started.
You have a lot of natural ability, and I can't wait to see you
progress as a student.
Lesson Notes:
Technique notes:
1. Shake hands with
the stick to check you grip. Keep the gap between your thumb and
index finger CLOSED!
2. Leave about an inch of the butt end sticking out of the back
of your hand.
3. Make sure the stick stays between your knuckles and the first
knuckle on your fingers. Try not to change your grip when playing.
4. Loosen your wrist joint and allow the stokes to initiate there
rather than with the arm. The less arm motion the better, usually.
5. Use your fingers to help you with the stroke remembering to
keep a firm grip at your FULCRUM- where the thumb and index finger
grip the stick.
6 . Hit the hi-hat on the edge of the cymbals with the shoulder
of the stick for a more meaty sound.
7 . Remember that setup is KEY to maximizing you playing ability.
Make SURE you are comfortable behind the kit. If not, adjust what
needs adjusting.
8. STAY LOOSE!
Click here
for a downloadable file that explains LOTS of good basic technique
stuff.
Assignment:
1. Simple Grooves
I wrote for you!
2. Practice your technique - constantly do a "self-check"
to make sure you are utilizing proper technique.
3. Find the drummers names who played with the 10 bands you mentioned.
4. Bring in a CD of your favorite music so we can begin to learn
some actual tracks.
5. BUY OUR NEW BOOK - Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method - Click
here
for a link where you can buy it off the web.
6. Next lesson will be the first of our 4 ($160) |