How do you know what you ought to be practicing on the drums? Well that all depends on where you are in your learning. Our goal today is to break this down and show you what “level” you’re on as a drummer so that you know exactly what to practice. Knowing which “phase of learning” you’re in and how to transition to the next one is a big deal. When you know where you stand, you can better set realistic goals. The trick, though, is in continually revisiting each of these phases. Always work the fundamentals. Always strive to stay excited and passionate about your instrument. Always work on playing better with other musicians. It all works hand in hand, and it all comes full circle eventually. If you now know which phase you’re in, dig into some of the videos below. There are lots to choose from for sure, but pick whichever grabs your attention. Enjoy! By the way - I didn't mention this in the video, but here's a PDF "summation" of everything discussed today. This is literally my outline for making the video, so if you're a visual person...enjoy! This might help "de-complicate" things.
PHASE #1 (Get Motivated!):
“The 10 Best Things About Being a Drummer!”
“Can You Learn Drums Without a Drumset?”
“5 Tips for Getting Back into the Drums”
“How to Write Out Drum Grooves” - Notation Crash Course
PHASE #2 (Cleaning Things Up):
“What Does a Beginner Drummer Need to Practice?”
“What is Wrong With My Technique?”
“Key to Fluidity”
“Stop Practicing Rudiments”
“Why You’re Struggling With Kick Doubles”
“How Not to Hold Your Sticks”
PHASE #3 (Musicality & Listening):
“How to Write a Simple Drum Chart in 4 Minutes”
“How I Learn Songs [in Realtime-ish]”
“Why You’re Failing at Drumming Along to Songs”
“This is Why Everyone is Telling You You’re Too Loud”
Are Drumset Method Books Necessary?
How to Record a Kit with One Microphone
PHASE #4 (Knowing What to Play):
I don’t have a lot of videos on the channel really covering this topic. These two sort of touch on it, but I guess this means I know what content needs to come soon!
Are You a Pro or Amateur Drummer? Here’s the Difference:
Practicing to a Metronome Won’t Improve Your Time
PHASE #5 (Execution):
Same thing here. I don’t really have an videos specifically on this, though if you’d like to see more on my personal progress with phase #4, and #5, let me know!
Practical, helpful drum method books:
“Realistic Rock” by Carmine Appice (affiliate):
“Syncopation” by Ted Reed (affiliate):
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