The only issue is that I am a bit behind (late) on the learning curve (I would imagine).
So the question I have for you \u201cOld Folks\u201d is... If my goal is to learn drum kit for playing rock/jazz tunes with a praise band in my church ... Should I be taking private lessons concentrating on drumming technique / sticking / rudiments first? Or should I be concentrating on learning the common drum grooves and limb coordination first or a little bit of both at the same time?
In other words ... What would be the most efficient path to playing a kit well enough for performance (assuming I am typical 47 year old adult learner) .... before I become REALLY old?
Todd
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As long as the young pups around here don't run us out to the "DTXpress-Old Folks Home-Yahoogroups", there is nothing wrong with feeling old but going through a second (or third) childhood..... ; )
OGD (Fast approaching the big 50)
From: emf []
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 10:35 AM
To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Spam:[DTXpress] Re: Which E-Drums Produce Least Bad Vibes?
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "drumsonly2002" wrote:
>
> I am the young pup in the group! 49 almost 50 years old!!! My joints
> feel like someone kicked me after playing an intense gig. That's why
I
> had to relearn my technique 5 years ago, wrist pain. Invested in the
> Jim Chapin video, a few lessons from a good drum instructor, and
> personal instruction from Jim Chapin himself to "fine tune my
Moller".
> My body is not what it use to be, and after a gig I feel like I had a
> mule run over me, but my speed power and endurance is a lot better
due
> to not straining my self incorrectly and waisting energy slamming the
> drums improperly. I was 45 when I re trained for better snare drum
> techniques. right now working on some fast double kick work. Never
> thought i would still be playing at 50 but feel like I am just
getting
> started. working on some nice solo's too. Drums forever!!!!
Sounds like you're going through your second childhood, and I mean
that in a good way. I must say, however, that I'm more than happy to
relinquish seniority.
Ed
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