54below Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hi drummers! I live in LA and my name is Austin. I'm new to all of this so any advice on how to play really really well would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Hi and welcome. There are lots of folks here with extensive musical experience, rudimental drummers, set drummers, orchestral and world percussionists, not to mention other instrumentalists of all types. Best advice: Listen to and study all types of drumming and percussion from marching to classical to African, Brazilian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Rock, Jazz, R&B, ...all of it. Music is a shared language as everyone knows, but all drummers can speak it almost instantly. Cast a wide net if you really are serious about learning to "play really well". Join a drum corps, or a band (or start one). Find an instructor and/or private teacher. Oh yes, and play...every day, even if only on a drum pad or book cover. Start with a rudiment, like a paradiddle. Slow and accurate beats fast and sloppy. Speed will follow. Ok, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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