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 Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:29 pm
I'm in the school's new drumline. This is the first time I've picked up a pair of drumsticks. I started out playing bells for the first 2 days, but switched to quads / Tenor.
I'm having a hard time with learning rhythem, but a much MUCH harder time with knowing what beats I'm suppose to switch hands on. I also have problems with reading the music.
Can any of you give me basics that may help me out?
Also, does anyone know any websites that might be helpful for a novice percussionist?
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:07 pm
Hi, fellow tenor drummer here ^_^
I know what you're going through, and I can tell you now that not every tenor drummer, no matter how many years they played, can still understand the same problems you have. Let alone can they handle lifting those heavy things for prolonged periods of time xd
Since your problems are somewhat vague, you're free to PM me with any specific problems you need solved or explanations to understand. Happy to help when you need it ^_^
But stay with the tenors. underappreciated as they may seem, they're the best drums in the 'line razz
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:25 am
Here is a good tip if you think that you are moving in tempo, look at the person in front of you(the other tenor player, you must be almost touching his/her drum.
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:24 pm
If there are other more expirienced tenor players, they may be the best people to help you with the basics.
You could also probably just google for help. I think there are websites for Vic Firth, or other drum companies who have free information.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:56 pm
*hugs* oh thank god it's possible. I'm switching onto line this year (from flute (yeah I know it's a weird switch)) I'm nervous about rythms and stuff but I'm going for bass so at least I don't have to worry about switching hands
Under appreciated my EYE! I love the Quads with every fiber of my being (even if I can barely pick them up let alone PLAY them) I admit they're not very appreciated out of the line but, with-in the line, the tenors get their respect. There's always at least 3 people on Basses that want to be on tenor but aren't good enough quite yet. domokun heart
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:43 pm
If you wanna be pimpin' on the quads, heres a few tips; learn to play snare a bit. practice your diddles a lot, and don't give up. I did and I got thrown on as Cymbal captain. I miss mike n' ike.(my tenors)
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:26 pm
I just started the ensemble this semester in percussion. The others are trying to teach me snare, but for right now I'm sticking with bells and bass drum. Here's a few helpful hints: my teacher told me (along with the other percussionists) that drummers try not to use a lot of energy with their hits, so just relax your arms and wrists and practice. And yes, it does help if you learn snare a little bit. You can go to the closest music store and buy a pair of wooden sticks and a practice pad so you can practice at home. Keep with it, and so will I!
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:00 pm
You might want to consider taking out a subscription to Modern Drummer. It's a magazine specifically for drummers. About midway through the magazine they usually have some sort of practice piece that helps you to build strength as a player, works on diddles/ double bounces, hand switches and cross-overs, rythem, sticking, etc. It's alot of help.
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:33 pm
Not to be rude but..
Who puts a beginner on tenor drums? gonk
Do you really want to play tenors? I think maybe you should switch to a more basic drum at first.. tenors are hard to play. It would be a really good lesson for you, but for the sake of the whole drumline, maybe you should start out on a easier instrument?
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:27 am
yea tenors are like the heaviest besides 5th bass which is what i play so your going to have back problems for a while if your marching tenors and if you have a drum corps like helping you in band camp the best way to impress them is to stay as stillo as possible and try not to wiggle the tenors. you have to have calfs of steel for marching tenors believe me
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:43 am
Uhh....switch to symbols.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:57 pm
As a Texas snare drummer i am in the best of the best. I'm sure you all are familiar with all the famous texas schools. First off we get there by lots of practice and dedication. For a newbie my tips would be short. First thing first learn to count and work your tech. basic mechanics is the most important aspect of drumming. Traditional or american it doesnt matter if tech sucks you fail my test. Second step is to learn to listen. Stay in beat with the other snares or in your case tenors. Make sure you sound like one drumer. That is the ultimate goal. A list of good drumline warm-ups:
Eights: 8 beats per hand then switch repeat for about 20 minutes then move to the next exercise. Make sure to practice at the different heights. 3inch, 6 inch, and 9 inch. Fortissimo should be a vertical stoke.
Bucks: Basically accent tap. same rythm as eights of course just different heights per stroke.
WITH ALL ROLLS make sure the second beat is just as loud as the first!!!
4:4: 4 beats of eigths and then 4 beats of rolls.
2:2: 2 beats of eigths and then 2 beats of rolls.
That is a basic warm-up list. Add flams, triplets, paradiddles and such later on after you have mastered these.
A common modo with my drumline is, SUCK LESS. You will never be perfect so never stop practicing.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:01 pm
BTW why the heck did they switch you to tenors??? that is a wild start for a beginner. Bass drum or pit would be better for a first year percussionist.
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:46 pm
You should go out and by vic firth at almost any music store. Ussaly around 20-30$. Its wat i used to learn begginner percusssion (beats, rythems exc.)
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