6 replies to this topic

[Drumsense]

[font=\][color="\"#000000\"]Hi everyone, below is a link of my first cover on YouTube, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could give me any feedback or constructive criticism, thanks![/color][/font]

[url="\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atY3SFBpmXg&feature=autoplay&list=UUTesgCdETeNoSkXNZTHBZzA&playnext=1\"][/url]

[Ariffy]

Well, you've got that beat down pretty well. Which is good.
There were a few timing issues there at the end.

As it's pretty much 3:10 of the same beat it's hard to give you anything to work on.

For what I can see you're going the right direction anyway. Just loosen up a bit and enjoy it

[YELLOW_TOAD]

People (and students) ask me all the time what I do to practice...and what I recommend.

I work on the following the most...every day for at least 5-10 minutes...in addition to any groove, piece, song or rudiment that I may be learning.

SINGLES (with a metronome)
DOUBLES (with a metronome)
PARADIDDILES (freestyle around the kit)
PARADIDDLE-DIDDLES (freestyle around the kit)
5-STROKE ROLLS (with a metronome)

I also select a beat - (anything) and work it to a metronome each day.


Of course I practice other things....but for me - I feel keeping the above LIST sharp keeps my live playing clean and precise.

[Nate Brown]

You sound good! To improve, continue learning new songs and drum beats. With each new thing you learn, you're that much better. Also, make sure you're practicing with a metronome so that you are developing good timing.

I also recommend, like YT mentioned above, practicing the rudiments. You want a good sounding roll and overall snare technique. Very important!

Anyone else?

[Drumsense]

Thanks for all the response guys, the video isn't very well synced with the audio but I know I'm still out of time, especially at the end. Looks like I'll be buying a metronome soon, thanks again

[blackbox]

In addition, I would suggest to work on dynamics. And concentrate on your doubles and any other rolls that feature doubles.

Keep grooving with a metronome!

[smallbutdeadly]

_{Hi, SBD here, that was cool! how long have you playing for? My only adevice would be what YT said above.. it can seem a bit boring but it works! and as metronome is really usefull. :}