Beginner Drummers Essential Tips
Be patient, learn the drums one step at a time
As you start on your first lesson as a beginner – know that learning a musical skill takes time, and it is all about being patient in your lessons. There is no denying the fact that becoming a musician can sometimes take several years as well. Until then, you need to persevere and always demonstrate resilience. When you implement focused practice under the guidance of an expert, your desired goals will be attained in no time!
Analyze the ‘angle of attack’ or the drumming style
The all-time famous American grip (in which the drumsticks are the extension of the lower arm with the thumb in the 3/4th position) is known to produce the classic 60-80 degrees of the angle of attack while drumming.
With that being said, it becomes simpler to target the inner concentric rings of the drum’s body while allowing you to access both the wrists as well as the fingers easily. Other grips including the French Grip (with your thumb on the top) and the German Grip (with your thumb on the sides) are also pretty useful. Still, the American Grip is regarded as the best one out there.
Using fingers, arms and wrist
Initially, some newbies are known to inefficiently use their arms instead of their wrists for propelling the sticks. If you wish to avoid the same, it is recommended to grab the right forearm with the left hand, which helps immobilize the right arm.
Bonus Tip: Choose the drum set wisely
Just like learning to play the piano, you will excel faster if you have a set of drums at home for you to practice every day. However, choosing a drum set requires a lot of considerations from budget, space, and sometimes neighbors because an acoustic drum set produces a loud sound. An electronic drum set is the most suitable one for the Singapore residential environment. With its compact design, requires less space, is budget-friendly, and won’t need to worry about the neighbors complaining about the loud sound due to the silent practice feature with the headphones you will get a comfortable drumming experience at home. Not to mention, it comes in many types and models which you can check on this page: Electronic Drum Set.
