Hello people of the Internet,
Wanted to write a quick bit on what I feel is a VERY IMPORTANT part of a student’s (which we all are) practice regiment; counting and ultimately, singing different sudvisions(Ie note values) while playing. Many years ago I was very fortunate to study with Chris Adams, the co-author of Gary Chester’s breakthrough drum instructional books The New Breed and the New Breed II. These books emphasized four- way and ultimately five-way coordination/indepence exercises and mastery. The book emphasized the concept that the voice was the fifth limb, and by being able to sing quarter notes while playing, this would strengthen the drummer’s sense of time. I can’t tell you how many of my students have improved their sense of groove and time by working on these methods. Most often, the idea of using the voice as a fifth limb, because of its initial akwardness, is resisted. However, it soon becomes obvious how this method can improve one’s “inner clock”.
Give it a try, you won’t be dissapointed….and if you haven’t studied with the New Breed Method, take a look…you will be challenged!
Until next time, keep creating…ML
The importance of counting/singing while practicing
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