this should be it

**burpen** · July 20th, 2004, 08:12 PM

i used my comps mic my comp is upstairs drum set down stairs. at the begginging i have to hit record run down stairs. first thing u hear is jazzy 4/4 next funky 4/4 after is my band about 1 year ago that just happened to get on their cause i overwrote and old file cause with sound recorder u have to wiat to get the length by recorid blah blah blah but u have to wait for the band stuff. you may not want to. I await your feedback thanks. Tell me what i need to work on and where i need to go from here.
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[ July 20, 2004 08:20 PM: Message edited by: burpen ]

**burpen** · July 20th, 2004, 08:14 PM

the problem is fixed

[ July 20, 2004 08:22 PM: Message edited by: burpen ]

**burpen** · July 20th, 2004, 08:17 PM

sorry didnt mean to create a new topic

**Derek DeFields** · July 20th, 2004, 09:12 PM

http://www.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=9...1867B1317735BF

Checked it out. I'm not sure what kind of advice you're looking for so here's my general impressions;

I would practice with a metronome a bit to try and smooth your groove out. If you listen back, you can hear little "hiccups" in the time, try to smooth those out as much as you can.

From a technique standpoint I can't really comment since I can't see you playing. Probably some general technique instruction would help.

If you don't have an official teacher in your area, is there a chance you could find someone from a local high school drumline or drum corps perhaps? They might be able to assist you in your hand development which is very very difficult to learn on your own correctly.

Sounds like a good start. Hopefully this is what you're looking for.

[ July 20, 2004 06:24 PM: Message edited by: Derek DeFields ]

**peter c** · July 20th, 2004, 09:41 PM

Downloading it, now.

You know, you can edit your posts
afterwards. It's easy. Try it. If
you fix your link, more people
will download it, I'm sure.

No worries about the recording
quality. Most people don't have
the right equipment.

I concur with Derek on the tempo.
Working with a metronome is a
great thing. Look to develop the
habits that keep you in sync.

Glad to hear you in a group sit-
uation. You can tell a lot more
about a player then.

Yup. The meter is the thing. I
hear those little "hiccoughs"
that Derek mentioned. They are
causing tiny hesitations and I
can especially hear them with
that group.

Time is like a horse in that
you have to take the reigns.
Sometimes it's a mistake to
play off of others, when they
are looking for the time them-
selves. I am not sure if that
is what is happening.

You have something there. Let's
build on it.

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**burpen** · July 21st, 2004, 12:10 AM

I understand that i really need personal instruction. I am going to attempt to scavenge them off of players that are boppin'. Just the fact that i now can discuss and anyzle playihg with u guys is really helpful. It adds a new dimension to practicing; where it used to be just me simply playing and leaving alot things going unnoticed and areas of not thinking that you've brought my attention to. thx.

[ July 20, 2004 09:10 PM: Message edited by: burpen ]

**blake1** · July 21st, 2004, 12:36 AM

Hi Burpen. Welcome to this great site that Steve has created!

Now, here are a few things.

A good teacher can really help get you on the right path.

Recording yourself is the best way to really know how it sounds and feels.

1. listen and ask "how does it feel?"

2.Does it flow? meaning- are your ideas and developements without hiccups?

3. How is the mix (dynamics) between the drum/cymbals? How is the mix between all of the other band members?

Think quieter (comping) with the sn/b.d. when playing a swing feel on the cymbal.

Think heavy bass drum for rock/hip hop etc...

4. Time keeping is the most important thing a drummer can do in a traditional manner. Work with a click or metronome frequently and relax to get a nice flow.

Keep playing as much as possible and really listen and play your recordings for your teacher or other (advanced) musicians for feedback.

This is a good start. Have fun!

**burpen** · July 21st, 2004, 01:09 AM

Yeah i wasn't really relaxed as i normally am because i knew i was recording for the post and and was thinking of how to demostrate my skill level rather than groove as i regularly do. i totally hear ya!