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New to drumming! I stink!
BEEFHAMMA:
I stink at the drums that is. My name is Dan, I play keys, bass, and guitar...figured I might as well buy an e-kit to have as well. Just put it together last night (Alesis Nitro mesh) and it sounds really good to me for $300. Excited and can't wait to (try to) learn!
Freightshaker:
Practice, practice, practice. :) I'd also suggest picking up a practice pad. I have an Evans Real Feel and it works well.
rhysT:
Maybe try some Drumeo 'deodorant' with these free video lessons: http://www.freedrumlessons.com/drum-lessons/
BEEFHAMMA:
Thanks for the suggestions. I've checked out some Drumeo videos and some others on YouTube for some drills. After a couple weeks I can already tell how much better I've become. As my skill increases, my wife's yelling at me to stop decreases.
orion32:
Hey Beef. I'm new to drumming too. Have been playing less than a year. I found some really great videos by Gordy Knudtson on youtube. (He's the drummer for Steve Miller). I found his videos on stick technique and holding very helpful. Before watching his videos I was holding onto the sticks like I was choking a snake and wondering why my arms, wrists, and hands were getting tired so quickly.
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