if you want to learn the drumming feel, you should play on acoustic drums. The head tension, the rebound, the feeling you develop whether you should hit that 12" rack or the 10", the sweet tones of wood, the singing of your bass drum, even the smell of your cymbals. It all adds to a drum feel. I have never met a drummer who has only played e-kits being able to even play a simple shuffle on an acoustic kit.
Thanks for the comment! Just keep practicing on whatever kit you have-the key is not to get discouraged by your setup. I’m demonstrating this technique on an electronic kit, but an acoustic kit will definitely respond differently.
Right on. I've been working on ghost notes lately. Using the simple drum beat you were putting ghost notes on the A of 2 and A of 4 came easy. Then I worked on your example. I can do alright with that. Then I started trying on the E of 1 and E of 3. That took awhile but I kinda got it. The I tried the E of 2 and E of 4. I cannot get a ghost note after a snare hit. Any tips?
Achieving a ghost note immediately after the snare hit can be tricky! The key is in controlling your stick rebound and maintaining a light touch for that ghost note, and focus on minimizing the stick’s velocity. Try keeping a relaxed grip and practice at super slower tempos to really nail the timing and volume. It’s not just a light touch, but an intentional soft stroke that brings out subtle nuances in your groove. Have fun!
If I’m unison on the 4 with the hi-hat and the snare, and natural alternating has the (e) with the left, does that mean the snare on the 4 should be with the right or the left?
if you want to learn the drumming feel, you should play on acoustic drums. The head tension, the rebound, the feeling you develop whether you should hit that 12" rack or the 10", the sweet tones of wood, the singing of your bass drum, even the smell of your cymbals. It all adds to a drum feel. I have never met a drummer who has only played e-kits being able to even play a simple shuffle on an acoustic kit.
Thanks for the comment! Just keep practicing on whatever kit you have-the key is not to get discouraged by your setup. I’m demonstrating this technique on an electronic kit, but an acoustic kit will definitely respond differently.
Right on. I've been working on ghost notes lately. Using the simple drum beat you were putting ghost notes on the A of 2 and A of 4 came easy. Then I worked on your example. I can do alright with that. Then I started trying on the E of 1 and E of 3. That took awhile but I kinda got it. The I tried the E of 2 and E of 4. I cannot get a ghost note after a snare hit. Any tips?
Achieving a ghost note immediately after the snare hit can be tricky! The key is in controlling your stick rebound and maintaining a light touch for that ghost note, and focus on minimizing the stick’s velocity. Try keeping a relaxed grip and practice at super slower tempos to really nail the timing and volume. It’s not just a light touch, but an intentional soft stroke that brings out subtle nuances in your groove. Have fun!
If I’m unison on the 4 with the hi-hat and the snare, and natural alternating has the (e) with the left, does that mean the snare on the 4 should be with the right or the left?