Tuesday, April 30, 2013

How to become a solid intermediate drummer?  Trinity Guildhall Book 3 - grades 3 and 4, will get you there.  There are two rudiment studies, one performance piece played with a track, and a solo composition played to a metronome or a solid feel at a set tempo.  My students learn other songs and styles to supplement and did I say it... To actually enjoy and develop as a creative and technically sound drummer and musician.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum Classes in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kk2

Monday, April 29, 2013

Trinity Guildhall grade exam book 2 (grades 3 and 4) has the technical, rudimental, performative knowledge and application to turn a beginner into a solid intermediate drummer.  An excellent drummer with a great teacher will teach a more balanced, and personal method of approaching drum kit education.  This involves listening to and learning a wide range of styles and music from the 1930s onwards...  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum teacher in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kh1

Friday, April 26, 2013

Drum lessons involve an understanding of a variety of musical concepts and styles. Trinity Guildhall grade 1 and 2, book one teaches a novice drummer the skills to read music, play songs, understand theory and rudiment application.  With this book and a good teacher you are on a steady path to being able to drum with confidence.  From West London Drum Tutor.  Drum classes in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4k32

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The drum text Modern Reading Text in 4, Louis Bellson, is an important text that shows how to read tied notes, syncopation in 4th, 8th and 16th, 32nd and triplet notes.  These ideas are then directly transferable onto the drum kit with an endless range of possibilities and applications.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4jva  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London.    

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Stick Control for the Snare Drummer, george Lawrence Stone (), is a pivotal book containing basic to highly advanced patterns with different LR sticking and accents.  This book is a time tested classic and contains rare and valuable information From west London drum tutor, drum classes in harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4jdl

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

No drum library would be anything without Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Rhythms for the Drum Set (The Drummers' Collective).  This important drum text has information about Afro-Cuban rhythms with sections introduced by an expert and experienced drummer in their particular field.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4j81 From West London Drum Tutor, Drum tutor in Harrow, London, UK

Friday, April 19, 2013

Jim Chapman is an amazing drummer and has done much to promote drumming as a craft and art and has shown that drumming stands alone and is not just 'an accompaniment instrument'.  The skills and knowledge espoused in this book is of the highest order.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum tuition in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4fzg

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Teaching drums to adults is a mixed bag, as they have been using their body and mind in a more routine fixed way.  Children are less coordinated and capable of doing complex motor tasks, but they have greater access to the new and undiscovered.  Though adults are, contrary to popular belief, much better learners as they have more mind body connectivity and coordination.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London www.westlondon-drumtutor.com 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Drum lessons for those whom are attempting to rebalance their mind body connection is a legitimate tool and a good one.  I have had success with my latest students and can see how drum lessons give them a new way of using their mind and body, creating new pathways and connections both in the world and within themselves.  www.westlondon-drumtutor.com From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London.  

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Reggae drumming has a relaxed chilled quality with the emphasis on the beat 2 and 4.  There is a sense of space and the whole approach is minimal and understated.  www.westlondon-drumtutor.com
From West London Drum Tutor, Drum Lessons in Harrow, London, UK