Lately, I have been able to get in some extended hours practicing on my drum set. All I can say is WOW. I love the feeling that comes from this. I do take breaks, but I’m trying to get to the point during the practice session where I can feel a warm sensation in my arms. I love this feeling — being able to literally feel the blood flowing. I get a similar feeling in my legs when I’m on the elliptical during a good workout.
I’ve been starting on the snare drum — beginning at a medium tempo and with a metronome. The Tommy Igoe warm-ups from his DVD entitled, Great Hands for a Lifetime are fantastic and I highly recommend checking them out. My focus is on staying as relaxed as possible and getting a good sound from the drums. I am also concentrating on playing just a bit softer. This has been helping with that relaxation while playing.
I like playing on drums as compared to a pad, but there are times when my pad is getting a workout as well. Basically — whatever works at the time.
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