One thing that has helped me over the years is to listen to the great players and get them in my ears, so to speak. There is so much great music out there and different drumming styles which I want to try! When I hear something that bends my ears, I try to keep listening in an effort to understand what’s going on:
- What makes it special?
- How is the drummer getting that particular snare sound?
- What is it about this particular groove that just makes people want to dance?
I seek out videos, but I also really like using just my ears — it seems to make my hearing more acute when I’m with other musicians. I want to be able to get the feel that I heard earlier when I’m playing that tune, or even something similar. The more it’s already in my ears, then the better my chances. OK, time to go practice!
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