You know, a great many of us drummers spend hours doing lots of things to improve our drum sounds and our drumming abilities.

We spend hours figuring out how to make set-up adjustments to place the various components of our kits in the best position for our playing techniques. 

To get our toms positioned in the best heights and angles for our own reach. 

To get the cymbals placed in the best spots and at the best tilt angles. 

To get the heads tensioned for the best sounds, and to pick out the sticks that have the right feel. 

All of that is good and necessary……. to get your kit ready to perform the best it can for you.

But what are you doing to make sure your practice sessions produce progress and the desired results?

Well, one size doesn’t fit all, when it comes to practice routines.  Plus.....only YOU can identify your weaknesses and develop a realistic plan to work them out.

To maximize your results I suggest that you:

Record (or video) yourself playing the problem rhythm, beat, or section of a tune.

Listen to it with honest and critical ears.

Determine what the problem or problems are.

Break the problems down into sections, and work on them one at a time.  (bass drum, hats, snare, etc.)

Do that because you have to be able to play the individual pieces before you can put them all together with total confidence.

It may take time to master the problematic parts, so be determined and patient. Don’t give up or stop short of success.  Stay focused on your plan.

It's basically a walk before you try to run kind of approach. 

Maybe ithese thought s will help you get your playing to the next level.

Tags: Pratice