What are you working on at the moment?
« Thread started on: Apr 20th, 2007, 09:44am »
I have heaps of drum books that I use for teaching and my own practice and I'm always getting new ones to expand my horizon's. Some of the books I'm working on at the moment are: Groove Essentials by Tommy Igoe Master Studies by Joe Morello Virgil Donati Ultimate Play Along Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming by Bobby Rondinelli
I'd be interested to hear what everyone is working on.........
Re: What are you working on at the moment?
« Reply #1 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 12:29pm »
I haven't had the chance to practise properly in about 3 weeks now!! Very frustrating!
But when I finally get more practise time (hopefully this Satuday) I'll be continuing where I left off:
Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming
Also, I've been playing along with some more basic rock songs by bands such as Evanescense, Muse and Porcupine Tree. I love playing all the complex stuff, but I find that it's really important for me to also practise along with the more basic stuff (not that most stuff PT do can be considered 'basic') to help keep me rock solid. I suppose because I never hear myself recorded in a professional situation I can't hear if I actually sound good with a band or not.
Oh, and my Sony in-ears arrived today! I'll hopefully get to test them out on Saturday (maybe even Friday). My biggest concern is that they won't seal out the outside (drum) noise properly, but being as they have a very high RRP, I would hope they'll do a good job!
I'm also working through bits in your Advanced book, Chris. I'm finding different ways to apply bits and pieces, like doing the 16th notes and triplets with doubles with my feet (eg. RLR L R LRL R L or RRL R L RRL R L).
Re: What are you working on at the moment?
« Reply #2 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 5:50pm »
That's a good idea. I'm actually in the process of updating all 3 books, adding variations and stuff. I've found that after teaching from them for the last few years that I've found new ways of teaching the ideas. I don't suppose I'll ever be fully satisfied with my books because there are always new approaches to old exercises.
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