When we first learned how to play the drums, we learned a few basic beats, and maybe a fill or two. But taking your drumming to the next level requires more.
Beginning drum students and experienced pros have one thing in common. Whether playing in the garage or on the biggest stages in the world, you still must practice.
Unfortunately, this usually requires playing with other musicians, which is not always possible with everyone’s busy schedule. Another drawback is there may come a point where you’ve outgrown the people you play with and need more challenge to continue improving.
Or you may find yourself labeled as a particular style and unable to break out of your genre. How does a country drummer gain any experience with Jazz for example? Or Funk? Once you’ve been pigeonholed, it can be tough for anyone to see you as anything else. Remember when Garth Brooks tried to break into rock? Even he was shut down quickly and he’s Garth Brooks!
But what choice do you have? Well, the only other real option until now was to practice playing drums on your own. And as you know, this can be tedious or even downright boring. (Think about it… how many times can you play Wipeout or Zeppelin’s Rock & Roll without finally wanting to stick a drumstick in your eye?)
Now there is a tool available called a play along CD. Lets take a look at what exactly it is, as well as how you can use it to improve your playing in any style.
Play along CD is just a fancy name for a recording that’s missing one of the instrument tracks. Its like a Karaoke recording (although not nearly as cheesy sounding.) Karaoke removes the vocal track and allows you to sing along. A play along CD is the same thing, but with your instrument missing. This allows you to play your part of the song.
As a drummer, for example, you pick up a drum play along CD, jam it in the player, dig in behind your kit, and start playing right away. You get the whole band in the room with you. Even better, it allows you to get extremely creative with the music, maybe even coming up with something cooler than the original track.
If you’re a drummer you have to practice. No doubt about that. And you could practice with a simple metronome and sticks, but it wouldn’t be much fun. If you wish to be a great drummer, you have to know time, meter, groove, and feel. And you won’t master these things unless you play with a band live, on CD, or otherwise. But when you nail these things, you will be the drummer getting the call for the next gig, regardless of your style.
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