Anybody else drum?, if so, what's a fast way to improve your speed? Seriously?

Answer 1

I played for 30 years. Now I just teach and play occasionally. One sure way to improve your speed is to improve your accuracy.
Invest in a metronome or drum machine. If you don't already know how, then learn to read. It's not that hard. Then learn a few rudiments. There are 26 that are recognized and/or taught by most teachers but if you learn the first four you'll be okay. Consider taking lessons. Ask around there's bound to be a couple of decent teachers in your area. Check the local college or high school.
Finally, there's no substitute for PRACTICE!!!!

Answer 2

Whether you're a drumset player, rudimental drummer, or are into any other style, its really important that you develop solid technique and control (especially when dealing with any rudiment or variation of one). I recommend the book "Stick Control for the Modern Drummer" by Geaorge Lawrence Stone. It is filled with one line excercises that will reinforce various roll techniques, flams, triplets, etc. Play each line through at least 20 times, starting very slowly (under 60 bpm) and slowly accelerate until you cannot play the excercise accurately any more. Hold this speed for several repeats, then slowly deaccelerate back down. It may seem a little boring, but remember: these excercises are basically the drummer's form of push-ups and sit-ups. They may not be fun, but you won't get anywhere without them :) .

Answer 3

He should be chucked in prison but surprise surprise just because he is footballer he is given bail. I hope when he goes to cout he gets at least 15 years at the end of the day he has killed 2 poor innocent kids and nearly killed a 3rd. And lets not forget he had no insurance.......... whats his excusr for that im sure he could afford it. Its about time the judges stopped being soft on the Rich & famous and start giving out a sentance that fits the crime.

Answer 4

You need to build chops. Try playing an exercise called six minute chops. You play bucks (accent tap eight notes) for 1 minute slow on your right hand then one minute at the same slow tempo on you left hand then do the same thing at a moderate tempo with each hand then finally go as fast as you can consistently play bucks for a minute on each hand. If you do this every day you will get way better!

Answer 5

Pick favourite songs of yours with quick drumbeats, and try to drum along to them.

Answer 6

Play along with any misfits song or for that matter any good punk band.

Answer 7

Study a lot of Dragonforce music :)

Answer 8

Just practice! Use heavier sticks when practicing and use light ones when performing. It will seem much faster.

Answer 9

a metronome i believe is what they are called..u can get them at almost any music store

Answer 10

lighter sticks 7a