Ive been in band forever and now i want to be in the drumline. Im open to any and all drums, but no one thinks i can do it cause ive been playing tuba. Can anyone help me learn easy ways to play the drums?
2007-02-07 03:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
get a book and learn the basics. Or get a teacher. Have one of the kids already on the drum line teach you what you need to know.
2007-02-07 04:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by musicaangelica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most in likely if you were to move from the tuba to the drumline they would have you try out on the bass drum. There are some easy ways to get your ability going faster. I would just try some simple drumline warm ups like 8 on a hand to start with until you feel comfortable with the movement between the hand and stick to the drum. If you have what it takes just go for it and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I also wanted to swith to drumline in high school and was a trumpet player. When auditions came around I was offered a spot in the tenor line or quads. It goes to show that brass players are the more talented of the band. I never switched but played with them during winter drumline. So just practice what I have told you and ask for some advice from your band director.
2007-02-07 11:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by M K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also play the TUBA, and I can't see why you'd want to switch...but, I think drums are awesome too, so it's all good. You want to get a rhythm book, a practice pad, and some sticks. The last thing you want to do is try out and not know how to play at all. Practice at home, at school, during band. That's what the guys in my band do. Talk to the guy's in the drum line as well. I know there drummers and they can be a little weird...well, REALLY weird...but let them know your interested and they might help you out. And either way, if they say you need to get better on your own, or they agree to help you... still get a practice pad, and rhythm book, and practice as much as you can.
2007-02-07 17:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by abacus314 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pratice a lot....lol. thats what everyone always says.
but like being in the drumline, you have to make sure your techique is good. so maybe you can talk to your drumline instructor to get the basic stuff down. then you should probably already be able to read rhythms sinice you play the tuba. so the last part is just building up your chops or muscles. seriously, if u have a metronome, turn that one and play 8th notes with it on both hands. and slow move the tempo up. of course there are other things to learn but thats something to start with. also get a drum pad to practice on.
2007-02-07 19:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by dlo902 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a drum, stand in the line... there you have it a drum line
2007-02-07 16:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Cody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRACTICE.......................................
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a lot
2007-02-07 11:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dale D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋