I was thinking of playing the drums keep me busy. Will I have to learn to read music to play? I have a pretty good rhythm, I just can't read music. I have a drum set to use that my dad owns, I mess around with it sometimes, but I don't know if I need sheets to play songs.
2007-05-04 19:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by biggajigga721 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
My dad actually doesn't play drums, he's in a band and he has the most storage for everything. He plays bass. He's been playing for almost 30 years.
2007-05-04 19:23:57 · update #1
I've been playing for over a decade now and I've never read a sheet of music. Practice practice practice. As long as you feel the music and you have a passion for rhythm, you'll go as far as you desire.
2007-05-04 19:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in many bands over the years and in that time I have come across two drummers that couldn't read music. One had the worst style and would always throw everyone off and the other was really incredible. I guess it comes down to how much you love music and how much you enjoy playing drums. I'm a lead singer and I can't read music, but I live to sing and I soak in every lyric and that makes me a better performer and easy to work with. I feel it's a personal thing and if you think you can play drums without learning to read music... you go for it!!! Best of luck, friend =)
2007-05-05 02:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by La Femme Nikita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to play it exactly the same way every time, yes you need to read music. While we're on the subject, do you know if Ringo Starr was a great drummer?
2007-05-04 19:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if you go for drum lessons, they will teach you to read music. Reading music helps you know how fast or slow to tap your drums.
2007-05-04 19:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they hav tab for drums as well but if most of the drummers i know dont read music for drums and even guitars.
2007-05-04 19:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Silentgoodbye@myspace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried asking your dad? well if he plays he can answer that for you. or if you no anyone else who plays. but im sorry thats a question i have actually been wondering myself lol. i say try an learn!!! you said you have a pretty good beat. just try an learn whatever you have to just to play! lol.
2007-05-04 19:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by I Luv Joel Madden!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, drummers only need tabs.
you can learn to read music if u want, it might be helpful later on!
2007-05-04 19:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by scary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sort of. There are no notes, obviously, just x's marking rhythm. But it's still on a staff and everything.
2007-05-04 19:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bf is a drummer and he said only if they want to become session players
2007-05-04 19:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-15 20:47:44 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋