Anything Under The Sun

It's fun to play drums, of course that's if you're a drummer. "Reasons to play drums" is another factor to consider to enjoy the thing. It could be playing in a band, could also be just an interest that you have your own drumset in home and doing the gig with friends or with your ipod.

When I started playing drums, all I know that it requires is just a right beat and a right tempo. But as I continue playing the drums over the years together with the music band, I found out these essential things that a drummer should consider:

1. Play by the heart.

Know the song you are playing. This is knowing the message the piece is conveying. Know and feel the "substance of the song".

2. Know the proper handling of drum stick.

You may be good with the proper drum beats, your hands might be as fast as a rochet. But all will be in vain if you got sprain during the course of playing due to improper handling of stick.

3. Check the monitor speaker.

Once everyone starts playing their instrument with the vocalists having theirs microphones not to mention the existence of the audience, you might encounter difficulty hearing other instruments that may lead your drumming be in off-beat.

4. Avoid mishaps.

To avoid interruptions due to the stick that broke or a stick that slipped your hand, have a spare one placed beside you. Also, make sure that screws in each drums are tighten in its place. Know the proper sequence of songs or line-up you are playing.

There are lots of considerations a drummer could add from this citation. These are just few among the many that I know a drummer should consider. Happy drumming!