Some things that amateurs can do to get better
Practice
Wait...
didn't I mention this on the page before? Exactly.... you can never
have enough practice. Understand that this remains the single biggest
difference between you and a master
Know your equipment
This
may seem obvious, but I meet a lot of drummers who do not know what a
metronome is, or the difference between and boom and straight up stand.
Use the internet and find out as much as you can about different types
of drums, toms, snares, piccolo snares, maple snares, deep snares etc
etc. The list is endless and it all helps set up a basic understanding
of drumming for you.
Learn music
If
possible learn to read music, this will help you a lot in understanding
how music is "made". In other words time signatures, key changes etc. I
would strongly recommend you learn to play another instrument as well,
any monkey can play the guitar well... so learn that :-) Seriously
though it will help you understand music from another perspective and
it will make you even more valuable to your band, especiallly when you
get into recording sessions.
Some time codes you should know as a beginner
- 4/4 This is your basic rock beat. learn it well!
- 3/4 Basic swing beat, depends on the style of music you play, but always good to know
- 6/8
Shuffle beat. This is used a lot in modern music and is often switched
with a 4/4 during a song. My favourite beat and good fun to play
Conclusion
Finally
here is a link to a guy who makes youtube videos about the moeller
technique, as well doubles and paradiddles. Check it out
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