If you decide to create any musical group or join an existing one, then you can choose a drum kit as an instrument, because for any musical group it is a great success to find a good drummer, especially if he has his own instruments. Therefore, it would be very useful to learn how to play the drum kit. If you decide to do this, then in the instructions below you can find some useful tips to help you master this noisy instrument.
Instructions
Step 1
First, learn to hold the sticks correctly. You need to hold them tightly, but at the same time not straining too much. When playing, do not press your elbows to the body, they should move freely. In general, try not to strain the muscles of the arms, all the stress should go only to keep the sticks in your hands.
Step 2
Learn to sit properly. Remember that drum seating is very important and has a huge impact on the quality of your drumming. You should sit so that your feet are on the ground and form an angle of 135˚. At the same time, the small drum should be at such a level that the arm bent at the elbow and the upper surface of the drum make an angle of 90˚. Adjust the position of the small drum whichever is more comfortable for you. The arms should be slightly bent at the elbows and be as if round. In this case, the arms should be, as it were, slightly extended forward relative to the body.
Step 3
Now start packaging your drum kit. Everyone can have their own - it depends on your taste and on the required sound. Usually a drum kit includes a big drum, a small drum on a tripod, a mechanical two-cymbal device (also called a Charleston), two tom-toms - small and large, a bass drum pedal, a big cymbal, a bell and, in fact, sticks.
Step 4
When placing the drums, keep in mind that the planes of both tom toms and the small drum should be flush. In this case, you will not need to constantly change the position of your hands when playing, and make unnecessary body movements that can negatively affect the quality of the game.
Step 5
Warm up before exercising. To do this, first rotate the brush in one direction or the other at least 50 times. Then take a stick in your hands and make up and down movements, also 50 times.
Step 6
For training, make yourself a special simulator. It should consist of a board on a tripod, and an elastic band should be glued on top. The fact is that practicing the drum at home is not very convenient - you will cause anxiety and inconvenience to others.
Step 7
The main thing in the process of learning to play is constant training. Only by practicing consistently and systematically can you succeed. Good luck to you!
