How to read drum music, part 1

In todays video, part of the "how to play drums" series, we're going over the basics on how to read drum music.

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• how
• to
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• drums
• read
• drum
• music

[chicagomike88]

Guys, I'm planning to do a new set of videos and rework this one also. It may take a bit but be patient.

Tip #1 if you want to be a GOOD drummer, beyond just being able to play, find a good teacher or mentor. Keep practicing!

[chicagomike88]

@chicagomike88 I just noticed WOW there are a lot of video's on youtube now that teach reading drum music. Some are good and carefully explain things, and others well, not so much. If you guys want me to make more, let me know. Otherwise I might not take the time since there are so many vids now. I don't do it for money or anything, rather just to help my fellow percussionists.

[lenlemsoup]

hi, have you done any blogs on notating for orchestral percussion on a more advanced level? If not any recommendations on good notation texts or guides?

[chicagomike88]

@lenlemsoup No I haven't and in fact the blog I mentioned in the video is no longer mine. One of the reasons I need to redo this video. What exactly are you trying to learn? I may be able to help if you can give me specifics. Thanks!

[lenlemsoup]

@chicagomike88 Hey, oh right so do you have a new blog now?

I'm a composer and I haven't written much for percussion. I just find that there are a lot of takes on notating percussion in orchestral music.

For example I want brushes on snare so I just indicate 'with brushes' but I'm sure there's a better way to do it!

I probably need to just work with a percussion group and learn it practically, that's the best way I think!

Thanks



[chicagomike88]

@lenlemsoup That might be a good plan, working with some percussionists if you can. It would take a good deal of writing or a few videos to begin to explain all the intricacies. Good luck!

[JenSpaceOddity]

This was very helpful; easy to understand. Thank you.

[EagleEye1024]

thx man

[MsDrummermike]

Iv played in a few London Based bands in my time as a drummer, I mainly play by ear, however looking at this Video has thrown more light for me as a drummer to keep on learning more in-put to my portfolio. It's Like chicagomike says, playing by the sheet is easy when you get to know the notes, Its really not like the ABC's the other band members got to play. Percussion is my life IM now 47 years young and loving it still after 20 years.

[XxNOOBKILLA44]

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[xBaphometHx]

@chicagomike88 Thanks for the video!

[geoff1424]

Mike thank you

[nicksaregone]

Also learn how to train your ear. I ve played with musicians who freak out when you ask them to play by ear. They look like a kid lost in a mall. You should learn both. Once again...music was invented way before writing.

[rafaeldominic06]

tnx man

[boxergirl84]

I hope you still make videos like this cause it was so helpful to me.

I'll be going to University this year to study music and was scared about failing music theory cause I'm so bad at it.

but watching your video has helped me understand it and I feel a lot better.

Thank you so much.

[RythymBeast]

@chicagomike88 Well, you have helped us, Mike!

[sixtiksix]

Thank you for making this.

[whatthephoooo]

I would like to see some more videos! its making me read music easier haha then reading it online