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Playing a One Handed Drum Roll for Beginners
The one handed drum roll is a pretty fancy technique. It's not something a beginner tends to try out, but if you've been playing the drums for sometime you might enjoy these tips.
I'm going to explain the basics of playing the one handed drum roll, but for more detailed instruction you may want to consider a video lesson or dvd.
In the grip
The technique to make the one handed roll happen is all in the grip. You want to hold the drum stick loosely and keep your middle, ring and pinky fingers loose on the underside of the stick. Your fingers should be loose enough that with a squeeze and light movement of the wrist the drum stick will hit the snare drum.
The Movement
Using your wrist and arm hit the snare once. Just as the head of the stick leaves the snare squeeze your fingers and make a slight movement of the wrist to help propel the stick and loosen your fingers again. This will cause the drum stick to hit the snare again.
The key is in the fingers as you can move them much faster then you can your wrist and arm.
The Timing
When perfecting the one handed drum roll there is a lot to do about timing. You need to pay close attention to when the stick leaves the snare after it's first contact and then make the motion to hit it again right after so you get a smooth drum roll moving.
Not Just for Drum Rolls
Learning this early on in your drumming career is important because the same motion isn't only used for a drum roll. It's a great movement to play quickly on the high-hat or ride cymbal as well. You'll find once you master the one handed movement described here you'll be incorporating it into every day playing.
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For more detail on the one handed roll consider a drum lesson dvd. With video instruction you'll receive more detailed demonstrations of how to perfect this movement. A great course we suggest to most beginners is learn and master drums
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Beginner Drum Sets, what to look out for?
Contrary to what you may have been told, it is possible to enter the world of percussion and find a good quality drum sets without spending thousands of dollars. Drum equipment is available in various quality levels to suit the needs of everyone. You simply need to understand your percussion needs, and then know what to look for.
If you have an elementary student interested in joining the school instrumental program, you can generally purchase a single starter snare drum, on a snare drum stand and a pair of light weight drum sticks for a minimum investment. If you are sensitive to the "noise," a beginner drummer often makes, portable practice pads are also available. These make it possible for your young drummer to practice for hours, and you will never hear them. You can even purchase an entire drum set of practice pads simulating a total drum set including cymbals, for the young rocker to rock out and not disturb the rest of the house. Remo produces good practice pads and practice sets.
For those of you thinking of purchasing a complete drum set, several questions should be considered before making this decision.
While it is possible to "save" money on the initial purchase by buying a "cheaper" drum set, it could cost you money in the long run. Not only will a higher quality drum set produce better sounds and tones for your young rock star to get started with, it will also last longer and give you a better resale opportunity should he or she decide to trade up later. You can find quality starter drum sets at affordable prices. If you decide not to continue, you can also sell these drum sets later.
The price of a drum set is determined by the quality, hardness and thickness of the drum shell, and the durability of the hardware. The harder the wood and the more durable the hardware, the more the drum set will cost. Later in the drumming life, different woods, and how they are layered together, produce different types of sounds such as Jazz, Classical, Rock…. For now, stick to the basics of a solid wood a durable hardware.
Not often thought about, but equally important is the throne, or drum stool that the drummer will be sitting on while they play. They come in many heights and sizes. You want to make sure that you purchase a throne that is comfortable, and adjustable. Many thrones also offer back support if desired. The wrong throne can result in discomfort, difficulty play or difficulty reaching the drums. A simple kitchen chair will not do the trick because the throne needs to "spin" as the drummer moves around the drum set.
Now for the drum sticks. A young drummer will want a light weight pair of sticks. Something that is easy for them to control. We recommend something made from Hickory that is a 5A or 5B size.
Finally the new drummer will need cymbals. Usually a starter kit may include a Hi-Hat, one crash cybal and one ride cymbal. We often want more, but this will get any new drummer started. Again, you will find that there are thousands of variations. The difference between these cymbals are often personal choices, quality, durability, and if they were "hand hammered." For now, it's best to stick to a starter pack. Almost all brands offer at least one starter pack, and they are usually to most affordable option. This will give the young drummer the opportunity to determine if he or she wants a specific sound, and what it may be.
About the Author
Percussion intructor for 25 years. 8 different high schools, 10 different non-profit organizations, hundreds of private students, a military academy and over 50 championship awards. Owner MyDrumCenter.com
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