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It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts.
​It's what you put into the practice.
Eric Lindros
But time, focus, perseverance, and hard work do count. 

David

February 26th, 2022

2/26/2022

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Students who can count get to play with others.
​Why use a metronome?
  1. Learning to play to an external beat will pay dividends when you begin to play with others.
  2. You will learn where and when you are rushing. Especially if you record yourself doing it.
  3. Your sense of time will improve. Time is the flow in music. The metronome will help teach you not to rush or drag. Drumming is all about time.

​How to use the metronome.
  1. Count aloud. 1&2&3&4& etc. 
  2. Start slow with simple rudimental exercises.
  3. Record yourself and evaluate. You will learn from the feedback a recording supplies. 
  4. Play one note per click, then 2 notes, then 3, and finally 4 notes. Keep counting aloud. No silent counting.
  5. If you are having trouble, clap rhythm patterns from your pieces while counting aloud. Do this slowly.
  6. If you can’t count aloud and play, ask your teacher for help. They will be thrilled you asked.
 
If I can help you learn to count, call me.
 
David
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