Vid of me playin' on my myspace

[juSe]

which will help you more on control, a practice pad or a pillow?  i've been practicin' on pillows for a while to get my left hand to make a manual rebound then perfect it on a bouncy practice pad, will this be effective?

I would say that working on a pillow will help build your control.  I say that because the pillow will not rebound so you'll have work on your full range of motion.  You have to pull the stick out of the pillow to play another stroke.  Anything when done incorrectly can be detrimental.  Take your time and do it right. 

Dennis Chambers used to practice on pillows with telephone books under his arms. 

Just a thought.

[drummin4JC]

I would say that working on a pillow will help build your control.  I say that because the pillow will not rebound so you'll have work on your full range of motion.  You have to pull the stick out of the pillow to play another stroke.  Anything when done incorrectly can be detrimental.  Take your time and do it right. 

Dennis Chambers used to practice on pillows with telephone books under his arms. 

Just a thought.

well i went to a drum clinic a while ago. (pat patrillo)
he said playing with pillows is not the way by a pad and get used to the rebound!

[j_kay]

Pillows vs practice pads - the controversial subject arises! Muhahaha!

[drummin4JC]

i friend requested you dawg!!!

[fretai03]

Pillows vs practice pads - the controversial subject arises! Muhahaha!

Lol... Isn't that argument based on the full motion vs rebound techniques?

















Different strokes for different folks.

[drummin4JC]

Different strokes for different folks.

LOL 

[drummin4JC]

well i just the video. and i agree with everybody work on CONTROL if you work on your control you will also sound cleaner!!!




Oh yea umb by a practice pad (not a pillow) Lol and work on your rudiments if your not working on them now!!! God bless

[diligent-hands]

mos def...accuracy and control..and just relax..drums aint going no where.....after that let the holy ghost work its magic..

[HumbleGospelDrummer]

thanks yall i got another vid of me http://vod.themarchingnetwork.com/recentvideos/18/f11f54ef-21ea-4374-88bd-98ff015bcb39.htm somebody was beatin' in the background too on one of my extra snares somewhere and LOL dont look at the other video, i admit i bad on that one, not cuz im sorry but that day we recorded these vids, i was tired and hungry and couldnt think all the way through.

[j_kay]

thanks yall i got another vid of me http://vod.themarchingnetwork.com/recentvideos/18/f11f54ef-21ea-4374-88bd-98ff015bcb39.htm somebody was beatin' in the background too on one of my extra snares somewhere and LOL dont look at the other video, i admit i bad on that one, not cuz im sorry but that day we recorded these vids, i was tired and hungry and couldnt think all the way through.

Hey, brother - I think that you need to work on the evenness of your rolls.  If you need help, PM me, and I'll help you out. 

[soul_drummer]

thanks yall i got another vid of me http://vod.themarchingnetwork.com/recentvideos/18/f11f54ef-21ea-4374-88bd-98ff015bcb39.htm somebody was beatin' in the background too on one of my extra snares somewhere and LOL dont look at the other video, i admit i bad on that one, not cuz im sorry but that day we recorded these vids, i was tired and hungry and couldnt think all the way through.

Keep doing what you do man....keep it up....I think you should try practicing to whatever kind of music you like. I think that would help you develop a nice groove without having to bust out any chops. Definitely get the books recommended and videos. Those will help you in a great way. Anyways. Nice job. Keep practicing. God Bless.

[yamahaboy]

Nice..... like everyone else said work on control...Not speed at the moment it'll come with practice. ..How long have you been playing man?

[HumbleGospelDrummer]

thanks Soul and y.b., i been playin' for about 3 and half years.

[yamahaboy]

You good for 3 years dude.... take these guys advice man and store all the advice they give you  in your wig(Your head..lol) because the guys on here really help folks out... Stick with it man..Drums ARE the best..lol