Your Biggest Weakness

[DatDrummaboy87]

Whats up ppl! What is the biggest weakness you have ever had or currently have as a drummer? How did you finally overcome it? If you haven't overcome it yet, what are you currently doing to overcome it?

My biggest weakness is and has always been my weak left hand. I am currently doing a lot of exercises out of the book , "Stick Control", by George L. Stone.

[Belial189]

Since I haven't played in church or better yet drums in over 7 years since December, my biggest weakness (and still is) is being nervous. Once I overcome this then I'll be back to how I used to play. But I've been to about 3 rehearsals and played once on 3rd Sundays for the youth choir and the more I get back on the set, I get way better each time. Since my old drumset is no good and collecting dust in the attic, I can't practice at home. But I'm about to get a Gretsch drum set (see AVI). I have another rehearsal this Saturday and us musicians have to be there an hour early before it starts so I can try to brush off some of this rust.

[Hotsticks1]

My biggest weakness is nervousness too. Being able to let go and be me on stage is always hard for me to do because my choir director is so strict. Anytime I get gigs especially with college gospel choirs I do good, but I just don't do as much as I'm capable of because I try and hold back so I don't mess up...

[Belial189]

My biggest weakness is nervousness too. Being able to let go and be me on stage is always hard for me to do because my choir director is so strict. Anytime I get gigs especially with college gospel choirs I do good, but I just don't do as much as I'm capable of because I try and hold back so I don't mess up...

That's the same I do. I feel like playing a bit aggressive but then my lack of confidence holds me back to where I'm playing a simple beat. And the thing is, I'm playing in a drum booth that's mic'ed up so one mistake and the whole church will hear it. But the person who's in charge of the sound equipment told me to just relax more and I would get better.

[diligent-hands]

mines would have to be the fact that my right hand and my foot are connected..anything my foot does so does my hand..but im doing lil drills to seperate the 2..at times its good and at times its not..like its good cuzz it emphesises the hi-hat when im playing.. but at times its too much... ....


GodsDruMmEr..

[mrwhite]

This is a very good question.  I have MANY weaknesses on the skins, especiallly disciplining myself to practice new things, rudiments, etc etc etc  .  Another weakness is getting my right hand as fast as my left (I'm a lefty and I play open handed on a right hand set up). 

Ok so let's make sure to keep one another in pray that we break through these weaknesses  !!! 

[Hotsticks1]

That's the same I do. I feel like playing a bit aggressive but then my lack of confidence holds me back to where I'm playing a simple beat. And the thing is, I'm playing in a drum booth that's mic'ed up so one mistake and the whole church will hear it. But the person who's in charge of the sound equipment told me to just relax more and I would get better.

You hit the nail on the head with that one my friend...

[b_jizzle20]

My biggest weakness is Independance



...Im usally nervous for the first 5 minutes of playing but after I warm up, im good...


....When i was younger I was playing at a convention and i was doing double kick almost through the whole song service cuz i was so nervous and my leg was shaking like mad

[JrDADrumma]

My biggest weakness is just maintaining that desire to get better. Drums have always been something I could just do, and once you get to a certain level gospel-wise, even if you can improve ALOT, it's easy to sit back on your laurels. So, I'm learning how to play jazz.

[Audiocr381ve]

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I'm with you on that. What I'm trying to do with this one is get more equipment. My gear is spread all over San Diego lol. I want to have a dedicated practice set at my house at all times. I want to hire Zoro to teach me drums when I can afford it. He teaches is Poway, which is about 40 minutes from me. He charges $80 an hour.

Independence. Stick control. I'm buying more DVD's to help with this...okay...I won't lie, I need to start studying the ones I already have that have been sitting around for months or years 

[DuvalsLilJohnLumpkin]

Doing the exact fill that needs to be done (dynamicly) within the music.   

[LittleDrummerBoyy]

minds is nervious to and to learn how to relax more so my hands won't cramp up I don't have alot of time to pratice like I supose to

[dude-on-drums]

I dont always use the most effecient technique.  Some times when I do ghost notes, my fingers leave the stick!  I'm currently working on it.

[bigblackdrummer]

 Kryptonite!!!!

[JFunky]

I dont always use the most effecient technique.  Some times when I do ghost notes, my fingers leave the stick!  I'm currently working on it.

...dude, me too.  My old teacher used to be on me for that.  He used to always tell me this: "Keep your fingers on the stick son.  If you could only keep that pinky on the stick." 


...anyway to contribute to the Thread, my biggest weakness is sticking to my "Practice Regiment (sp?)". 

...I hate getting stuck on something or being frustrated with something and then I end up playing something I already know.

[young talent]

My biggest weakness was timing, i would do a fill but i would slightly speed up. What I've done to help with that is to play with a metronome and tracks and that has really improve my timing.

[dude-on-drums]

...dude, me too.  My old teacher used to be on me for that.  He used to always tell me this: "Keep your fingers on the stick son.  If you could only keep that pinky on the stick." 


...anyway to contribute to the Thread, my biggest weakness is sticking to my "Practice Regiment (sp?)". 

...I hate getting stuck on something or being frustrated with something and then I end up playing something I already know.

lol at that pinky!  But yeah man about getting stuck.  Man I feel convicted if I move on and I havnt conquered an idea that I came across.  It takes some serious discipline and dedication to stick with it until its right.  You can do it man.  Theres nothing to it, but to do it.  Speaking of which, Im about to post another practice vid.  Showcasing my pinky man!  I swear its got a mind of its own!  lol!   

[DatDrummaboy87]

...dude, me too.  My old teacher used to be on me for that.  He used to always tell me this: "Keep your fingers on the stick son.  If you could only keep that pinky on the stick." 


...anyway to contribute to the Thread, my biggest weakness is sticking to my "Practice Regiment (sp?)". 

...I hate getting stuck on something or being frustrated with something and then I end up playing something I already know.

im in a dilemma with this whole pinky thing....when i was a kid, i had this instructional tape (i forgot the name of it) that said that it is ok if you dont use your pinky.....i also watched this finger control video by dave wekl on youtube, and he was doing singles without the pinky on the stick.....now i come here and yall are talkin about keeping the pinky on the stick...what benefits do you reap from having your pinky on the stick? Man im confused....lol

[tko05]

...anyway to contribute to the Thread, my biggest weakness is sticking to my "Practice Regiment (sp?)". 

...I hate getting stuck on something or being frustrated with something and then I end up playing something I already know.

Man thats my biggest weakness too. I feel bad now I need to go practice... LOL!

[JFunky]

...Wow!!!  I think that's everyone's weakness at some point.  All the drummers that I like have that "Pinky has left the stick" syndrome. LOL  I don't know.  I was always told that the speed comes from the last two fingers but when I do those "fast diddle ghost notes" I always find my Pinky watching the other fingers and not working. LOL  Lazy!!!