Drums in the Studio
Using Drums in the Studio to Help Guitar and Bass Students
Using drums in the studio can be a great way to help guitar and bass students improve their skills. After becoming a drum teacher, I realized just how valuable the experience is for other musicians. Having my students either play along with the drums or sit at the kit and play a rhythm has made a huge difference. Even if they only tried it once, they still became more aware of how everything fit together.
Laying Down a Rhythm
Jamming with a drummer helps students learn groove and timing. Playing to favorite songs gives them real-time practice. This method teaches them to listen and lock into a groove. For bassists, this is invaluable. Being able to respond to the drummers cues can bring a bassist to a whole new level of playing.
Drum Set at the Greeley Studio
Learning Note Values by Hopping on the Drums
Playing the drums is a great way to learn note values in a hands-on way. Students can learn how different note values feel by playing them on the drums. For example, a quarter note is one beat long, so a student would play it by hitting the drum once. A half note is two beats long, so a student would play it by hitting the drum and holding it, and so on. This can help students to better understand note values and how they relate to rhythm. If they try a simple beat with the kick on 1 and snare on 3, they can then transfer that knowledge to guitar or bass and have a better understanding of time signatures.
Counting from a Whole New Perspective
Counting is an essential skill for all musicians, but it can sometimes get a bit challenging. Drummers are constantly counting, so getting behind the drum set sometime during the lesson can help students to develop their counting skills. They will learn how to count different time signatures and rhythms, and they will also learn how to count in different ways.
Using drums in the studio is a great way to help guitar and bass students improve their skills in a fun and engaging way. It is also a great way to build and develop a deeper understanding of music.
If you have any questions about drums in the studio or are interested in lessons, please contact me.
