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1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

played steady/ even/

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That's great advice, I'll look into it. My problem is really just a matter of not having much spare time, I take care of my grandson most of the week and my wife is disabled, needless to say, she needs a lot of attention. I'm lucky if I can muster a few hours a week at the rehearsal room.

I think you play very good but I do understand the desire to be better and have the ability to play solos effortlessly like many pro touring (or even local) drummers do. I also get that changing your setup or configuration a little can be inspiring and fun, when I switch kits I feel like a great drummer (but I am not) for some reason. Some great advice here, I had a thread like this on DFO once and I was amazed how many people responded with all kind of advice. Well, I took the advice that sounded the best and used it, now I do feel much improvement. I think just talking to and watching other drummers can really help me.

Oh, I understand now.

He has a version of this book that comes with a DVD.

Each beat is thoroughly analyzed in the video.

You could study at home. A good part of learning is watching

and listening.

if not that then like one of the other members stated, sit at a practice

pad an hour a day working on hand development, namely rudiments or

stick control book.

One more thought...

Playing an instrument, is a lot like being a golfer. No matter how

good you are, your never satisfied. There is no cure, but continuing to

develop !

I find certain rudiments or licks more useful/fun than others.

1 - hertas

2 - blushdas (a herta with a flam and a double stroke)

3 - 6-stroke roll

4 - inverted doubles (hands, plus hands and feet - Cindy does it at the 4:00 mark in the clip you posted)

All of the above I discovered by watching youtube clips, improved my soloing/fills by a giant leap. Also slowing down the playback and deciphering certain early Phil Collins fills. If you watch much TV, sticks and a pillow while you watch. HTH

Just ordered it!

And wow, it gets rave reviews from everyone. Yeah, I'm excited, Igoe can play.Excited

There are SO many great drummers nowadays that people become particular about them. They're like really well trained fighters. They may not all be world champions, but they can still kick most peoples' assets...yes, I know I typed assets.

I love having access to a lot of great drumming advice on YouTube...even if I'm not actively gigging anymore...lots of cool tricks to learn and amazing talent to watch...Things like beat displacements and unreal left-hand stuff...playing left foot patterns between cowbell and hi hat pedals...playing with loops....live looping....

I love the past, but I never want to be stuck in it.

Oh, really? What's wrong with telling the man to play to his strengths? I think your rebuke is equally sh****, pal, and way out of line.

Ok guys, I didn't start this thread to cause tension, I took no offense to what DrumBob said, everyone has their opinion, it's all good.

It's OK, JR. That guy is now on my permanent ignore list.

Have you considered getting with a good teacher and working on the things you mentioned to help you achieve your goals? It may be hard to do that. I know it would be for me, after all this time, and it would be hard to find the time to practice. In any event, I wish you good luck.