So I recently realised one of my life-long dreams - owning my own drum kit.
It's just a simple (ringy) 5-piece kit with a tinny hi-hat and crash, but I fucking love it.
What I'm looking for is advice, in all areas. I've got basic rhythm and my coordination is getting better with every practice session. I just want to make sure I don't develop any bad habits that are going to be difficult to rectify later on. I've been playing along to some of the music I like and I can 'keep up' with the more basic songs.
I know from hours of playing piano scales that practice is not a glamorous thing and that I'll probably have to spend alot of time in front of that kit perfecting rudiments and such. I've downloaded some instructional videos outlining basic rudiments as well as the more advanced ones...I just wish my left hand wasn't such a lazy bastard.
Drum-tuning is also something I need to get my head around. I'd like some general guidelines for producing specific sounds i.e. "if you want a flatter sound, do this etc." I've played around with some of the toms and fear that I've fucked them up to such a point that I can't remember what the original sound was.
I know there are more than a handful of experienced drummers on the board, so I'd appreciate any and all advice.
Thanks.
