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I
though you guys might enjoy this picture. 2/3 of the
snareline is female. That's me in the center. I will be
drum sergeant this season as a junior. The snareline this
year is composed of one senior, one junior, and one sophomore
this season. We love drumbum.com!
Djembe!
Question: I have a djembe, not much but a start. I used
to go to a club all the time and dance my ass off, hard
core beats and an acquaintance of mine would play his djembe
and it was amazing. I love the rythm of beats for its deep
trance and meditative qualities, for it's presence and the
way it moves me, it drills itself into my core. I feel euphoric
when I listen, dance and feel the music. I want to get back
into doing it, drumming for a long time and just going into
a trance. Beats have always been my passion. I am lazy though.
Unmotivated. But once I start I love it, I have so much
fun. What is the problem? Where can I start, what could
I do, what can I read to give me that jump start again?
My djembe has sat in my living room for month along with
2 guitars.
I need
some suggestions on good albums to listen to that have deep
progressive beats. Thanks
for your time.
Djembe
Necklace Miniature
Djembe
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Answer: Every drummer, no matter what age or whether
or not they're professional or hobbists, goes through
a slump now and then. It's pretty normal and I wouldn't
get too upset over it.
While
I wouldn't suggest a particular album (it's way too
subjective) I would say to go to a record shop in
the section of music that moves you and sample a number
of selections until you find something inspiring.
You could also borrow friends albums of like interest.
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One
trick that I use with students is to ask them to only practice
or play their drums for 5 or 10 minutes at a time. This
will sometimes be enough to want to play a little bit more
and will often turn into a much longer session by default.
We often find more enjoyment out of things when we don't
feel such a sense of obligation or ongoing commitment.
It's
a strange psychology that makes us quit or postpone something
we love. I'm not sure I've ever understood it but as long
as you recognize it, then you have the capacity to rise
and conquer.
I highly
recommend motivational books or tapes as well (found in
librarys/bookstores under "self-help"). There
are also very inspirational movies such as "Shawshank
Redemption" (among numerous others) that leave you
with a newfound sense of excitement and perserverance toward
your passions.
I hope
this has been of some help. Good luck to you! - Drum
Bum
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