Lessons learned

I had 3 drum lessons so far. Here you are some ideas which I learned.

• You are using the gravity to do the work on the drums. I.e. You do not hit the drums, but you guide the stick to fall well.
• Same with the pedals. You have your feet rested on the pedal, then when you want a kick, you push away your feet from the pedal, then let it fall back to make the sound.
• You are 'dancing' on the pedal rather than pushing it (hard).
• No big movements. You are close to the instrument, lean forward, and let the sticks flow on the drums. No need for theatrical movements. (See my former video for reference.)
• When you hit the snare you can imagine that you are dropping a rubber ball. It's a very similar feeling. (Indeed!) You give some initial speed, let it fall, let it bounce, then you catch it.
• Rim shots on the snare, but not on the toms. ;)
• Alternating hands during fills are good. If you finish on the crash cymbal, take care that you finish with the left hand. If you finish on the ride, take care that you finish with the right hand. Assuming crash cymbal is on the left, while the ride is on the right.