Gavin Harrison
DRUMMERWORLD PRO DRUMMER
Hi moncholo
I've been practicing with a metronome for a couple years and i had this thought the other day: Is it possible that by practicing with a metronome, you can develop a metronome-dependence? Like maybe you depend on a metronome to be able to keep steady time?
Yes I believe you can become dependent on a metronome. I think you need to practice playing time on your own. Really listening is the key. Record yourself play 64 bars of straight time and then listen back to it. Try the "Steve Gadd" exercises I outlined a few posts back.
Hi euphoric_anomaly
When studying a piece of music that you will play, let's say "Discipline" by King Crimson, how would you go about playing the song without feeling the need to copy the groove of Bill Bruford? Do you have access to a "no drum track" recording of the song?
I never played Discipline and I didn't have any access to 'drum less' versions either. On some of the KC songs that I learnt - I did copy Bill's part to begin with - but I tried to develop them more into my style.
Hi loser_user
how were your experiences with the kickport in the studio? Do you still use it?
It's in my bass drum right now - but I must say I can't really hear a difference at the moment. Maybe you need a bass drum that has no internal dampening.
Hi daniele,
Hi! Really make a "black swamp snare"? Where do i can heard it?
the recording samples I made were for Eric Sooy of Black Swamp. http://www.blackswamp.com/
Hi dr.funkenstien
I heard that you're drumming on the new OSI album, any insides on what it's going to be like???
I think it's a really good record - I'm very pleased with it. It's released at the end April.
Hi hidde
I just watched a video on youtube where you played Futile from your Rhythmic Horizons DVD, and somebody said in a comment that you completely stopped practicing rudiments. This can't be true right?
This is the comment i'm talking about:
"What I really love about this guy is his coordination. He doesn't even practice rudiments or exercise his arms or legs, it just flows out of his mind straight onto the set. Mind over matter"
Never take too much notice of comments that people put on YouTube videos. The comment is probably in reference to an interview where I said that I started concentrating more on my ideas than my muscles. I don't practise a lot of rudiments these days - maybe just single and double stroke rolls and paradiddles.
Hi Nige86
Two quick equipment questions for you! About two months ago I was fortunate enough to pick up a 12x5 Designer snare on Ebay and as you are the only other person I know who owns one, what head would you recommend?
Ambassador is good as is the CS head. I would imagine the Emperor X would kill it.
what Ride were you using for 'Strip the Soul'? was just listening to it the other night and was digging the bell sound!
I'm pretty sure it was a Zildjian K 20" Ride.
cheers
Gavin
I've been practicing with a metronome for a couple years and i had this thought the other day: Is it possible that by practicing with a metronome, you can develop a metronome-dependence? Like maybe you depend on a metronome to be able to keep steady time?
Yes I believe you can become dependent on a metronome. I think you need to practice playing time on your own. Really listening is the key. Record yourself play 64 bars of straight time and then listen back to it. Try the "Steve Gadd" exercises I outlined a few posts back.
Hi euphoric_anomaly
When studying a piece of music that you will play, let's say "Discipline" by King Crimson, how would you go about playing the song without feeling the need to copy the groove of Bill Bruford? Do you have access to a "no drum track" recording of the song?
I never played Discipline and I didn't have any access to 'drum less' versions either. On some of the KC songs that I learnt - I did copy Bill's part to begin with - but I tried to develop them more into my style.
Hi loser_user
how were your experiences with the kickport in the studio? Do you still use it?
It's in my bass drum right now - but I must say I can't really hear a difference at the moment. Maybe you need a bass drum that has no internal dampening.
Hi daniele,
Hi! Really make a "black swamp snare"? Where do i can heard it?
the recording samples I made were for Eric Sooy of Black Swamp. http://www.blackswamp.com/
Hi dr.funkenstien
I heard that you're drumming on the new OSI album, any insides on what it's going to be like???
I think it's a really good record - I'm very pleased with it. It's released at the end April.
Hi hidde
I just watched a video on youtube where you played Futile from your Rhythmic Horizons DVD, and somebody said in a comment that you completely stopped practicing rudiments. This can't be true right?
This is the comment i'm talking about:
"What I really love about this guy is his coordination. He doesn't even practice rudiments or exercise his arms or legs, it just flows out of his mind straight onto the set. Mind over matter"
Never take too much notice of comments that people put on YouTube videos. The comment is probably in reference to an interview where I said that I started concentrating more on my ideas than my muscles. I don't practise a lot of rudiments these days - maybe just single and double stroke rolls and paradiddles.
Hi Nige86
Two quick equipment questions for you! About two months ago I was fortunate enough to pick up a 12x5 Designer snare on Ebay and as you are the only other person I know who owns one, what head would you recommend?
Ambassador is good as is the CS head. I would imagine the Emperor X would kill it.
what Ride were you using for 'Strip the Soul'? was just listening to it the other night and was digging the bell sound!
I'm pretty sure it was a Zildjian K 20" Ride.
cheers
Gavin