I have a dilemma.
The first band I was in was a three piece. Guitar, bass and drums, and as such I was always filling gaps and keeping the song moving. No problem with that. The next band I was in was a 5 piece and I constantly seemed to be pulling myself back and trying not to overplay.
I have since come to the conclusion I am a "busy" drummer. At least I think that is the phrase. Even playing along to recorded music I stick with the basic drum part as I can hear it on the record, but after a few bars I am thinking of changing the groove and adding fills etc etc.
Anyone else have this constant urge? Is it a throwback from my 3 piece playing and am I going to be stuck with this feeling I can play more in every song?
Are you a busy or a steady drummer?
Comments and suggestions most welcome
The first band I was in was a three piece. Guitar, bass and drums, and as such I was always filling gaps and keeping the song moving. No problem with that. The next band I was in was a 5 piece and I constantly seemed to be pulling myself back and trying not to overplay.
I have since come to the conclusion I am a "busy" drummer. At least I think that is the phrase. Even playing along to recorded music I stick with the basic drum part as I can hear it on the record, but after a few bars I am thinking of changing the groove and adding fills etc etc.
Anyone else have this constant urge? Is it a throwback from my 3 piece playing and am I going to be stuck with this feeling I can play more in every song?
Are you a busy or a steady drummer?
Comments and suggestions most welcome