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Most people can conjure up an image of a young aspiring vocalist singing into her mirror with a hairbrush as a ‘make believe’ microphone. These youngsters actually hone their skills by strengthening their vocal chords and improving their breathing techniques by singing along with their favorite songs. The question is: could drummers benefit from this same style of learning?
The short answer is yes, but there is a huge caveat. Beginner drummers can learn to establish rhythm and keep with the beat by following along with their favorite CDs. But however tempting as it may be don’t let a child reach beyond his skill set. If a child wishes to mimic drummers that play thrash metal or fast paced punk rock, you may want to deter him as these rhythms are too complex for beginners. Have the child build gradually to these types of rhythms. With the availability of childrens drumsets today, parents can allow their kids to begin their musical journey without breaking their wallets.
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It’s no secret that successful drummers must have an impeccable sense of rhythm. No matter the musical genre – rock, jazz, bossa nova, etc. – the drummer is responsible for keeping the rest of the band in step. While lead guitarists can easily get off track with their noodling solos and excessive posing, the drummer is always there to reel them back in with a steady beat.
That’s not to say that drummers can’t have some fun of their own. If your child is just learning to play kids drums, make sure he or she takes the opportunity to display some creativity. Drum fills occur in between the structured rhythm parts, and they are almost always improvised on the spot by the drummer. Take your child to a live show and point out the moments when the drummer institutes a fill. In its own way, the drum solo or fill can be just as exciting as a guitar solo.