Q&A

Is drumming the hardest instrument?

Is drumming the hardest instrument?

No, drums are not the most difficult instrument to play, or learn, or even master. Instruments that require a much more thorough knowledge of tonality involve the use of different skills than the physical aspect of drumming.

Do you have to learn piano before drums?

It doesn’t have to be learnt before the drums, learning both at the same time would be optimum if you have the time. That way, you can apply what you learnt at the piano readily on the drums.

Which is better drums or keyboard?

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From a pop & rock perspective, Keyboards require a sense of pitch, and some study of theory, that is not completely necessary in drums. Drums require a certain degree of srength & stamina. They also take up a lot of space, are hard to transport, and aggravate your family and neighbors.

What does playing drums do to your brain?

Playing for just a few minutes can boost your mood. Similar to a “runner’s high,” drummers’ brains release feel-good endorphins immediately after playing. The physical stimulation of drumming and the sound vibrations that resonate through every cell in the body stimulate the release of negative emotions.

How long does it take to get good on drums?

I asked over 130 drummers how long they played before they felt competent to play in front of an audience. Read on and I’ll share some of the details….How Long Does It Take To Learn the Drums.

Goal: Time Necessary
To Play Along With Music 6 months
To Play a Gig (In Front Of An Audience) ~2 years (26 months)
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Why do drummers open their mouths?

And why do so many drummers do that? When drummers play with an open mouth or make a funny face, it’s because they get lost in the music, and they feel it. Those are uncontrolled movements that one is not aware of doing, called movement coordination patterns or mannerisms.

How hard is it to learn to play piano and drums?

Piano often includes a lot of sheet music whereas drums is usually just go with the flow. So being able to sight read (or ‘translate’) is quite difficult. Being able to move your fingers without even looking at the keys is also amazing. However, playing a basic rock or swing beat is not all that intense.

What is it like to play drums?

Drummers have to remember that their job is to hold the beat. Along with the bass, the drums are the backbeat of all forms of popular music (jazz, rock, pop, etc.). Coming back to one is extremely important (and it’s even tougher playing in free time and time/tempo changes). With classical piano, time changes are frequent.

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Is piano the most boring instrument to play?

At first, I thought piano was the most boring instrument, and drums was the coolest. To this day, my heart lies with the drums but I do love playing piano as well. Like others have said, piano makes it extremely easy to write music as keys and scales are right in front of you.

What is the most difficult musical instrument to learn?

10 Most Difficult Musical Instruments to Learn (Ranked) 1 Violin. 2 French Horn. 3 Organ. 4 Oboe. 5 Bagpipes. 6 Harp. 7 Piano. 8 Accordion. 9 Classical Guitar. 10 Drums.