Drumming To Remove Weight

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I just learned that rock drummers are as physically fit as top athletes. Good news, right? Definitely additional motivation for me to get back into playing and into shape. Heaven knows (as most of my friends do) that I need some exercise. I was planning to take the lazy route and arm curl weight loss pills into my mouth. But I can tell you that playing the drums is a lot more fun.

I could combine weight loss pills and drumming. But how well would that really help my physique? After all, those thinning tablets are too small to hit effectively with a stick. And even with a handful of dieting capsules, I couldn't play any songs longer than a few seconds as I bounce them off the drum heads -- unless I was talented enough and quick enough to catch the pills on the rebound. Given my current coordination, I would probably end up catching a pellet or two with my eye. Of course, if I couldn't see how fat I was getting ... hmmmmmmm

Tryin' To Get The Beat Back

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I have had my electronic drum set for almost six weeks now. When you take out time due to the holidays, I've had about four weeks to work getting back into practice. Getting into a practice schedule has been difficult. The real world still has demands that must be met regardless. Still, my old form is slowly and painfully coming back. But the more I play this set, the more its limitation become apparent. Perhaps I had my expectations for a $280 kit set too high. I wasn't expecting notes not to sound when I play them, or the overall sound quality of the bass and cymbals. There are times that I practice the rudiments without turning on the set just so I can make sure I am playing correctly --- the slap of good ol' wood on plastic. For now, this kit will get me back into the groove. Then we'll see about upgrading.