ISSUE #22___\__\__\__\__\__________/__/__/__/__/ October 5, 1998 THE TEMPO DISPATCH FREE Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts Copyright Bill Powelson 1998 all rights reserved. ___/__/__/__/__/__________\__\__\__\__\___ 'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS' Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * Gigs? NOW 1,700 SUBSCRIBERS!!! ___________________________________________________ "THE TEMPO DISPATCH" is a FREE publication *** Originating From *** BILL POWELSON'S HOMESTUDY INSTITUTE OF DRUMS on the web Where Beginners Learn FREE! http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/bphome01.html E-MAIL: drums01@worldnet.att.net ___________________________________________________ The focus and intent of this publication is to unite, enlighten, instruct and entertain all the percussion enthusiasts of the Internet. If you wish to receive NO further issues, simply reply to the address at the top of this message and type "REMOVE" on the subject line or body of the message. Your address will be removed immediately. ___________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS What is in this issue? Contents: 1. Feature Article: PERSONAL MUSICAL TASTES VS THE REAL WORLD! 2. Humor: Fun Things To Do When You're Stuck in an Elevator 3. Advertisements 4. Drum Instructors Wanted! 5. Special Message for Paid Mac Students ________________________________________________________ |_____________________FEATURE ARTICLE____________________| PERSONAL MUSICAL TASTES VS THE REAL WORLD Nearly 1,000,000 songs are being recorded every year. This has been going on for over 50 years and it will probably continue for the next 50 at least, (with a little luck.) We drummers may be called on to play ANY one of those songs at ANY MOMENT on stage! We need a way to immediately jump-in-jamming . . . no matter what song is called. How does a drummer KNOW INSTINCTIVELY how to play ANY of 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 possible songs? Thankfully . . . ALL music is based on patterns! Learn those patterns and play ANYTHING. THAT, is what I teach! Some students are missing it at the site. THE 'REAL WORLD' POINT: On stage, musicians never turn to the drummer and ask . . . "Is it OK, if we play this (or that) song"? Nor . . . will they turn and say . . . "Uuh . . . since you only like 'White Zombie', that's all we will play tonight . . . 'cause we don't want to torque your jaws". Hahahaha! :>). . . Get it? Get real! It just NEVER happens! Most bands just kick off the song . . . and if we can't follow . . . they get a new drummer. FAST!!!! Understand THAT from the very beginning! We are lucky if they even bother to tell us the NAME of the song at all! If the gig is paying $150 a night . . . (3 hours of fun work) and if we want the money (who doesn't?). . . We may need to develop a variable flexibility towards SOME MUSIC that may be beyond own personal taste. We had better get used to it! This VERY SAD FACT goes with every gig. All knowledgeable drummers are playing essentially the same stuff . . . in EVERY music style! BELIEVE IT!! It is true! The BIGGEST DIFFERENCES between MOST of the 20th century music trends are: Hair styles, body-art and lyrics! Everything else is about the same . . . ESPECIALLY the beats! And THAT, my friend . . . IS the good news! NOW, FOR THE REALLY GOOD NEWS!!!!! THERE ARE SPECIFIC (Easy to LEARN) FORMULAS & PATTERNS We learn to ANALYZE ANY SONG within the first 20 notes, 4 bars, or 10 seconds . . . Which ever comes first! Listen . . . categorize . . . and play! In that order! ANY SONG!!!!! Immediately YOUR 'EARS' & YOUR 'MIND' ARE THE SECRET WEAPONS . . . IN THIS WAR OF NUMBERS! THE TRICK??? Memorize the BASIC Dance Beat patterns . . . then adapt those patterns to everything you hear, . . . EVERYTHING! Especially, YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC. Yes! It IS BEST to stick with YOUR favorite bands and recordings in the beginning! But, early in the learning stages, strive to reach outside your own personal taste just long enough to get the BIG picture. You can play ANY SONG with the same knowledge gained from your chosen music styles . . . even if you dislike those songs. All this can be accomplished in about 3 hours. Memorize the Basic Dance Beats at: www.studydrums.com/drummers/prime01.html Then . . . apply that knowledge to ANY SONG . . . especially YOUR individual favorite songs. Do this as you go through your routine day; riding in the car, sitting in a restaurant, at school, work or where ever. If you hear a song . . . analyze and play it mentally! You will get amazingly quick at doing this in only a day or two! THIS IS THE SAME SECRET ALL THE PROs USE! This theory works! ALL pro drummers use it! BUT . . . it is up to each drummer to ANALYZE and CLASSIFY each particular song of the 50,000,000 (50 Million) we may be asked to play at any time. That is what you are trying to learn to learn, at my site and with my lessons. Good luck! Use your head and sense of logic! Force yourself to play music styles outside your personal taste, including some music you may hate. You may just expand your horizons and increase your earning potential at the same time. ..................................................... TO PURCHASE MY $35.00 COURSE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD NOW, GO TO . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ________________________________________________________ |__________________THOUGHTS & GRINS______________________| Q. Did you hear about the terrorist that hijacked a 747 full of bass players? A. He threatened to release one every hour if his demands weren't met. ________________________________________________________ |_________________*** HOMESTUDY COURSE ***_______________| HOMESTUDY DRUMSET LESSONS $35.00 (Complete Course) Learn from a pro! Play like one! STUDY DRUMS FROM YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME! 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To join us email to join@drumz.com ________________________________________________________ |________________________________________________________| *** TEMPO DISPATCH ARCHIVE *** I have put all Seventeen issues of the 1997/98 Tempo Dispatch into a zip archive (viewable with IBM compatible only.) It is selling for $22.00. That is 17 of my best lessons downloaded to your computer for $22.00. All PAID STUDENTS can receive this archive FREE . . . just ask. Let me know via e-mail if you want it. Otherwise, to pay with your credit card: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html By regular mail: Bill Powelson 107 Douglas Dr. Holly Hill, Fl. 32117 Or, (US residents) could ask for the E-check form and pay for it with an instant online check.. ________________________________________________________ |___________SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR MACINTOSH STUDENTS_______| (PAID STUDENTS) A new, more Mac compatible version of the homestudy package is now downloadable from the secret website. If you don't have the homestudy course installed on your system already, download the 'drums.sit' version from the secret website. The lessons are all the same but this file does not contain any pc type files that might confuse you or your system. download & extract the Mac version, open your browser offline, go to the designated folder on your system and click on ' bphome01.htm'. _____________________________________________________________ If you enjoy this little 'e-zine' please show your support by reading the ads and buying the products. TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE DRUM SCHOOL PRODUCTS WITH MASTER CARD OR VISA NOW, GO TO . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ___________________________________________________ Your drumming questions are always welcome at drums01@worldnet.att.net END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #22 October 5, 1998