ISSUE #26 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/  Feb 5, 1999
_____________TEMPO DISPATCH _____________
Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts

    Copyright Bill Powelson 1999 all rights reserved.
___________________________________________

____________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'__________

Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * 
__________NOW 1,750 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.

For REMOVAL, simply hit reply and type
REMOVE on the subject line.
_____________________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS  What is in this issue?
Contents
      1. Feature Article 
                        HIDDEN WEB SITE NEWS! 
                         HI-HAT Tips and Tricks
      2. Humor (Another . . . Dumb Bass Player joke.) 
      3. Advertisements
      4. Drum Instructors Wanted!
      5. Special Message for Paid Mac Students
______________________________________
|__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|

GOOD NEWS FOR PAID STUDENTS . . .
     Before we get into this months newsletter lesson, I need to
tell all PAID students about the NEW additions at the HIDDEN
WEB SITE.  ALL 26 of  the TEMPO DISPATCH ARTICLES are
now available online and each new future issue will also appear there
on or around the 8th of every month.  This way, if your Tempo Dispatch
doesn't make it via e-mail, you can still get it directly at the hidden site.  
Go to the hidden web site and look for hypertext instructions on either 
of the Menu pages.

FORGET YOUR PASSWORD?
     If you have lost or forgotten your password . . . get  in touch!  Your
membership is valid forever.  I'll have you on record, no matter how 
long ago you may have enrolled!

     Also . . . in the coming weeks . . . I'll be adding many new
lessons to the hidden web site.  There will be no extra charge 
to enrolled students. 

     AND . . . for those of you who are procrastinating about 
enrolling,  I should warn that the price of my Homestudy package
will soon increase to $49.95.  As more values are added, my costs also
increase.  I am aiming for 100 eventual lessons to be placed at the 
secret site.  Right now, there are 60+ including the new TD lessons. 
The price for a limited time is still $35.00. But one day soon, that will 
change.
     Now . . . for this months freeby lesson.

                   HI-HAT TIPS & TRICKS 
HI-Hat Tips . . .
     The hi-hat is loaded with gobs of rhythmic potential . . . 
just like any other piece of the drum kit.   If you have your 
'chops' together and if you can 'jam-out' elsewhere on the kit . . . 
the hi-hat will simply become another avenue of rhythmic 
expression.  You will discover numerous 'original' tricks of your 
own as you continue to play and experiment.

     We usually maintain our timing from the hi-hat.  We use the hat 
to solidify the tempo.  Normally . . . during the slower, more boring 
tempos . . . the hi-hat can become a life-saver!  We can tap lightly on 
the hat to softly and tastefully 'fill-up' the dead-spots in what would 
otherwise be boring and mundane beat patterns.  There are many 
approaches to this!   16th (Rock) 4/4 is probably the best example.  

LEARN TO CONVERT FROM 8THS TO 16THS . . .
     
     When 8th rock tunes are thrown into that sloooooow and 
and draggy, boring zone . . . it is great fun to convert the basic 
beat structure over to 16ths (on the hat), filling up the dead spots 
and inducing tons (literally Billions) of new rhythmic ideas. 

IT'S A MATHEMATICAL THING . . .
      If we do a thorough study of Permutation (or variation) theory,
it becomes evident that 8th 4/4 only contains a maximum of 
65,536 rhythmic (un-syncopated) variations per bar.  

     Then as we explore 16th 4/4 we discover that 4.3 Billion 
un-syncopated permutation (or variation) possibilities exist in each bar!
That is 65,000 times the amount of new, rhythmic ideas! Just because 
we switched . . . 

     This means that a whole NEW WORLD of improvisational possibilities 
emerge as we make that transition from 8ths to 16ths on the hat in 
the middle of a slow, boring rock tune.  (Your underlying tempo will remain 
constant as you do this . . . you will simply be doubling the number of
notes on the hi-hat while maintaining the same (very slow) rock  tempo.) 

     BOOM!  
     THIS IS EXPLOSIVE!  Most of these latent 16th 
patterns exist in 8th 4/4 . . . but the slower tempos and 
human natural tendencies towards a 'craving for speed' tend to 
inhibit the use of those patterns.  The more complex and intricately
syncopated beat variations are just too difficult to maintain 
in slow 8th 4/4.   Switch to 16ths . . . AND THE SKY OPENS UP!
No syncopating is necessary as we make the switch, so the 
playing gets easier and our creativity simply explodes.
     It is usually difficult for all of us to really cut-loose and jam in
sloooooowwwwww 8th rock!  On the contrary . . . by converting 
our 8th (hi-hat) notes to 16ths . . . then allowing the imagination
to soar . . . ALL HELL CAN BREAK LOOSE!  All at once we are
dealing with a 'fast-but-slow' beat. It's fun again!

     Funk, Rap . . . Hip-Hop and many forms of metal-rock are
grounded in this simple hi-hat conversion to 16ths from sloooow
8ths..  A couple of more progressive example tunes to focus on 
might be 'Whole Lotta Love' by  Zeplin or 'Tom Sawyer' by Neil 
Peart and Rush.

MO' TRICKS WITH THE HAT . . .
     By learning to control the 'open' & 'closed' position when striking
the hat at specific times  . . . many tonal variants emerge.  The 
variations that may be achieved by doing this are virtually endless 
and they ROCK!!!!  Experiment with this!  I have other lessons that will 
help in this area but it would be a bit much for this little e-note.

ALSO . . .
    Once you have your rolls cooking . . . (ie; Rolls like singles, doubles,
paradiddles, 8th triplets and 16th triplets), a whole new bag of tricks

can be converted to the hi-hat . . .

    It is very common to maintain one of the above mentioned rolls
on the hat and at the same time . . . manipulate the bass and snare,
into a repetitious beat pattern, thus forming common dance beats
called 'Disco' beats.  That label 'stuck' back in the 'Disco era' 
of the mid-70s.   These beats are awesome, though 
most of us still have a bad taste in our mouth from the 'Disco' era.  
'Disco-beats' deserve a more respectable name but it is pretty much 
universal now!  They're called Disco beats!  Disco beats existed long 
before the Disco era and they have also survived that era.  They are currently 
used as the foundation of MANY top hit (non-disco) songs of the 90s.  
'Disco' is just a bad name.  Don't let that 'Disco' tag turn 
you off.  Every drummer needs an arsenal of these so-called 'Disco' 
patterns.  They cook! And the 'hat' is the key 'heating' element!  Especially 
when we incorporate the 'open & closed' hi-hat tricks that were discussed 
in the previous paragraph.
  
     Check out Carter Beauford with the Dave Matthews band.  You need 
to buy his videos and 'watch' the way he attacks these 'Disco' patterns.  
Take some heart in the knowledge that Carter is left-handed too . . . this does 
a lot to add to the awesome appearance of his mastery of ;'Disco' type rhythms.  
He is doing everything in reverse of the way we right-handers might 
operate . . .   The boy is double-bad!  >) 

MORE ABOUT PERMUTATIONS . . .
      Incidentally, I am putting a special 'Permutation' package together
for advanced students.  It will sell for around $20.00.  I'll sell it separately 
from my complete 'homestudy package' in drum set techniques.  This 
special Perm-pack will be something exclusive for ultra-advanced students 
who don't want to pay-for and wade through all the elementary, basic 
lessons . . . just to get to the good stuff.
     If any of you are interested in this special Permutation package,
drop me a note . . .

     (Permutations are also covered thoroughly in my complete 
($35.00 US) Homestudy Package.) It is awesome stuff!!!!!!  If you 
don't understand Permutation theory . . . this is the BEST place to get it.
Actually it may be the ONLY place to get it.  Permutation theory is
my own claim to fame after 48 years on the gigs and 37 years 
as a private instructor.  I call it the magic 'knowledge' pill.  With
Permutation theory . . . You become your own best teacher
forever . . . We put EVERYTHING in your head at one time . . .
then it takes several life-times to sort it all out, haha.
     I'm still sorting . . .
______________________________________
|_________THOUGHTS & GRINS__________|

MORE . . . Dumb Bass Player Jokes . . .

     A bass player went to his doctor and said, "Doc, 
I ache all over. Everywhere I touch it hurts! The
doctor said, "OK. Touch your elbow. The bassman 
touched his elbow and winced in genuine pain. The 
doctor, surprised, said, Touch your head. The guy 
touched his head and jumped in agony. The doctor 
asked him to touch his knee and the same thing happened.
Everywhere the guy touches himself it hurts like the devil. 

The doctor is stumped and orders a complete examination with 
X-rays, etc. and told the guy to come back in two days. 
     Two days later the guy came back and the doctor said, 
     "We've found your problem". 

     "Oh yeah . . . ", the bass player replies, "What is it?" 

     "You've broken your finger!" 

   BA-DIP BOOM CRASH . . .
       (Thanks to Keith's Korner for this one . . .)
______________________________________

                       *** MAKE  MONEY ***

www.a2zmoney.com/drummers/money/a2zmon01.html
______________________________________

____________________________________
|____*** BEATBUG SPECIAL ***_________|

TELL YO'  MAMA  . . .
YOU WANT A BEATBUG FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY!

'BEATBUG' SPECIAL!!!  $139
Discounted from $150.00 (list price) to $139.00

. . . . .$139    GET *ALL* THESE BONUSES (Below!) $139
**** BEAT BUG ($150 value)
**** MY COMPLETE COURSE ($35 value)
**** TD ARCHIVES (Now 23 Xtra lessons) ($22 value)
**** UNLIMITED E-MAIL Q & A HELP (priceless value)
**** E-BOOK 'Old Drums Into New Money' ($18 value)
      
Get a BEATBUG, plus EVERYTHING ABOVE 
for only $139 (US Funds)

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  I'm up to my neck 
in Beatbugs!  I normally ship on the same day 
you order (via cc!)

ORDER NOW!
          https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html

______________________________________
|__ COMPUTERIZED DRUMSET LESSONS _|

$35.00   HOMESTUDY DRUMSET LESSONS $35.00

(Complete Course Includes Unlimited E-mail Help
and comes free with order of Beatbug.)
  
STUDY DRUMS FROM YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME!
*  At home via floppy disk (offline),
*online via password authorization.
* Unlimited E-mail questions ENCOURAGED & WELCOMED!

* DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, Beginner thru ULTRA-ADVANCED.

See 'Contents' at 
          www.studydrums.com/drummers/contents.html 
* For ALL ages 10 to 90 . . .(almost)
* Student sets the pace & the schedule.
* Study at home on the computer ANY TIME of day.
* Study drums online via secret website. 
* Or, study drums offline via two IBM compatible 
floppy disks, mailed directly to your home. 
* Also includes optional downloadable zip file of entire 
31 lesson drum course (for offline study).

* BONUS!!!!  23 additional lessons (TD Archive.)

* THESE PROVEN METHODS REALLY WORK! 
(38 years in development)
* This course in drumset techniques also includes 
FREE additional monthly lessons via this E-mail newsletter.   
* No scheduling hassles and no rush hour traffic. Getting 
to your drum lesson is easy.  Just turn on the computer!
* Private (E-mail) help too, with your instructor, Bill Powelson.
* Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.  No hassles.

TO SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF LESSONS 
IN THE HOMESTUDY PACKAGE,  DIRECT 
YOUR BROWSER TO

http//www.catalog.com/drummers/contents.html

____________HOW TO PURCHASE__________
  The Homestudy Course in Drum Set Techniques

HOW TO PURCHASE (Method#1) With Credit Cards 
                  
All for one price.  SPECIAL!!
        *   *   *   *   *   *   
                       $35.00 (US FUNDS)
                        WILL BUY IT ALL!!!
* Homestudy Course (31 html lessons)
* BONUS #1 Old Drums Into New Money (E-Book)

* BONUS #2 Tempo Dispatch Archive (23 lessons)

       $75.00 Value - Only $35.00 TOTAL PRICE

                  MASTER CARD OR VISA

TO PURCHASE WITH YOUR 
CREDIT CARD NOW, GO TO . . .

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html

One thing is certain!  These lessons will NEVER be priced
any lower than $35.00!  This price will soon increase to 49.95!
I am currently adding new lessons. Buy now and get everything
at this limited one-time low price . . . or wait and pay more.

SIGN UP NOW!
$35.00 COMPLETE COURSE $35.00 (US)

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html
___________________________________________________
HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #2)      SPECIAL NOTICE!!!
******************** ELECTRONIC CHECKS **********************

US residents!  Now you can pay by check via
E-mail.  Any of the drum school products or services 
will be on their way to you in minutes!  Send an E-mail 
enquiry to drums01@worldnet.att.net . . . Mention 'E-Checks'
to get details on how to pay instantly, electronically with
an E-mail check.
_______________________________________

HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #3)    REGULAR MAIL

$35.00 US FUNDS WILL BUY IT ALL!!!

* Homestudy Course (31 html lessons)
* BONUS Old Drums Into New Money
* BONUS Tempo Dispatch Archive (17 additional lessons)

(A $75.00 Value - Only $35.00)

SEND CHECK, CASH or MONEY ORDER in
US FUNDS to

Bill Powelson
107 Douglas Dr.
Holly Hill, Fl.
32117

NOTE Please include your E-mail address.
___________________________________________________
TRIVIA QUESTION

          What is a BeatBug?

DON'T KNOW?
          Find out here . . .

Http//www.catalog.com/drummers/z.html
__________________________________________
AD #3      "OLD DRUMS INTO NEW MONEY"
         
FREE with purchase of Homestudy Course
                       OR BEATBUG!

OR, BUY IT SEPARATELY FOR. . . $18.00 (US)
                Via Secure Credit Card
https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html 

E-MAIL BOOK & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY  This 
new book is a motherload of buying and selling tips!  
The music dealers hate me for writing this!  Turn old 
drumsets into fast cash and big profits!  Discover how 
to gain a strangle hold and squeeze BIG discounts from 
your neighborhood music stores. This book contains too 
many secrets to mention here. LEARN MORE BY visiting 
this quick-loading page

http//www.catalog.com/drummers/oldrums.html

TO PURCHASE WITH MASTER CARD 
OR VISA NOW, GO TO . . .

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html
__________________________________________
AD #4  *** UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ***
          
The Information Freeway
$14.00 (US)

$14.00 could put you into a very lucrative 
internet business!  Take it from me, this one works!  It is 
not a MLM!  I will provide you with your own information 
product! You will be in business for yourself almost instantly.  
Learn how to do it at

http//www.catalog.com/drummers/ifreeway.html

TO PURCHASE WITH MASTER CARD 
OR VISA NOW, GO TO . . .

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html
__________________________________________
AD #5     *** KEITH'S KORNER DRUM SHOP ***


(Constantly Changing)  

BUY! SELL! TRADE! BARTER!
DRUMMERS HELPING DRUMMERS 
http//www.catalog.com/drummers/drumsale/drumset.html
OR E-MAIL  <Keith Burgess>hitide1846@aol.com
LET'S TALK!!!!
____________________________________________
AD #6  BASEBALL CARDS!  CARD COLLECTORS!
Check out the most unique card display on the net!
NASCAR-FOOTBALL-BASKETBALL-BASEBALL
Even ELVIS PRESLEY!!!  Don't miss this!!!!
     http//members.aol.com/cardsa2z
(Mention The Tempo Dispatch and get 10% off!)
____________________________________________
AD #7  *** AUDIO EQUIPMENT  * OVER 2000 ITEMS 

Satisfaction Guaranteed * 40 Major brands of Car Audio, 
All new * All guaranteed! Amps * Woofers * EQ * CD Players
* Cassette * Speakers * Boxes, Etc * FREE SHIPPING in USA

Why pay more? 30 day return if not completely satisfied.... 

Website http//www.nexxon.com
Questions mailtonexxon@bigfoot.com
Instant Price List mailtoinfo@nexxon.com 

*******************************************************************
Join Over 11,000 Drummers and 
Percussionists World Wide.
DrumNetwork.com - A Place for Rhythm Nuts.
Send email request to...
drummers-request@list.to
Leave Subject line BLANK and enter the word SUBSCRIBE 
in the body of the email message.
or Visit Us http//DrumNetwork.com
*********************************************************************

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE DISPATCH!!!

Place your own inexpensive ad in the Tempo Dispatch!  
Reach a target market of 1,750+ avid drumming enthusiasts 
aged 7 to 70!

(5) 10 word lines/$5.00 (US) per insertion
4 MONTHS OF ADVERTISING FOR ONLY $15.00

(4th insertion FREE!) ORDER NOW AT

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html    
_____________________________________
|__TEACH DRUMS !  *  TEACH DRUMS!___|

*** THE DRUM INSTRUCTORS GUIDE ***
    
If you have some stage experience, why not TEACH DRUMS????
Teach my methods in your locality.  I WILL SHOW YOU HOW!  
Great income potential in most areas.

TO ENQUIRE  Mention The Instructors Guide in a note to  
Bill Powelson  drums01@worldnet.att.net
_________________________________________
|___________THE TD ARCHIVES_____________|

$22.00 *** TEMPO DISPATCH ARCHIVE *** $22.00 (US) 

I have put 23 issues of this newsletter, the 1997/98 
Tempo Dispatch, into a self extracting zip archive. It is selling 
for $22.00.   That is all 23 of my best Newsletter lessons 
downloaded to your computer for $22.00.
  
It's FREE to all All PAID STUDENTS . . . just ask via e-mail. 
UN-PAID STUDENTS  Order with your credit card . . . 

($22.00 US)

https//secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html
                                         
Or, by regular mail, send check or money order

Bill Powelson
107 Douglas Dr.   
Holly Hill, Fl.
32117

(US/Canadian 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 file types that might confuse you or your system.
download & extract the Mac version, open your browser offline, 
Once installed, 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
E-MAIL  drums01@worldnet.att.net

I LOVE E-MAIL!!!!

END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #26  Feb 5, 1999