ISSUE #28 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/  April 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 1,850 SUBSCRIBERS!___________ "THIS NEWSLETTER IS TOTALLY FREE               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@att.net _____________________________________________                 Removal Instructions For instant REMOVAL, simply hit reply and type REMOVE on the subject line. _____________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS  What is in this issue?       1. Feature Article  DRUM LESSON:  Guide to Development & Control           HIDDEN WEB SITE NEWS: (for paid members)       2. Humor: (: Cool Bumper Stickers :)       3. Advertisements       4. Drum Instructors Wanted!       5. Special Message for Paid Mac Students ______________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|     How to Find Your Personal Weaknesses               And How To Gain Control.         This drum lesson is primarily for those of you who are self taught to some degree.  Hopefully, you are jamming with recorded music on a regular basis and maybe you have already been playing in bands for awhile.       Beginners may want to save this issue for later, and visit the archives this month.  The archives are at:              www.studydrums.com/drummers/tdarc.html INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS:      You may often have that feeling that things aren't exactly right! You don't always know precisely what you are doing (right or wrong) and you may occasionally be accussed of playing inconsistently (hot one day and cold the next.)  The reason for this is that sometimes you 'feel' it and everything comes-off the way it should . . . Other times the 'feel' just isn't there and no amount of praying, meditating or wishing will make it happen.  A bad jag is a just a bad jag!   Right?     WRONG!     This happens to all of us from time to time.  But it can be diminished a great deal by knowledge.  YES! The right knowledge at all the right times in all the right places will allow you to lay everything in there the correct way every time.  The truth is, you can probably play all the right licks at all  the right times already, if only the 'instant recall' would just occur.   That 'feel' I spoke of might be more adequately labeled 'instant recall'.       "EVERYTHING SOUNDED GREAT YESTERDAY,                  WHY CAN'T I PLAY TODAY"?       Does this ring with familiarity?      Has it happend to you?      If so, take heart!  Maybe I can help . . . Or maybe I should say . . . I hope to show you how to help yourself. MENTAL ORGANIZATION IS THE KEY:       It starts with the basics and continues on through all the more advanced patterns.             First of all . . . you need 'instant recall' of everything you are capable of playing.  MOST OF ALL you need 'instant recall' with all of the basic dance beats first!      Test yourself!  Do you always know it know it when you are using a 16th Rock beat, Blues Beat, Shuffle, Waltz or Quarter Rock pattern? (If not, you may need to return to the Basic Dance Beats lesson and thoroughly memorize those patterns.)      Think of each basic beat as a separate bag of tricks!  The overall objective is to cram each of those bags with as many OR MORE tricks than the next guy.       FOR EXAMPLE: (As a test) . . . Run through all the Basic dancebeat patterns.   Take each beat pattern, memorize the feel of each and be able to play each, instantly from memory.     NEXT . . . Routinely run through everything you can do within each pattern. It is sorta like becoming pool shark . . . can you call your shots, then execute them perfectly every time? Fills, variations?  Syncopations? Everything? MORE PRECISELY . . .      How many different fills can you play within each dance beat structure?  Can you successfully inject 4th triplets, 8ths, 8th triplets, 16ths, 16th triplets and all practical note value fills into each structure.  How many variations & syncopations can you play in each structure?  The sky is the limit most of the time here but Continously push the envelope.  Strive to constantly add new licks to each basic dance beat 'bag of tricks'.  Also, each 'note value' fill type may be varied a number of ways by executing them as different 'rudimental' stroke patterns.  For example; 16th fills might be played as a single stroke, double stroke or a paradiddle pattern.  Triplets may be played using a number of different stroke patterns too.  (It's all in my homestudy course if I have lost you here.)  See, Rudiments, Rolls and Fills: PARTS I & II.  Also see the various related E-M lessons on the second 'Lesson Menu'.     As you study all the above and see where I'm coming from, your reading and writing skills will gather steam too.    My $35.00 homestudy package is designed to help you master all these and many other tricks of the trade.  If you haven't enrolled . . . What the heck are you waiting for?      Check out the contents of the hidden secret website portion of the course now, at:      http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/contents.html     That is only the tip of the $35.00 iceberg . . . The course also includes all the following newsletter lessons . . . and this list is growing at a rate of one new lesson per month . . . OLDER ISSUES OF THE TEMPO DISPATCH (Newsletter) Feature Article Titles TD # 1.   Creativity Vs. Academics TD # 2.   The Beauty Secrets of Simplistic Drumming TD # 3.   SOLO TIPS & FAQ TD # 4.   Improvised Fills using the Hi-hat TD # 5.   SOLO TIPS II TD # 6.   Getting That First Gig TD # 7.   Beating the Monster Players to that 'Dream Gig' TD # 8.   'SCAVENGER HUNT'   Hidden website lesson: 16th 4/4 TD # 9.   CUT-TIME 2/4 (POLKA) TD # 10.  Jamming! TD # 11.  Special Help with FATBACK TD # 12.  Tuning Tips TD # 13.  Learning to Write & Read drum notation.(Part I) TD # 14.  Learning to Write & Read drum notation.(Part II) TD # 15.  Solo Techniques (Triplets) TD # 16.  Feeling The Backbeat TD # 17.  PERFECTION / Internal Clocks & Rudiments TD # 18.  THE 'UNIVERSAL' SONG COUNT TD # 19.  DUMP THE TABS AND JAM! TD # 20.  STICKS, PEDALS & SOUTHPAWS TD # 21.  CYMBAL TIPS AND TRICKS TD # 22.  Personal Musical Tastes VS The Real World TD # 23.  DRUM SOLO MAGIC! TD # 24.  'PLAYING PERFECT FILLS': All mysteries solved!!! BONUS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Putting a New Drum set                together (Out of the Box) TD #25.   First Night On A New Gig! (Calming the Jitters.) TD #26.   HI-HAT Tips and Tricks TD #27.   Reading Drum Notation:  More helpful tips TD #28.   Guide to Development & Control   ...................................................................................... SPECIAL HIDDEN WEB SITE NEWS:      (For Paid Members)      All of the above Tempo Dispatch titles are now available online at the hidden site.      While you are there, check out E-M LESSON #8: 'Swing'. It is also new. MORE NEW LESSONS . . .      Also . . . I am adding several more lessons to the secret site during April.  They may be up as you read this.  You will find them on the E-M Lesson Menu below the 'Swing' lesson as:     * 16th Disco *  Ska & Reggae *  26 NARD Rudiments *  Polka and Jazz *  Rimshots *  Latin Styles (I'm just getting started on the Latin section) _____ENROLL HERE AND NOW!__________           *** Become a member *** COMPUTERIZED DRUMSET LESSONS ** $35.00 (US) STUDY DRUMS FROM YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME! *  It's like having a pro helping you at home. *  Study at home anytime via floppy disk (offline), *  Online lessons via password authorization. *  E-mail questions ENCOURAGED & WELCOME 24 hrs a day! *  DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, Beginner thru ULTRA-ADVANCED. *  For ALL ages 10 to 90 . . .(almost) *  Student sets the pace & the schedule. *  Optional downloadable zip file of web site drum    course (for offline study). *  BONUS!!!!  28 additional lessons (TD Archive.) *  THESE PROVEN METHODS REALLY WORK! *  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. *  Don't you owe it to yourself to learn all you can? TO SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF LESSONS GO TO:  http://www.catalog.com/drummers/contents.html All for one SPECIAL price.         *   *   *   *   *   *        $35.00 (US FUNDS)       WILL BUY IT ALL!!! * Homestudy Course (35 html lessons) * BONUS #1 Old Drums Into New Money (E-Book) * BONUS #2 Tempo Dispatch Archive (28 lessons) ____________HOW TO PURCHASE__________   The Homestudy Course in Drum Set Techniques _________ONLY $35.00 US Dollars___________ HOW TO PURCHASE: (Method#1)    WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD * PURCHASE NOW WITH YOUR AMEX, MASTER OR VISA, 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 (all updates) at this limited one-time low price . . . or wait and pay more. SIGN UP NOW! COMPLETE COURSE ONLY $35.00 (US) https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ___________________________________________________ HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #2)                                   US RESIDENTS                            May pay instanly with ******************** 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!!! 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. FOREIGN STUDENTS:  Visit your local bank and have them prepare a check or Money order for $35 in US funds to Bill Powelson, then mail it to the above address. _____________________________________ Ad #2_________BEATBUG______________                 $139.00 (US FUNDS)      If you purchase a BEATBUG through the school, I will include the entire $35.00 HOMESTUDY PACKAGE (above) for FREE. Trivia question::           WHAT IS A BEATBUG?? DON'T KNOW?           Find out here . . . Http://www.catalog.com/drummers/z.html           Or order here: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ________________________________________ AD #3      "OLD DRUMS INTO NEW MONEY" 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 IT'S FREE with purchase of the HOMESTUDY COURSE                        OR A BEATBUG! OR, BUY IT SEPARATELY FOR. . . $18.00 (US)                 Via Secure Credit Card https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html           "Old Drums Into New Money" __________________________________________ AD #4      *** ANOTHER UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ***                          (Unrelated to drumming) 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 AMEX, MASTER CARD OR VISA NOW, GO TO . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html ________________________________________ AD #5                    NEW!________DISCOUNT DRUMS ONLINE____NEW!                                           at                         *** VERMONT DRUMS ***                      E_MAIL:       jacj@together.net DISCOUNT BRAND-NAMES & ENTRY LEVEL DRUMS SETS* ACCESSORIES OR SUPPLIES. Tama, Mapex, Ayotte, DW, Dixon, Trick, Grover, Dunnett (high end snares), Brady (Autralian Exotic woods), Sunlite, CB, Adam, Enforcer. Atom, Sound Source, Royce, Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, UFIP, Istanbul, Meinl, Tosco, Camber, CB and most of the economy off brands.      DRUM SET REFURBISHING & RELATED SUPPLIES (Shells * Rims * Hoops * Covering Materials, etc., etc.) Just drop Jim Casey an e-note and tell him what you need:          E-MAIL:      jacj@together.net (Jim Casey) MY PROMISE:  If you make a purchase of $300 or more through Jim Casey at VERMONT DRUMS . . . I'll give you my entire Homestudy Package (online drum course) FREE OF CHARGE! ******************************************************************* AD #6 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 ******************************************************* AD #7 GET THOSE DRUMSTICKS OUT OF YOUR EAR! Get totally organized with a Drummers Tray.  It will keep all your spare sticks at your finger tips. SEE IT AT:  www.drumweb.com/webbs BUY A TRAY AND GET 4 FREE DRUM LESSONS RIGHT HERE! ______________________________ |_________Train yourself to_______|                 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  ______________________________________ YES!!! You can  *** MAKE  MONEY *** on the Internet www.a2zmoney.com/drummers/money/a2zmon01.html _________________________________________ 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 YOUR CREDIT CARD, CLICK HERE https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/nlccard.html _______________________________________                 *****NOTICE!!!!! ***** Your e-mail drumming questions are always welcome at I LOVE E-MAIL!!!! END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #28  April 5, 1999