ISSUE #58 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ Oct 5, 2001 _______________TEMPO DISPATCH ___________ Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts Copyright Bill Powelson 2001 all rights reserved. ____________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'_______ Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * _________NOW OVER 8,000 SUBSCRIBERS!__________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is in this issue? FEATURE ARTICLES: TWO LESSONS:    (A) Beginner and    (B) Ultra Advanced) TWO LESSONS:     LESSON A. Planning your Drumming Success. Planning your study strategies (for beginners, only.)     LESSON B. The 'Classic' 5/4 beat pattern.  It's a real eye-opener for those who are wanting to master ALL odd time signatures (for ultra-advanced students, only.) 2. What's a BEATBUG?  3. Drum Instructors Wanted! 4. Humor?  The Smart Phone. 5. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME. http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________| LESSON A.     PLANNING FOR YOUR DRUMMING SUCCESS     Why reinvent the wheel as you grope in the darkness for answers? FOLLOW THIS LESSON-PLAN, FOR BEST RESULTS:     The drum lessons at are arranged (from the top-down) at the web site in such a way as to achieve the BEST possible results, in the LEAST amount of time, while enjoying the MOST POSSIBLE FUN  . . .     We would follow this exact same plan if you were to enroll as a private student at my private teaching studios.  I use this arrangement because it works!     I've devoted nearly 40 years to the arrangement and design of this HUGE course, by trial and error, in the private-teaching- studios with countless (more than 1,700) individual, private students.     You'll be WISE to follow the plan, FROM THE TOP DOWN, in the (early-beginner) stages of study.       After memorizing the BASIC DANCE BEATS at: http://www.studydrums.com/prime01.html     It's a big lesson!  Give it at least 30 seconds to load.     Later, you should follow through the rudimental- fill studies at: http://www.studydrums.com/rudexpln.html     BE SURE to 'click' on EVERY LINK to 'EVERY' page! Each link tends to lead to even MORE info.  MOST of those lessons are free.          After mastering the BASIC DANCE BEAT lessons and 'some' of the rudiment studies . . . it's then ok to jump around randomly through the remaining lessons (Once the foundations have been established.) IF YOU ARE AN ADVANCED STUDENT . . .     Skim lightly over any material that seems too basic or too simple . . . BUT DIG-IN AS THE LESSONS GET MORE DIFFICULT.   Almost every lesson in this 100-lesson course is intended as one-week of study for the average student in private study.  Some students move faster while others, slower.       Here ONLINE . . . Many of you may find it easy to absorb SEVERAL lessons per week, while others may need several weeks on each lesson!  That's the advantage of online lessons!      The cost is the same for EVERYONE. ........................................................ NOTE:      Not all the lessons are free.  Many of the hidden lessons do not appear at the public site at all. They're hidden and not mentioned anywhere except on the 'Contents' page at: http://www.studydrums.com/contents.html     I'm actually selling my life and soul, here.     The idea is to PROVE MYSELF TO YOU, by giving you the first 10 or 15 years of knowledge for free. Then, as you become convinced of the unbelievable value, maybe you'll decide to ENROLL and save yourself another 30 or 40 years of frustration.  Most people can wade through all 100-lessons in as little as 6 to 8 months, emerging on the other-side with 40 to 50 years of valuable REAL WORLD knowledge.  Most of this material is knowledge you'll need as a working-pro out there on the REAL gigs (or pro-jobs.)  My sole objective as a teacher is to get you playing in a live band, as soon as possible.  These lessons have been structured and streamlined to accelerate that possibility. ........................................................     Set your own pace . . . and dig-in for the long-haul!  Think of the whole thing as PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS, online. That's exactly what it is, but YOU set the pace!  :>)       It's a bargain at $49!  You'll see . . . if you study ONLY the free lessons first . . . and start at the VERY top, even if those early lessons appear to be a little too simple. Those lessons lay the foundation you'll be needing the REST of your drumming career. ---------------------------------- LESSON B.  CLASSIC 5/4:  (Ultra Advanced, Only)             THE CLASSIC 5/4 BEAT PATTERN VERY IMPORTANT!      REMEMBER!!! The lesson that follows is only ONE PERMUTATION (or variation) of the 1.9-TRILLION+ possible 5/4 beat variations. BUT, it is ABSOLUTELY the most popular . . . at least in the Jazz-genre.  I think this pattern was on the top-100-charts two different times (1961/1972 as I remember) by the Dave Brubeck Quintet and a song called 'Take Five'.     To learn the OTHER 1.9+ trillion variations of 5/4, you will need to study ALL the other pertinent lessons in my 100-lesson course. IMPORTANT THOUGHT . . .      Though we may never MASTER or actually USE all those variations . . . The KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS is PRICELESS!  We will learn to visualize ANY of those patterns 'visually and mentally' . . . even though mastering all of them might take several thousand years . . . (or more.) STUDY THE CLASSIC 5/4 BEAT PATTERN, HERE: http://home.att.net/~drums01/5-401.html WHAT ABOUT FILLS IN 5/4?      Here's a more fun way to learn your note-values . . . AS FILLS. DISCLAIMER . . .      When applying fills to 5/4, it may be EASIEST to utilize 5-groups of the chosen fill, beginning on count-one of the beat.  Later, you'll discover that fills may begin ANYWHERE, so long as we maintain a repeating 5-count flow of the 5/4 signature . . .     (Quarter triplets will cause some math problems within this signature and may not be very useful.) Spice Up Your Fills . . . http://home.att.net/~drums01/fillsc.html SPECIAL NOTE:      Be sure to visit the 'contents' page to get a complete idea of the complete contents of this unique, one-of-a-kind $49 homestudy course.      The CONTENTS page is at: www.studydrums.com/drummers/contents.html       PURSUE YOUR DREAMS WITH PASSION!  BEGIN THIS ONLINE DRUMMING-CORRESPONDENCE-COURSE TODAY! BECOME A PERMANENT MEMBER AND STUDENT! Don't you owe it to yourself to learn all you can, in the PURSUIT OF YOUR DRUMMING DREAMS? ORDER THIS COMPLETE, 100+ LESSON, ONLINE DRUMMING COURSE, FOR ONLY $49 In US funds, while the price lasts. To ORDER NOW, with your credit card, from anywhere in the World . . . go here: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html If you haven't become a paid LIFETIME MEMBER yet . . . What's the hang-up? COMPUTERIZED DRUMSET LESSONS ** $49.00 (US) *  LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AND UNLIMITED E-MAIL HELP . . . STUDY DRUMS AT YOUR COMPUTER ANYTIME! * It's like having a pro-drummer helping you at home. * Study at home anytime via password-authorization (hidden site.) * E-MAIL HELP Questions ENCOURAGED & WELCOME 24 hrs a day, ALWAYS! * DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, Beginner thru ULTRA-ADVANCED. * For (almost) ALL ages 10 to 90 . . . * Student sets the pace & the schedule. * Optional downloadable zip file of COMPLETE web site drum course.  Study OFFLINE. * BONUS!!!! 58+ additional lessons (TD Archive.) * 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! * UNLIMITED 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 GO TO: http://www.catalog.com/drummers/contents.html EVERYTHING ABOVE INCLUDED, ($49.00 US) https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html ($97 is the NEXT PROJECTED PRICE INCREASE and it may occur ANY DAY!) I am currently and always adding new lessons. Buy the course now and get everything (including all FUTURE UPDATES) at this limited one-time low price . . . (or wait and pay more.) _____________________________ |_____WHAT'S A BEATBUG?_______| BEATBUG! SPECIAL-DISCOUNT-OFFER!!! (SAVE $60.00) NOW ONLY:  $139.00 (US FUNDS) If you purchase a BEATBUG through the school, I will include the entire 100+ lesson, $49.00 HOMESTUDY COURSE (above) for FREE. TRIVIA QUESTION . . . WHAT IS A BEATBUG??? DON'T KNOW? LEARN HERE . . . (FREE DRUM LESSON) ALL Pro-drummers!  You NEED a BEATBUG whether you KNOW it or not. Http://www.catalog.com/drummers/z.html ORDER YOUR BEATBUG HERE: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html *** SPECIAL OFFER *** BUY A BEATBUG ($139.00 US) AND GET MY ENTIRE $49 COURSE (Including Lifetime Membership) FREE! _____________________________________ NO CREDIT CARD? HERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO PURCHASE . . . HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #2) US RESIDENTS May pay instantly with an . . . ********* ELECTRONIC CHECK ********* 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 NO TIME! Send an E-mail enquiry to: . . . Mention 'E-Checks' to get details on how to pay instantly, electronically with an E-mail check. _______________________________________ HOW TO PURCHASE (Method #3) REGULAR MAIL. 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 $49 in US funds to Bill Powelson, then mail it to the above address. _________________________ |____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 _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? _____________| THE SMART PHONE    A young man wanted to get his beautiful blonde wife something nice for their first wedding anniversary. So he decides to buy her a cell phone. She is all excited, she loves her phone. He shows her and explains to her all the features on the phone. The next day the blonde goes shopping. Her phone rings and it's her husband, "Hi Hun," he says, "how do you like your new phone?" She replies, "I just love it, it's so small and your voice is clear as a bell, but there's one thing I don't understand though." "What's that, baby?" asks the husband. "How did you know I was at Wal Mart?" _________________________________________ Thanks again to my old friend Jim Casey at Vermont Drums Online: www.vermontdrums.com _________________________________________ NOW, HERE'S ANOTHER FREEBY, 'CHRISTMAS OR ANYTIME' SPECIAL. ASK FOR THIS FREE E-BOOK!    HOW TO ASSEMBLE A NEW DRUMSET 'Out of the Box and Under the Tree" 'Assembling a New Drumset / Out of the Box'. I've decided to keep this 'Christmas Gift' available at NO CHARGE, all year long.          COMPLIMENTARY E-BOOK           * SPECIAL GIFT *             VIA E-MAIL: Just ask for this E-book if you need it. Send a note to:          (Mention 'NO-COST E-book') _______________________________________             MORE FREEBIES! 1.  Play DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME     Try your luck.  It's a fun, educational experience . . . http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html 2.  FREE, DOWNLOADABLE, MINI-DRUM-COURSE FOR BEGINNERS & WEBMASTERS. http://home.att.net/~drums01/freedl/dl2.html       It's totally free and I'm encouraging everyone to pass it around to their friends!  Beginning drum students will LOVE this one.     Webmasters love it to!  Set it up on your own website.  Give it to your own visitors.  OFFER FREE DRUM LESSONS FROM YOUR OWN WEB SITE!     Check it out . . . http://home.att.net/~drums01/freedl/dl2.html ________________________________________ Removal Instructions For instant REMOVAL, simply hit reply and type REMOVE on the subject line. _______________________________________ WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 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/ccard.html PURCHASE YOUR 'BEATBUG' THROUGH THE SCHOOL AND RECEIVE THIS COMPLETE $49, 100+ LESSON COURSE AS A FREE-BONUS!      Don't forget to check out the FREE WEB PAGE LESSON, "Spice Up Your Fills", at: http://home.att.net/~drums01/fillsc.html END OF TEMPO DISPATCH #58 Oct 5, 2001