ISSUE #61 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ Jan 5, 2002 _______________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 9,800 SUBSCRIBERS!__________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is in this issue? FEATURE ARTICLE: 1. COORDINATION SOLUTIONS    2. TRIVIA:  What's a BEATBUG?    Dont know?  (Click here) http://www.studydrums.com/z.html   3. Drum Instructors Wanted! 4. Humor: WISE BLONDE JOKE . . . 5. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME. http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|      COORDINATION SOLUTIONS (DRUMSET) THE MOST COMMON QUESTION ASKED BY BEGINNING STUDENTS OF DRUMSET . . .     "How do I get my feet and hands to work together as a team?"    HERE'S HOW . . .   As you practice beats and fills . . .   *  Keep the hi-hat closed at first.  Don't try to use the left-foot until the right-foot is up and running . . .      Go to work on that right-foot, this way . . .    #1.   Slow down, down, down, down, down . . .    As we are learning any new beat or roll . . . it's all too common to try to go too fast too soon . . . The hands and feet lag behind the brain and chaos occurs . . . we feel unsuccessful and we give up.    *  Don't allow that to happen!    The trick FOR ALL OF US (I have to MAKE myself do this too, even after 50 years.)  Keep it SLOW & STEADY . . . VERY, VERY slow at first . . . repeat, repeat, repeat.     As the hands and feet get the message coming from the brain . . . everything will increase speed on its own . . . after enough SLOW repetitions . . .    Most beats need to be repeated VERY slowly at least 100 to 150 times . . . before the speed (we are hearing in our head) will begin to occur 'naturally' in our hands and feet . . .    BUT (Think about this) . . . the average song of 3 minutes will INCLUDE about 100 reps of a beat!    THINK ABOUT THAT!!!    And that brings us to SOLUTION #2 . . . #2.  FIND JUST THE RIGHT SONG . . .      It needs to be a SLOW to MEDIUM, favorite song that we love.        If we'll play along with THAT SONG several times, enjoying the experience . . . our speed will increase naturally and then we'll be ready to tackle another favorite song that's a little faster, VERY SOON.       MUSIC IS THE KEY TO THE WHOLE THING!      We increase our speed slowly by eliminating the BOREDOM & FRUSTRATION that comes with dry (musicless) practice. SO . . .      MEMORIZEE THE BASIC DANCE BEATS . . . http://www.studydrums.com/prime01.html THEN . . .      Go over all your tapes and CDs . . . looking for just the right song(s) and jump in playing along . . . even if your foot is in lala-land. It'll wake-up after a few times through . . .      Find a slow to medium song . . . and play along with the whole song, SEVERAL times, all the way through.      I think you'll discover by the 3rd or 4th run-through that all the limbs will be working in concert with each other.       Within an hour . . . you'll probably be playing along with more than half the songs on nearly ANY CD.      FOCUS ONLY ON POSITIVES . . . STAY AWAY FROM ANY SONG THAT'S TOO HARD (or too fast) FOR YOU RIGHT NOW.  You'll probably find those same songs easy-to-play by next week. ONE MORE THOUGHT . . .      Don't worry if the foot isn't cooperating 100% as you want it to . . .      JUST KEEP PLAYING . . . pat your foot in-time when you can . . . enjoy what you are doing, while keeping a watchful eye on that poor, misguided foot . . .      In a very short while . . . the foot will get the message and start performing as you tell it . . .       This works EVERY TIME!        Persistence, determination and FUN are the secret ingredients to success.  (FUN is the most important of the three.)  Don't be too hard on yourself . . . WE ALL EXPERIENCE THESE SAME PROBLEMS . . . especially in the beginning.      BUT . . . HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS!      With EVERY new beat or roll we master . . . all the remaining beats (and rolls) get easier and easier . . .      Good luck!      Jam with recordings EVERY day . . . in the car or wherever you are.       If you hear a song playing . . . Analyze it, then play it . . .      Listen for:          a. TEMPO (speed)      b. BASIC DANCEBEAT CATEGORY . . . Tempo will usually help tell us the category . . . THEN,      c. JUMP IN PLAYING . . . tap on the dashboard or the 'knees' and play, play, play . . . song after song. The coordination will come much quicker and with a lot less frustration if we'll make a habit of doing this EVERY TIME WE HEAR A SONG PLAYING.      Happy drumming!                                 Bill Powelson                       The Homestudy Institute of Drums ....................................... NOW, HERE'S SOME SPECIAL HELP FOR BEGINNING STUDENTS OF DRUMSET: 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 allow you 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 lesson plan because it works!     You'll be WISE to follow the plan, FROM THE TOP DOWN, in the (early-beginner) stages of study.     MEMORIZE the BASIC DANCE BEATS at: http://www.studydrums.com/prime01.html ADVANCED STUDENTS . . .     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 BEST 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      This 100-lesson course provides the knowledge you'll need as a working-pro when playing in a band.     My sole objective as a teacher is to help 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. ---------------------------------- 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.) _____________________________ |____________NO DRUMS?_______| HERE'S A WAY TO GET THIS 100-LESSON COURSE 'TOTALLY FREE' ALONG WITH A COMPLETE DRUMSET, ALL FOR $329.00 http://www.geocities.com/sbprodrums      I've scoured the web for you, looking for the absolute BEST deal.  This is it! _____________________________ |_____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? ______________| WISE BLONDE JOKE . . . Two bored casino dealers were waiting at a craps table. A very attractive blonde woman arrived and bet twenty thousand dollars on a single roll of the dice. She said, "I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I'm completely nude." With that she stripped from her neck down, rolled the dice and yelled, "Mama needs new clothes!" Then she hollered..."YES! YES! I WON! I WON!" She jumped up and down and hugged each of the dealers. With that she picked up all the money and clothes and quickly departed. The dealers just stared at each other dumbfounded. Finally, one of them asked, "What did she roll?" The other answered, "I thought YOU were watching!" Moral: Not all blondes are dumb, but most men are perverts _____________________________________________ Thanks again to my old friend Jim Casey at Vermont Drums Online: www.vermontdrums.com _____________________________________________ HERE'S ANOTHER FREEBY! ...................................      'CHRISTMAS OR ANYTIME' SPECIAL. ASK FOR THIS FREE E-BOOK YEAR-ROUND!    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 #61 JAN 5, 2002