ISSUE #62 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ Feb 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 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS!__________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is in this issue? FEATURE ARTICLE: 1. RUDIMENT HELP (DRUMSET)    2. TRIVIA:  What's a BEATBUG?    Dont know?  (Click here) http://www.studydrums.com/z.html   3. Drum Instructors Wanted! 4. BARGAIN DRUMSET DEAL! 5. WHAT'S A 'TONGUE DRUM'? 6. Humor:         MORE . . . Musician Jokes. 7. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME. http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|     RUDIMENT HELP (DRUMSET)     Be sure to MASTER the rudimental 'FILLS', first. You'll find an entire series of RUDIMENTAL lessons beginning at: FOR PAID STUDENTS: (No ads) http://www.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/rudexpln.html FOR UNPAID GUESTS: (Contains ads) http://www.studydrums.com/drummers/rudexpln.html     Be sure to click ALL the links. Each link will lead to additional lessons.  If you fail to click on the '16th Single Stroke Fill', you may miss several additional lessons.     *  Most of the rudimental 'fill' lessons will include SOUND CLIPS too.     Also, see . . . TD #42 (Rudimental Applications) PAID STUDENTS ONLY: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td42.txt     Jamming with music is the SECRET to your future drumming success!  If you'll learn to adapt the rudiments as you HAVE FUN jamming with music,  you'll not only MASTER THE RUDIMENTS QUICKER, but you'll also be gaining a deeper feel for PLAYING WITH MUSIC as you go.  After all . . . That's the important objective, if we'll think about it a minute.     RUDIMENTS are easiest to master if we learn to apply them IMMEDIATELY to recorded songs as half-bar fills.  Trust me on this.     TWO VERY IMPORTANT POINTS?      1. Rudiments are TOTALLY useless . . . if we do not have the ability to USE them with, and ADAPT them to, the music we play.     2. Rudimental techniques will develop on their own WITHOUT BORING DISCIPLINE, if we simply learn to adapt them and use them ROUTINELY with our favorite music as we PLAY AND HAVE FUN.     Understand the concept being illustrated in that TD #42 lesson Above.  Once the concept is fully understood . . . you'll gain a license to HAVE MORE FUN as you STUDY and perfect ALL the rudiments. You'll perfect your rudiments while jamming with favorite recordings.     It won't be so boring that way . . . (What's wrong with that?)     There's absolutely no reason on earth that rudiments must be boring! FURTHER PROOF!     FOR OTHER RUDIMENTAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES, check out these TD Articles too . . . (as later lessons, in this order . . .) TD #40 (Ruffs) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td40.txt TD #39 (PRESS ROLLS & RUFFS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td39.txt     By studying the above two lessons, you'll quickly discover OTHER ways to USE those two rudiments as you jam with music.  (But, do them AFTER learning to use 16TH Singles.)          * I don't know of a site that has all the rudiments with sound clips.  It's a neat idea though. Get on it, somebody!  I'll link to you.  IMPORTANT POINT . . .     Most of the 26 N.A.R.D. rudiments are made up of the main or primary 4 OR 5 rudiments and rolls I stress in this course.      *  Learn to play Singles, Doubles, 8th Triplets, Ruffs and Paradiddles extremely well . . . while jamming. THEN . . . as you study the remaining rudiments, you'll see that they are ALL made up of those main rudiments.  The remaining rudiments will then be easier to comprehend, memorize, play and use . . . once the MAIN or primary rudiments have been totally mastered. SUMMARY . . .     *  Master the MAIN FIVE rudiments by USING them every day as you jam and play (with music) for fun.  The remaining rudiments will be a piece of cake, later on.      *  You'll discover that you can easily go over the charts and master ALL the rudiments in one day, (say a year from now), by using and mastering the main rudiments as FILLS, first.     No discipline necessary here.  The KEYWORD is 'FUN'. The FUN is in the music!  Find THAT, and all the rest will follow naturally.     If you do NOT discover the fun, everything else will be in vain anyway . . . and there's nothing worse than wasted discipline. ....................................... 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!  :>)   ---------------------------------- 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! 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 ($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      Mention the SPECIAL Bill Powelson deal.      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! _________________________ |____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 _________________________________ |________TONGUE DRUMS? __________| WHAT'S A TONGUE DRUM? FIND OUT HERE! http://www.studydrums.com/tngdrm01.html _________________________________ |_____AD SPACE AVAILABLE ________| This ad space available.  Reach 10,000 drum buffs per month, with YOUR drumming related ad. INQUIRE:  drums01@att.net _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? ______________|         MUSICIAN JOKES Q: How many bass players does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Only one, but he'll break ten bulbs before figuring out that they can't just be pushed in. Q: How many bass players does it take to change a lightbulb? A: One, but only after asking "Why?" Q: How many pianists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Two: One to hold the bulb, and one to turn his throne (but only after they figure out that you have to turn the bulb). Q: How many guitarists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None. They have a machine that does that now. Q: How many bluegrass musicians does it take to change a light bulb? A: Two - one to screw it in and one to complain that it's electrified. Q: How many bluegrass musicians it takes to change a light bulb? A: Three, one to do it and two to argue about whether that was the way Bill Monroe would have done it. Q: How many bluegrass musicians it takes to change a light bulb? A: It doesn't matter because the banjo player is gonna' change it again anyway after everybody else is done. _________________________________ _____OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHODS____| 1. CREDIT CARD: Via our secure servers: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html 2. PAYPAL (Credit card) :  Vist the Main page , then scroll down to the PAYPAL icon.  This is for the $49 course only. 3. TO ORDER WITH AN E-CHECK:  E-mail and ask for the E-check form. 4. TO ORDER BY 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. NOW, 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 ________________________________________ 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! *  What's a TONGUE DRUM? http://www.studydrums.com/tngdrm01.html      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 #62 FEB 5, 2002