ISSUE #63 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ MAR 5, 2002 _______________TEMPO DISPATCH ___________ Newsletter For Drummers and Drumming Enthusiasts Copyright Bill Powelson 2002 all rights reserved. ____________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'_______ Tips * Tricks * Hints * Ads * Freebies * Lessons * _________NOW more than 11,000 SUBSCRIBERS!__________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is in this issue? FEATURE ARTICLE: 1. COMMON SENSE AND YOUR DRUMMING IMPROVEMENT    2. TRIVIA:  What's a BEATBUG?    Dont know?     (It looks like the show is about over for our beloved BEATBUG . . .) (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___________| COMMON SENSE AND YOUR DRUMMING IMPROVEMENT:      The phone FINALLY rings . . . This new band wants YOU to try out as their drummer. It pays $100 per-night, five nights per week.      CAN YOU CUT IT?  They tend to play a lot of music that you don't especially care for . . . but then, nearly all bands do that.  Don't they?      Do you want the gig, or don't you? I WANT YOU TO TAKE THAT GIG, BUT FIRST . . . LET'S:     *  Assess your drumming strengths and weaknesses.       *  Find the weak area(s) where you need the most work?     In this issue, I want to help you find your way, no matter what may be your personal level of expertise.          FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, it easy . . . Start at the top of the 'LESSON MENU' at and slowly work your way through the free lessons.  (There's also more help for beginners at the end of this article.) BEGINNERS . . .     ONCE YOU ARE PAST THE 5-BASIC DANCE BEATS, GET OFF YOUR WALLET AND SIGN-UP!   I want to help you go pro! http://www.studydrums.com/prime01.html     *** INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS ***        Ask yourself these questions: PROBLEM:     1.  Do you routinely find yourself playing along with the same types of recorded songs over and over, while using generally the same beats and rolls in every song, repeatedly?       THAT'S SO BORING, but all too common! SOLUTION:        * Diversify your taste in recorded music.  Branch out a little.  Play along with OTHER GENRES (styles) of music in ALL tempos and beat-structures.      As we begin to do this more and more, we'll accumulate new knowledge in EVERY beat structure, rather than just one or two.  As we increase our base-of-knowledge . . . we'll soon realize that ALL music is fun and easy to play . . . and we'll quickly emerge as far-more-versatile and respected, as drummers. That's exactly what all the GOOD JOBS will require! REMEMBER THIS ALWAYS . . .      All bands want the same things from their drummer!      *  They ALL want solid tempo and versatile technique, no matter what the song-style or tempo.      The bands we play with, rarely CARE if we like the music they've chosen to play.  They play THEIR music, and if the drummer tends to be weak on all but the 'fast' songs . . . they'll probably be looking to replace their drummer, real soon.        We drummers especially, (more than any other instrument) need to be extrememly versatile in this dog-eat-dog atmosphere that DEFINITELY exists out here in the real world, (beyond our practice-room fantasies.)       Be ready for that!                FOR EXAMPLE:  Are you aware that there are more than 4-BILLION 16th 4/4 variations?  How many of them can you play right now?       The truth is, we only use about 80 of those potential 4-Billion possibilities . . . YET, if we only know a few variations in that structure . . . it 'SHOULD' become our focus of study . . .  Otherwise, we'll HATE those types of songs when they come up . . . we'll sound weak, and our band members will be giving us the old fish-eye.  Our gig may be on the line at that precise moment in time.      This lesson should help the paid students make improvements with 16th 4/4 . . . http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/ccrtab1.html      The same is true with BLUES BEAT style songs; http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/ccrtbc2.html      AND SWING; http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/ccrtgh8.html      Do you know there are more than 5-QUINTILLION 3/4 WALTZ BEAT permutations (variations?)  How many can you play right now?      This lesson will help . . . (paid students.) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/ccrtfg6.html      How well do you rate in ALL those areas?   Are you as hot with those beats as you are with varied 8TH ROCK AND QUARTER ROCK patterns?           Go for it!  Be GREAT with EVERY TYPE SONG! :>) FREEBY FOR UNPAID STUDENTS . . .      OK UNPAID STUDENTS, let's see if you are paying attention! I know I left you out in the above lesson examples . . .      There are about 10,000 UNPAID readers of this newsletter. I'll give ALL of you ONE FREE LESSON CHOICE FROM THE ABOVE EXAMPLES.       Drop me a note and ask for any one of the following lessons . . . CHOOSE ONE OF THE LESSONS (BELOW) AND ASK FOR IT . . . I'll send it for free . . .      1.  16th 4/4 (VARIATIONS), lesson . . . (4-billion possible variations.)      2.  Swing (16 million possible variations)      3.  Waltz (5-quintillion possible variations) OK, . . . WHAT ABOUT FILLS AND ROLLS?      Are you aware that the following fills will work beautifully with all but Blues and Waltz. A few minor changes need to be made before they'll work with those two beat-structures.  These are the MOST IMPORTANT FILLS, you'll ever learn.  I said, EVER!!      It's FREE-FOR EVERYONE!  Go there now!  :>) http://home.att.net/~drums01/fillsc.html      ADVANCED STUDENTS . . .          What can I say?  I don't know HOW ADVANCED you are, but I CAN show you the next step(s), if you haven't taken them already . . .      STUDY THE FOLLOWING LESSONS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER . . .     It's single, quickest, wildest 'KNOWLEDGE-PILL', you'll ever swallow!  Be ready to call 911 . . . you may be feeling a bit weak in the knees, once you have seen the coming formulas that will take you far beyond where you are today.      The good news is, there's only about 30-minutes of study here . . . but it'll stay with you for life!      FOLLOW THE LOGIC, AND IN THIS EXACT ORDER . . . (I'll assume you already understand the COMPLETE note-value system.  If not, study that lesson first:) NOTE VALUES: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/notevals.html PERMUTATIONS: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/perms01.html WALTZ: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/waltz01.html TIME SIGNATURES: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/timesigs.html      There's a humungous hidden moment of epifamy hidden in those four lessons.  Dont' stop reading and thinking until the mountain-of-knowledge falls on you!      Jam with recorded music EVERY DAY!  When we are having fun, the learning-curve goes ballistic! ....................................... 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 'BEGINNER' DRUMSET deal.  This is it! _____________________________ |_____WHAT'S A BEATBUG?_______| FIND OUT HERE . . . http://www.studydrums.com/z.html BEATBUG! ALL PREVIOUS DEALS ARE OFF! Beatbugs are asbout to become collectors items.  They are no longer being manufactured. (I sick about this!) I have only 12 units left.  The price is up to $145 each.  When they're gone, they're gone. I don't even want to sell the ones I have left.  My bet is they will bring $500, this time next year. ORDER NOW OR WISH FOREVER THAT YOU HAD . . . https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html  _________________________ |____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 11,000 avid drum-buffs per month, with YOUR drumming related ad. INQUIRE:  drums01@att.net _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? ______________| ----------------------------- The Genie and an Ex-Wife ----------------------------- A guy finds an old lamp on the beach. He rubs it and a genie appears. The genie informs the guy that he will grant him three wishes, but whatever he wishes for his ex-wife will get TWICE AS MUCH. "How about $1 million?" he asks. "Your ex-wife now has $2 million in her account as well," says the genie. "I've always wanted a Benz, how about that?," he asks. "Your ex-wife now has two of those cars," says the genie. The guy stopped to think for a minute, knowing that he had only one wish left. "Could you beat me half to death?" ............................................... (Stolen with great respect, from THE HUMOR PORT NEWSLETTER.) _________________________________ _____OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHODS____| 1. CREDIT CARD: Via our secure servers: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html 2. PAYPAL (Credit card) :  Visit 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 BEATBUGS . . . GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE! $145.00 each. I pay shipping in U.S.  ($5 extra shipping outside U.S.) *  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 #63 MAR 5, 2002