ISSUE #64 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ APR 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 11,500 SUBSCRIBERS!__________ IN THIS ISSUE . . . FEATURE ARTICLE: 1. DRUMMING IMAGINATION:  How to cultivate, develop, and carry it with you for life.    2. TRIVIA:  What's a BEATBUG?    Dont know?  (Click here) http://www.studydrums.com/z.html    I only have 8-units left!   3. Drum Instructors Wanted! 4. BARGAIN DRUMSET DEAL! 5. WHAT'S A 'TONGUE DRUM'? 6. Humor: BASS-PLAYER JOKE. 7. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME. http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|            DRUMMING IMAGINATION     There's ALWAYS a drumset in front of you, every minute of every day.     Every desktop, tabletop or dashboard, is a POTENTIAL drumset . . . if we'll simply use our imagination.        If we enjoy the movement of TWO FINGERS (and TWO TOES) . . . we can ALWAYS practice.         * 'RHYTHMIC IMAGINATION' may be the single-most-important KEY-INGREDIENT, to playing drums!     Am I right or wrong?     *  LEARN, when AWAY from the drums . . . That's the time to do all those REALLY BORING AND DIFFICULT rudimental, and 4-way coordination, repetition-exercises!      It's ALSO a great time to LEARN TO PULL the BEST and most-imaginative PERCUSSIVE TONES from ANY object!     Would you believe that it's possible to make a cardboard-box sound BETTER than some $5000 drumsets . . .?  It's all up to the PLAYER and not the quality of the instrument.     TRUST ME!  This is TOTALLY true!     Challenge yourself to see HOW MANY different tones you can PULL from any object that may DARE to be within striking-distance, haha . . . It'll be a FUN and productive challenge.     The true DYNAMICS of drumming is hidden within the above challenge!  Dynamics . . . is the thing that keeps us all from sounding exactly alike, and it's the key to imaginative, innovative, melodic solos.     * ENJOY NOTHING BUT FUN when you are finally behind the drumset.  Do the REAL WORK, when you are AWAY from the drums. These rules (above) will multiply your real-drumset DRUMMING FUN, exponentially.     ALL SUCCESSFUL DRUMMERS learn this early . . . and they carry it with them for life.  It may be the MAJOR ingredient to drumming success.     I'm 60 . . .     But, I still do ALL my TEDIOUS STUDY in front of the boob-tube (or while waiting for mama to do her shopping at Wal-Mart.) THEN . . . ONCE I get behind the REAL drums . . . it's 'KATY BAR THE DOORS'!  I fry 'em! That's the time to put all those NEW, hard-learned techniques to work, IN A FUN-IMAGINATIVE-JAM . . .    Pick up this habit . . . it's a 'NO-FAIL' tip! Actually . . . you may not succeed without it!       WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS TIP?    I'm hoping you ALREADY KNEW IT!  :>)    That's what!     But at least, this note may help you RECOGNIZE IT, for what it's REALLY worth.     Put a drumset INSIDE YOUR MIND, carry it with you everywhere you go.  Play, play, play . . . ANYTIME you are bored.    DO THIS NOW . . . TRY IT!    Memorize the movements of any roll or beat you're needing to add to your arsenal of perfection.  Get the moves into your mind . . . and save the repetitious, boring practice for those moments when you are away from the real drumset.  Master them as you go about your day.     THEN when you return to the drums . . . your REAL practice-session will be more fun than ever.  Jamming will take on new life as you USE the new technique(s) while playing along with your favorite recordings.    Those who whine about not having enough time to practice, now have no excuse!  Learn to use your waisted moments by practicing on your brand-new, free, imaginary drum set, every day and EVERYWHERE you go.    Happy drummin'  :>) ....................................... 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.) _____________________________ |_____WHAT'S A BEATBUG?_______| FIND OUT HERE . . . http://www.studydrums.com/z.html BEATBUG! ALL PREVIOUS DEALS ARE OFF! Beatbugs are about to become collectors items.  They are no longer being manufactured. (I sick about this!) I have only 8 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? IT'S THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DRUMMERS WHO ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING! 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? ______________| BASS PLAYER JOKE . . .      Fifteen minutes into a flight from Kansas City to Toronto, the Captain announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of our engines has failed but there is nothing to worry about. Our flight will take an hour longer than scheduled but we still have three engines left."      Thirty minutes later the Captain announced, "One more engine has failed and the flight will take an additional two hours but don't worry, we can fly just fine on two engines."      An hour later the Captain announced, "One more engine has failed and our arrival will be delayed another three hours but don't worry, we still have one engine left."      A bass-player passenger turned to the drummer in the next seat and remarked . . .      "If we lose one more engine, we'll be up here all day!"   ------------------------------------------------------ Actually, this was originally a 'dumb-blonde' joke, but I happen to like blondes, haha.  So . . . I turned it into a bass-player joke. ------------------------------------------------------ (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. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL 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 #634 APR 5, 2002