ISSUE #67 \__\__\___THE____/__/__/ July 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 13,000+ SUBSCRIBERS!__________ IN THIS ISSUE . . . FEATURE ARTICLE: 1. Hard to find Rudimental lessons at the site . . .    2. TRIVIA:  What's a Groove Guide?    Don't know?  (Click here) http://www.studydrums.com/z.html 3. SALES HELP WANTED! 4. WHAT'S A 'TONGUE DRUM'? 5. Humor: The Wisdom of Forrest Gump. 6. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME.  http://members.aol.com/bpowelson/d-triv02.html _____________________________________ |__________FEATURE ARTICLE___________|     Many students who visit my site at do not discover ALL the free lessons. Especially the lessons concerning Rudiments, Rolls and Fills.      I've noticed that I get requests for the following lessons all the time . . . (though the help is usually available for free.) Most of these lessons are somewhat buried at the free site . . .    So . . . here they are . . .    I'll just send the URLs (web addresses.)    Study these free lessons, (IN THIS SPECIFIC ORDER) for best results . . . 1.  EXPLAINING RUDIMENTS . . . (FREEBY) http://catalog.com/drummers/rudexpln.html (FOR PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/rudexpln.html 2.  USING 16TH SINGLE FILLS . . . (FREEBY) http://catalog.com/drummers/fills01.html (FOR PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/fills01.html 3.  USING DOUBLE STROKE AND PARADIDDLE FILLS . . . (FREEBY) http://catalog.com/drummers/dbls-pdl.html (FOR PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/dbls-pdl.html 4.  Don't forget to check out this FREE WEB PAGE LESSON, "Spice Up ALL Your Fills", at: (FREEBY) http://home.att.net/~drums01/fillsc.html (FOR PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/fillsc.html RUDIMENT CHARTS: 5.  The 26 rudiments are here: (PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/rudiment.html (FREEBY) http://catalog.com/drummers/rudiment.html 6.  and here: (PAID STUDENTS) http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/rudi01.html (FREEBY) http://catalog.com/drummers/rudi01.html      Now, for some truth and honesty, ABOUT RUDIMENTS, ROLLS AND FILLS in the real world, and on the gig.      When we are jamming with recordings, or playing in a band . . . we RARELY play the rudiments DIRECTLY in a song.  We tend to use them INDIRECTLY. By that, I mean we tend to mix them together, and with other random mixed-note-values . . .  Sometimes, they aren't recognizable AS RUDIMENTS . . . when we hear (or play) them in a song . . .     To explain what I mean . . . I have written a special Tempo Dispatch article.  It explains HOW to create 'Fills on the Fly' . . .         *  'Play Perfect Fills' on the fly, in mid-song, and never miss your timing . . .     Right now . . . It's only available by purchasing the $49 course.  You'll need your passwords to study it.     It's here . . . IMPROVISED FILLS . . . http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td24.txt     AND . . . here is a similar lesson that teaches approximately the same knowledge while using the hi-hat to maintain the backbeat flow . . . IMPROVISED FILLS, WITH THE HI-HAT . . . http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td4.txt     There are probably 5 or 10 OTHER lessons in the commercial ($49) 100-lesson-course, designed to get you cooking with rolls and fills.     You should enroll (if you haven't already) to get all 100-LESSONS . . . ENROLL HERE: https://www.secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html     I wish I could find a way to place ALL the 100-lessons online for free . . . but it costs me nearly $500 per month to make these lessons available. I can't afford to devote so much time, plus MY OWN MONEY into this project.      Without paying students, the FREE material would not be available at all . . . Thanks to all of you who have enrolled.  You are the life-blood of this operation.  :>)                           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!  :>)   ---------------------------------- 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.) ****************************************** TOTAL DRUM SET PACKAGE FOR ONLY $299 COMPLETE DRUMSET $299, Plus Bill Powelson's  Homestudy Course INCLUDED FREE!!!  INCLUDES: Absolutely everything needed to start playing and learning now!  $299   CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR NEW $299.00 DRUMSET!           www.TotalDrummer.com          ****************************************** _____________________________ |_WHAT'S A GROOVE GUIDE?_____| FIND OUT HERE . . . http://www.studydrums.com/z.html ORDER YOURS NOW AND GET MY 100-LESSON COURSE IN DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, FREE: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html  _________________________ |__SALES HELP WANTED_____|        MAKE MONEY! I need a few 'promotional' partners! If you would like to get into the business of SELLING ENROLLMENTS to this 100-lesson course, Mention 'SALES-OP' in a special EMAIL TO  Bill Powelson AT: drums01@att.net _________________________ |____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 13,000+ avid drum-buffs per month, with YOUR drumming related ad. INQUIRE:  drums01@att.net _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? ______________|   THE WISDOM OF FORREST GUMP . . . Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.    St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it's certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we've been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have pass it before you can get into Heaven."   Forrest responds, "It shor is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever tolt me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain't too hard; life was a big enough test as it was."    St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.    First: What two days of the week begin with the letter T?    Second: How many seconds are there in a year?    Third: What is God's first name?"    Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up  and says, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers."    Forrest says, "Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begin with the letter "T"? Shucks, that one's easy. That'd be Today and Tomorrow."    The Saint's eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forrest, that's not what I was thinking, but . . . you do have a point, and I guess I didn't specify, so I'll give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?" asks St. Peter. "How many seconds in a year?"    "Now that one's harder," says Forrest, "but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve."    Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve? Twelve!? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"    Forest says "Shucks, there's gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. .    "Hold it," interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you're going with this, and I see your point, though that wasn't quite what I had in mind..... but I'll have to give you credit for that one, too.    Let's go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God's first name"?   "Sure" Forrest replied, "its Andy."    "Andy?!" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. "Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?"    "Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forrest replied. "I learnt it from the song. . . .   "ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN. . . ."    St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said:  "RUN FORREST, RUN!" _____________________________________________ Thanks again to my old friend Jim Casey at Vermont Drums Online: www.vermontdrums.com _____________________________________________ _________________________________ _____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. _______________________________________ TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE DRUM SCHOOL PRODUCTS WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD, CLICK HERE   *  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 #67 JULY 5, 2002