ISSUE #72 \__\__\___TEMPO DISPATCH  ___/__/__/ Dec 5, 2002          Monthly Newsletter / DRUM SET LESSONS   Copyright Bill Powelson 2002 all rights reserved. ________________'IT'S ALL ABOUT DRUMS'______________ * Tips * Tricks * Hints * F*r*e*e Drumset-Lessons * __________NOW more than 14,500+ SUBSCRIBERS!__________ IN THIS ISSUE . . . (FEATURE ARTICLE): 1. Drums and Females    2. More help with PERFECT TIMING?     What's a Groove Guide?    Don't know?  (Click here) http://www.studydrums.com/z.html 3. Humor: Kids Talking to God 4. Play the new DRUMMERS TRIVIA GAME.  *  NEW!  ONLINE CHAT FOR DRUMMERS ONLY:    E-mail a drummer friend and invite them for an online chat! http://pub9.bravenet.com/chat/show.php?usernum=762461667&cpv=1 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!     This complete online drumming course will make the PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT for ANY student of drums, (beginner thru Ultra-Advanced . . .!)     PUT IT ON YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH-LIST!       * I'll deliver the entire course on Christmas eve, when/if asked to do that!      SIGN-UP HERE:     ORDER THE COMPLETE $49 PACKAGE: https://secure.catalog.com/drummers/ccard.html __________________________________ |____FEATURE ARTICLE/LESSON(S)____| ATTENTION!  ALL MALE DRUMMERS!     OK! OK, guys . . . I'm going to ignore you just this one month.  It's time for us to be FAIR TO THE LADIES! BUT, HERE'S A HIDDEN WEB PAGE LESSON, EVERYONE WILL LIKE . . . KILLER DRUM SOLO TIPS . . . http://home.att.net/~drums01/ccrtgh7.html PAID STUDENTS . . . VISIT ALL THE SOLO LESSONS: http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td3.txt http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td5.txt http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/ccrtgh7.html http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td15.txt http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td23.txt http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td41.txt http://wwwc.catalog.com:82/drummers/hsdrum/td70.txt ................................................ NOW, FOR THE FEATURE ARTICLE . . . Drums and Females: A Few UNSCIENTIFIC Statistics:     Several ladies have written me, asking to know some statistics about the ratios of drumming students, (men to women.)     *  Back in the early 1960s, it seemed there were almost no female students at all.     *  In the late 60s (67-69) it seemed to increase a little. The ratio was then about 10% female and 90% male.     *  NOW, about 40% of all drumming students are female. Which, means the current ratio is about 40% female and 60% male.     *  Here online, since about 1996, there are approximatley 500 paid female students (with passwords) and maybe as many as 6,000 females who are subscribed to this free newsletter, and other free lessons that I offer.     It seems . . . more and more females are becoming drummers all the time.  ...................................................     It shouldn't be too long before the #1 drummer in the World is a female! ...................................................     I've noticed one other interesting fact over the years, that surprises me . . .     It seems that about 90% of the females, do NOT go on to play professionally.  There may be many reasons for such a 'bad statistic', but it seems to be fairly accurate.     Women seem to shy away from drumming AS A PROFESSION, for some reason I don't totally understand.     I've noticed that many females simply want to PROVE that they can become drummers, and once they've proven the point well enough to themselves . . . they tend to lose interest and move on to other challenges.     Why aren't there MORE female drummers?     It could be that the professional-end of the business still isn't ACCEPTING females as it should.  In other words, a lot of bands will tend to choose a 'male drummer' over a female.  It seems to be a psychological hurdle for women that means it's still HARDER for women to find a niche in the work place.  It isn't fair at all, but it seems to be a factor.     Just the same . . . Women are often  more rhythmic than men.  They tend to be more sensitive to the beat and more self-expressive . . . than men are.  They're more imaginative and creative too!     Men tend to play with MORE FORCE . . .     They tend to become stronger, more power-driving drummers than women.     Women tend to sometimes play more timidly . . . than men.  When a drummer is too timid onstage, it can cause trouble.  The other players will tend to run away with the beat . . . then BLAME the drummer who has allowed them to do that.  (We drummers tend to get blamed for ANY problems related to tempo.)     So . . . the moral of this story is . . . TIP FOR FEMALES . . .     Female drummers . . . should try to play as forcefully as any male, when the situation calls for force and rhythmic-dominance.     *  Don't be afraid to 'take control' of your band and keep it.     A Groove Guide will help IMMENSELY, if this seems difficult.      When we are ABSOLUTELY SURE of our tempo, we'll tend to STICK TO OUR GUNS and hold solid, rather than caving-in to intimidation from other dominating musicians in the band.     Learn about the Groove Guide here: http://www.studydrums.com/z.html     Maintaining tempo-control is easier said than done in this 'crazy' world of egomaniacal singers, bass-players and guitarists, even for the MALE drummers. It's a little tougher still, for the average lady.     Learn to hold the tempo SOLID!  Bad tempo = Bad drummer!     Gender doesn't matter at all! .......................................................      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 F*r*e*e.  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 115-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.  Then, teach you hold to hold and keep your job as long as you may want it.     These lessons have been structured and streamlined to accelerate those objectives. ......................................................     Think of this 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 ................................................ ($77 is the NEXT PROJECTED PRICE INCREASE, and it is ALREADY occurring in some of my ads!) ................................................     I am currently and always adding new lessons. Buy the course now for only $49 and get everything (including all FUTURE UPDATES) at this VERY limited \ low price . . . (or wait and pay more.)     The $49 charge will also guarantee that you'll receive any and all of these newsletter lessons without charge. _____________________________ |_WHAT'S A GROOVE GUIDE?_____| FIND OUT HERE . . . http://www.studydrums.com/z.html ORDER YOURS NOW, AND GET MY 114-LESSON COURSE IN DRUMSET TECHNIQUES, F*r*e*e: (Includes ALL of the newsletter lessons, too.) 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 i*n*c*o*m*e p*o*t*e*n*t*i*a*l, in most areas of the world. 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! *  IT'S A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE. *  IT'S ALSO A GREAT LITTLE TOY FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS! FIND OUT HERE! http://www.studydrums.com/tngdrm01.html ........LIMITED OFFER .........................      * WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXAMINE ALL 115-LESSONS IN THE PASSWORD SITE?      Send and E-mail to .      Mention 'PASSWORD TRIAL'. ............................................... _________________________________ |_____AD SPACE AVAILABLE ________| This space is available.  Reach 14,500+ avid drum-buffs per month, with YOUR drumming related ad. INQUIRE:  drums01@att.net _________________________________ |___________HUMOR? ______________|        Kids Talking to God Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce ************************************** Dear Mr. God, I wish you would not make it so easy for people to come apart. I had to have 3 stitches and a shot. Janet ************************************** Dear God, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not hurt him anyway. Your friend, (I am not going to tell you who I am). ************************************** God, I read the bible. What does begat mean? Nobody will tell me.  Love, Alison ************************************** Dear God, How did you know you were God? Who told you? Charlene ************************************** Dear God, Is it true my Father won't get in Heaven if he uses his golf words in the house? Anita ************************************** Dear God, I bet it's very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it.  Nan ************************************** Dear God, I like the story about Chanukah the best of all of them. You really made up some good ones. I like walking on water, too. Glenn ************************************** Dear God, My Grandpa says you were around when he was a little boy. How far back do you go? Love, Dennis ************************************* Dear God, Do you draw the lines around the countries? If you don't, who does?  Nan ************************************* Dear God, It's O.K. that you made different religions but don't you get mixed up sometimes?  Arnold ************************************* Dear God, Did you mean for giraffes to look like that or was it an accident?  Norma ************************************* Dear God, In bible times, did they really talk that fancy? Jennifer *************************************  Dear God, How come you did all those miracles in the old days and don't do any now? Seymour *************************************  Dear God, Maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they each had their own rooms. It works out OK with me and my brother. Larry ************************************ Dear God, I keep waiting for spring, but it never did come yet. What's up? Don't forget. Mark ************************************ Dear God, You don't have to worry about me. I always look both ways before I cross the street. Dean ************************************  Dear God, If you watch in Church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes.  Mickey D. ************************************ Dear God, Is Reverend Coe a friend of yours, or do you just know him through the business? Donny ************************************ Dear God, In Sunday School they told us what you do for a job. Who does it when you are on vacation? Jane ************************************ Dear God, In school we read that Thomas Edison made light, but in Sunday School they said you did it first. Did he steal your idea? Sincerely, Donna ************************************ Dear God, I do not think anybody could be a better God than you. Well, I just want you to know that. I am not just saying that because you are already God.  Charles *********************************** Dear God, It is great the way you always get the stars in the right place. Why can't you do that with the moon? Jeff *********************************** Dear God, I am doing the best I can. Really. Frank *********************************** Dear God, I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday night. That was really cool. Eugene *********************************** Thanks (again) to:  Jim Casey . . . vermontdrums.com ....................................... 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