I've found it useful to remember that when you are creating phrases you're actually saying or expressing something. This is particularly noticeable in rap and hiphop where the phrases can be quite long, but usually in blocks of four bars, and of cause there the rhythms are connected with ACTUALLY saying, or singing something using words.
That’s a great way of thinking about it. I use a similar analogy when teaching my students about phrases- they are simply “musical sentences,“ and as such, should be a complete thought that makes sense. Thanks again for sharing!
Love the creativity! This is a great explanation of syncopation and a perfect way to "see" it. Gotta go practice now - a-one and-a-two and-a-here I go!
Hey! Thank you so much. It’s funny that you mentioned the count off at the end of your comment… I had a friend mentioned to me elsewhere that he’s now going to begin everything that he does with that same count off!
Hello, and thank you! As for the head, I really like it on that drum. Very voicable, and I find the sound appealing.I did have to sand and prep it myself. I should also note that it is taped. I used the clear shot tape from Lone Star Percussion: www.lonestarpercussion.com/Apparel-Accessories/Stick-Tape/Shot-Tape-SHOT34-3-4-Wide-Stick-Tape.html Cheers!
From now on, I'm going to say 'one, two and a here I go' just before I begin any day-to-day activity.
It really should be required in any activity, honestly.
Brilliant. Thanks, Andy.
Glad I found your channel! What a great visual to teach syncopation! Thanks!
Thank you so much!
I've found it useful to remember that when you are creating phrases you're actually saying or expressing something. This is particularly noticeable in rap and hiphop where the phrases can be quite long, but usually in blocks of four bars, and of cause there the rhythms are connected with ACTUALLY saying, or singing something using words.
That’s a great way of thinking about it. I use a similar analogy when teaching my students about phrases- they are simply “musical sentences,“ and as such, should be a complete thought that makes sense. Thanks again for sharing!
Love the creativity! This is a great explanation of syncopation and a perfect way to "see" it. Gotta go practice now - a-one and-a-two and-a-here I go!
Hey! Thank you so much. It’s funny that you mentioned the count off at the end of your comment… I had a friend mentioned to me elsewhere that he’s now going to begin everything that he does with that same count off!
Brilliant visual depiction of syncopation!
Thank you!
Nice one, Andy! Good way to explain. Thanks, man. Donation done.
Thank you, and thanks for making that donation. Stay healthy!
Brilliant visualization.
Thank you!
Ha! Too clever by half!! :))
Thank you!
Great way to visualize this, good idea!!! Glad to see that head, I've been curious about trying one of those on my drum. How do you like it ?
Hello, and thank you! As for the head, I really like it on that drum. Very voicable, and I find the sound appealing.I did have to sand and prep it myself.
I should also note that it is taped. I used the clear shot tape from Lone Star Percussion: www.lonestarpercussion.com/Apparel-Accessories/Stick-Tape/Shot-Tape-SHOT34-3-4-Wide-Stick-Tape.html
Cheers!
@@andrewkruspe Thanks!!! Cool, I was curious it it was taped at all , thanks for the link !!!
Since there's no tape, what did you use, if anything, to dampen your Evans drumhead?
Hey! I actually used clear drumstick tape on the head for muffling. It weights it in the same way as black electrical tape.
@@andrewkruspe Any specific brand? I'm curious to try this on my HEDge bodhrán.
Any 1” clear vinyl tape should work. Just search for “clear stick tape“ online.