| Because of the fact that the drummer is the | | | | drummer can make up somewhat for other |
| backbone of most bands other musicians rely | | | | musicians who may not be at the same level of |
| very heavily on him or her to provide a strong | | | | expertise. The reason is because your listeners will |
| beat that will keep a song together. A drummer | | | | notice more of what is in your band's music than |
| who is off beat, or off tempo, will lead the entire | | | | what is NOT in it. |
| band astray. Therefore, if the drummer is weak | | | | For instance, let's say your guitarist is not real |
| the whole band will be weak. | | | | creative. He may play well enough to keep up |
| Since the drummer provides the foundation for | | | | with the pace of the song, but as far as adding |
| the other musicians to follow, the drummer is the | | | | anything flashy, he's just not able at his current |
| anchor of the band. Being the anchor of the band, | | | | skill level. But, there you are, with your solid sense |
| the drummer must have confidence. | | | | of rhythm and timing. That's what people are |
| Confidence is what makes a good drummer a | | | | going to notice! They simply will not notice |
| great drummer. When you have confidence in | | | | something that the guitarist does NOT do. |
| your ability to play and confidence in your | | | | People who are not musically inclined just want to |
| instrument, success for the band is much more | | | | be moved by the music. They do not evaluate it |
| likely to occur. | | | | like musicians do. Now, if the guitarist seriously |
| If you are a drummer in a band, then you are the | | | | flubs something up, then that's a different story all |
| anchor of the band. The other musicians are | | | | together. Not being creative and not adding to the |
| relying heavily on you to provide a strong beat | | | | music is one thing, but making critical mistakes is |
| that will keep everything together. Other | | | | another. Musician, or not, people know what is, or |
| musicians may be able to cover their flaws when | | | | is not, pleasing to the ear. |
| playing their instruments as a group, but not you. | | | | So, as a drummer, the anchor of the band, be |
| Everything you do behind your set will not only be | | | | solid, strong and confident. Continue to practice |
| heard, but felt. There is simply no way to hide or | | | | regularly and never be satisfied with your level of |
| cover up poor drumming skills! | | | | progress. |
| The drummer is vital to a band, and a great | | | | |