Hi guys my com at home is down so yup I will try my best to update you guys from other com sources:)

Hi guys if you see some wierd stuff on my blog don't mind it ya cause doing maintanence hahas.

Hi guys just to infrom you that I will not be performing for the upcoming PRC event due to conflicting schedule thus i'm so sorry for any misunderstanding:)

Ok i don't want to keep you waiting for Pie Pie Pie Bye Bye so therefore i have a video of encourage by Sonny Emory who is the drummer of earth wind and fire to all Singaporean drummers out there.

Please write a comment of it on Youtube hahas thank you you you!

Things to look out for in the next post -> Video of Project Sheperd Pie!So for now PIE PIE PIE bye bye.
ps:If you want a good post you need to wait for me to write and edit.

Do Want to learn the art of drumming?
If your answer is yes email me @ juswillsoarlikeagles@hotmail.com

Foreword

Music is a gift from God it's good only if you use it in the right way.

Before you start to embark on your journey on learning the art of drumming ask yourself this question "what makes me want to learn drums?"

These are some answers,see if you can recognise yourself in it.

I have a good sense of rhythm: Okay this is a good start. Drummers must have a great sense of rhythm and must be able to keep a constant beat and time.The drummer is the timekeeper of the band and he has to feel/express a solid pulse and play intricate rhythm around that pulse.


I look good behind the drums: This is a danger waiting to happen because drumming is not about appearance, it's about talent/gifting and feeling the right groove.

I like to play Air drums: Waving your hand in the air does not make you drummer material.sorry.

I appreciate drum as a form of artistic expression only capable in the mastery of the instrument: Yes that's right.Not that you cannot have fun,however drums is serious stuff, and you will find a lot of serious drummers out there.Just listen to a Kenny Aronoff or a steve smith talk about roots and techniques and musicianship,and you will see lots of stuff you can explore.

I think drumming would be fun: Read the previous paragraph yes drumming is fun,but it also involve seriousness.If you don't mind mixing hard work with your fun,then you would have the right mind-set to becoming a successful drummer.





Perhaps the best reason to playing drums in my point of view is because I love the way it sound,I love listening to other drummers,and i love picking up my drums sticks and playing on my drum set/drum pad.If You have the "LOVE " for drums then you are well on your way to becoming a great/success full drummer.







What do drummers do?







Keep the beat:



The drummer is the timekeeper of the band,he sets the tempo ex.96bpm and you make sure your band keep the tempo.







Drive the band:



Beyond keeping the beat you have to make the beat exciting. You drive the band forward.,making a groove that get the audience up and moving.







Set things up:



when there is something major coming up ex.chorus,the climax of a big solo,or the change in dynamics or instrumentation, it's the drummers job to lead the band into the next section. The set up/fills brings the band from one part to another and give a little punch to the parts that need it.







Complement and interact with other players:



A good and experience drummer makes everyone else sound better.It's not good to sound good yourself and have a solid beat it would be good to perform some licks and flourishes that pull the best out of the musician without drawing undue attention to yourself! You have to listen on what is going on when the band is playing and anticipate what is coming next and then add a fills and accent or crashes.You have to work with the bass player to create the most solid beat.







Add colour and variety:



If all you wanted was a solid beat you could program a drum machine and skip the gig yourself. The best drummers go beyond that simple beat and make that song sound way better.So lay down a solid beat and try to play abit more here and there.

So yes here I Sign off with my new drum solo.







Ps:I abtracted most of it from The Complete Idiot's Guide to playing Drums Second Edition by Michael Miller and did some editing.



(You Rock dude)






Tata

what to look out for in the next post:
Drumming is when your soul is in total control (part 1)with new drumming video.

Till next time Tata

Hey guys woots ,I have changed my blog layout. Here are some stuff to look out for.....


-The new background is plastered with many pairs of drumsticks.

-The side bar consist of:

- photos from flickr(Photatoes)
- Wish list (Craves)
- The Tag box (Salivate)
- Previous performance and upcoming ones(Performing Arts)
- Most frequently visited site
- Fellow bloggers
- History (The past motions)

Credit to..who else

God bless:) Tata.

My fridge is seriously filled with all sorts of stuff but honestly there is nothing in there for me to munch right away except for a few pieces of whole meal bread bundled in a rather huge plastic bag. So yes I am munching on a piece of whole meal bread topped with my favourite "Ayam brand, Tuna with mayo" woots!!! You see my week if i describe it in two words it would be,busy and tiring hahas. Let's see let me summarise my week...

My week started of slowly with only a few task to do such as going for a workshop on monday and spending time with my family members on tuesday. However when it came to wednesday things went uphill.

So lets zoom into wednesday.
- woke up 8.30am
- Wash up + breakfast,8.30am-9.25am
- use the com ,9.25am - 10am
- practise guitar, 10am- 11.45
- work for my father, 11.45am - 12.30pm
- Lunch,12.30-1pm
- wash up/Get ready to leave, 1pm-1.25pm
- Leave house, 1pm
- Reach Singapore youth for christ office aka Emmanuel house for bible studies, 2.25pm

ok lets stop here and talk about bible studies.You see in bible studies I learned that my life should begin with God because God is my creator and that he determines time and space and that God is the only cause of my existence and survival and that God is the judge of all thing and that God hates sinners who do not repent. Sin = Against god = Rebellion. I also come to my understanding that Jesus is the last prophet,priest and the King that will reign forever and that he is better than life.Thus I ask myself in times of prosecution will I still acknowldge Jesus as my Lord and saviour. Easier said than done ya?

Ok on a lighter note Practise that followed after bible studies was really draining sometimes i found myself missing the beat,rushing and not keeping in time with the band but hey people learn from mistakes and I am one such person. Learning from my mistakes not only make me stronger but it also brings me into a different level which is learning more skills.To me everyday is a learning day.Also I have to always remember what makes me practise is it for fame? I believe i should look into just one perspective which is glorifying God. To my other band mates and the drama team, "PRESS ON GUYS JIA YO!!!"



HEY GUYS THERE IS AN EVANGELISTIC EVENT THAT I AM SERVING IN AS A PERCUSSIONIST HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

Event: PSP Event
Venue: Church of the good shepherd
Time: Noon
Date: 25 July,Saturday

(PLEASE INVITE YOUR NON-SAVED FRIENDS) :)


Ok i'm tired already so till the next post Syonara!!

Hi i'm Jus,18 going 81.

Welcome to J's world.

I enjoy music and public speaking alot.

Have been playing drums for the past 8 years.

Performed with various local bands and taught drums to certain indviduals.

Serving in a Christian Organisation namely "Singapore youth for christ" while awaiting to enlist into National Service.
juswillsoarlikeagles@hotmail.com to contact me :D

This blog is still work in progress and will always be changing.

Audio Interface
Nintendo DS
MACBOOKpro
VOLVO

1st event
Leave a Legacy Performed for:Passion Foothold
Item played: Drumset Venue: My house


2nd Event
Cest La Vie Performed for: Confessions, Item played: Drumset,Venue:National Junior College, year 2007






3rd Event
Tapestry Performed for: Slathe, Item played: Drums,Venue: Cathay Cineleisure, Year 2007






4th Event
The Father's Love (Evangelistic Event)
Performed for: Trinity Christian Centre
Item played:Stomp(Trash Can)
Venue: Trinity Christian Centre, Year 2007


5th Event
John Teh's 21st Brithday (Evangelistic Event)
Performed for:Church
Item played: Drums
Venue:Singtel Building
Year 2008


6th Event
Project Sheperd's Pie (Evangelistic Event)
performing for: Singapore Youth for christ,
Item playing:Cajon(Percussion instrument)
Date:25 July 2009, Saturday
Venue:Church of the good sheperd
Time: 7pm-9 plus


7th Event
Mum's Birthday
peformed with: Only after coffee
Item played: Drum set
Time:8.30pm-10.30pm
Date: 5 Dec 2009
Venue: Aunt Fiona's


8th Event
Bloggers party gig
peformed with: Only after coffee
Item played: Drum set
Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Date: 30 Dec 2009
Venue: Singapore Art Museum


Acting


Presence present (Evangelistic event)
Performed for:Trinity christian centre
Venue: Trinity christian centre
Date: unsure but it is probably when i was in secondary 1
Time: Evening


Uncensored production(Evangelistic event)
Performed for: Trinity Christian Centre
Date: Forgot hahas.
Time:Evening i guess.


The bible is always right
Acted for:Derrick's video
year:2009



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Books/magazines:
Through .The. Midst
Teenage megazine

Instrument that I use: Yamaha Dtxplorer Drumset,KRK Rokit 5,Samson Mdr Mixer

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