So, I have been taking guitar lessons for about two months now, and my plan has always been after learning the guitar, to move on to the drums. But right now, I still want to continue with my guitar lessons. Does anyone think that it would be a wise idea to try and teach myself drums, know that I know a little something about music and notes and whatnot, and continue to take my guitar lessons?
Do you have time to learn and practice both?
That said, learning anything is pretty much always a good thing.
As long as you don't let yourself get burned out and forget why you ever started making music.
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If you have time... WHY NOT?? Maybe doodle a little on the drums for like 15-20 mins a day and I'm sure you'll get a so so handle on things after awhile. For drums it seems like it's all about muscle memory, ie- your brain can think of a beat, but performing it is different. I guess that applies to guitar too though....
Thanks Dudes!
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Pat
Drums are kind of an investment, so if you're thinking you might want to learn them, get some sticks and a practice pad and one of those "intro to drums" books. They'll teach you basic patterns, etc. My roomate in college started out this way, don't know if he stuck with it; we lost touch. But he learned a lot, and it seemed like a decent method. :)
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Learn drums... but learn rhythem... playing guitar with a metronome to get timing in your head is a great idea, only then would it be practical to work them together. Drums are a pain in the arse if you dont have a very strong grasp on time and rhythem.
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Do whatever you want, really. I'm trying to learn guitar, bass, piano, synth and composition. Do I have the time for it? Probably not. But who cares, if you like drum go play drum. If you like guitar play guitar. If you like both play both. :D
I agree with Arjen. I play guitar, mandolin and bass right now. I'm not the best at any of them, but I DO enjoy the learning process! I played percussion for years, which, I suppose, gave me a better sense of rhythm, although, in my younger years, I also played piano and clarinet, and my dad was a guitarist, too, so, rhythm may just be ingrained in me. I don't see anything wrong with learning more than one instrument at a time, as long as you're enjoying yourself. As to which instrument to devote the most of your practice time to, well, that's a personal decision that only you can make. Just make sure you're having fun while you're doing it! :D
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bish is the man to talk to, he plays both, great drummer and guitar player, and all around great guy 8)
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