AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken
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I'm trying to soften my playing. It's a chore because the kit I practice on has incredibly loose toms (the other drummers only play loud, pounding rock, and they like to really beat heck out of the drums). The floor tom is so loose it's like whacking a bed sheet.
Thing is, I know I can't rely on always having a perfectly tightened and tuned kit. I need to learn how to play soft in these situations. Are there any specific exercises I can work on to just play more softly? Should I spend more time working on singles & doubles on a pillow or other non-rebound surface? Should I focus more on using my fingers?
Thing is, I know I can't rely on always having a perfectly tightened and tuned kit. I need to learn how to play soft in these situations. Are there any specific exercises I can work on to just play more softly? Should I spend more time working on singles & doubles on a pillow or other non-rebound surface? Should I focus more on using my fingers?