This can also be a double-edged phrase because for a lot of money-making bands, money beats and simple fills are all that’s necessary to make a lot of $$$. Jazz noodling and fusion playing are all cool until you consider maybe 80% of those players are playing in their parents basement approaching their 50s
It is important to note that Kenny Werner is a notable Jazz musician (pianist) born and raised in New York who studied at the Manhattan School of Music and Berklee, his books are excellent, they talk in general about "stage fright", "flow", "zone", etc... but in Drummerworld we are talking about beginners in general, people who have no background in studying music, etc...
You mean like in Tinder?But mediocre musicians have a way of finding each other
I'm not sure Drummerworld is all beginners, I get the impression that there's a wide range of abilities here from beginners to professionals. I think the things Kenny has to say are important to all levels, as we're all looking for ways to improve no matter what our current level.It is important to note that Kenny Werner is a notable Jazz musician (pianist) born and raised in New York who studied at the Manhattan School of Music and Berklee, his books are excellent, they talk in general about "stage fright", "flow", "zone", etc... but in Drummerworld we are talking about beginners in general, people who have no background in studying music, etc...
You are not reading my message, it says IN GENERAL, not ALL Beginners, and in general it is...you are just not sure...anyway, the thread starter is a beginner (he is trying to play some basic rock rhythms in his own words)...I'm not sure Drummerworld is all beginners, I get the impression that there's a wide range of abilities here from beginners to professionals. I think the things Kenny has to say are important to all levels, as we're all looking for ways to improve no matter what our current level.
but in Drummerworld we are talking about beginners in general, people who have no background in studying music, etc...
I'd recommend both to be honest, and after reading Kenny's book I wished I'd had something like that when Ii was a beginner, it would have allowed me to make better decisions when I eventually did start taking lessons from a teacher.You are recomending a Kenny Werner book to someone who is just trying to play basic Rock Rhythms, instead of studying with a teacher...?
I also got 'Effortless Mastery' back in the late 90's but I think his new book is a deeper insight into the topic. There's s great chapter devoted to talking about depth of study as opposed to breadth of study and I think this is where the book would be invaluable to beginner drummers.I have his welknown book "Effortless Mastery " since the 90´s...(from top right, number 10), I know him in person slightly too...went to many of his concerts.
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Also, no, you just recommended his book, to be honest...not any trace of recomending a teacher...I'd recommend both to be honest...
If not a big deal, why mention it?Also, no, you just recommended his book, to be honest...not any trace of recomending a teacher...
Anyway, not a big deal...
Is not a Big deal with you, I dont want you to think you are "my enemy" because I tell you this.If not a big deal, why mention it?
And yes I did just recommend a book and I stand by that recommendation.
I don''t think you're my enemy, far from it as it's only the Internet.Is not a Big deal with you, I dont want you to think you are "my enemy" because I tell you this.
Why mentioning? because I think you are wrong, and because you just said that you suggested teacher previously and there is not a trace of this at the thread.
First: You didnt write that, you wrote:"I'd recommend both to be honest" is a turn of phrase to say that in addition to the book, I'd also recommend a teacher,
This is the last one.First: You didnt write that, you wrote:
"I recommended both..." (read back, please)
Second: I recommend you not to use "turn of phrases" in this type of discussions, facts only.
Please, lets stop here.
Thank you!
I'd recommend both to be honest