Drumming faces

[Larry]

As if there isn't enough to work on, since video-ing myself for the first time, I've come to the conclusion that I really need to think about my face. When I drum, all my muscles in my face relax, and it looks like I am having NO fun at all. I look like such a tool! I really need to do something about this. Does anyone have any advise?

 

[druid]

http://www.facercise.com/

 

[Jeremy Bender]

Man, don't we already have enough to think about while we're playing ? Concentrate on the music not your smile.

 

[zafrothunder]

dont even worry about what face your making. It cant be so bad to the point that you need to actually think about it.

do you think this guy cares?

 

[Larry]

That's the thing though, I do care. I want to look more...normal when I play. Maybe a smiling Larry mask? Yea. That would look more normal. I've tried chewing gum, that helps, but the more I'm in the zone, the more gravity affects my face. I guess mirror practice is the ticket.

 

[rootheart]

http://www.facercise.com/

Best response I ever read in a forum

 

[Living Dead Drummer]

You have to feel the muisc, and enjoy what you are playing. I can't stand guys who look like the are board while on the kit.

But it does have to be gig oriented, don't head band if you are in a jazz band...