The only concentration, or a lot of concentration?

@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
August 8, 2012 8:36am CST
I love to play drums. Playing the drums requires at least 4 concentrations, to create a different beat of the left hand, right hand, left foot and right foot. So, if you only need one concentration?
5 responses
dehnnmark711
@dehnnmark711 (54)
• Philippines
18 Aug 12
Hi. I am just a new drummer. For me, It's quite hard to concentrate all parts. But, I'm practising on it.
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
18 Aug 12
You can begin by tapping different between the right and left hand, as well as the right foot and left foot. You can do without tools. Exercise at hand while walking, and exercise the legs while sitting. Happy practice.
hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Aug 12
Well, very long time, since 1975
dehnnmark711
@dehnnmark711 (54)
• Philippines
20 Aug 12
Yes.I'll keep practicing on it. By the way, how many years you play drums?
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sodambored
@sodambored (82)
• Canada
8 Aug 12
Do you play in a band? I would like to hear your recordings if possible. I think the drums and bass are the most important part of the band. They are essentially the foundation.
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
8 Aug 12
Yes, I play drums, bass guitar or keyboard. But now I prefer to play the guitar and singing, accompanied by a band. I agree with you. Music consists of tones and rhythms. Bassist is the leader of the tone, while the drummer is the leader of the rhythm. I have not been recorded in a professional manner. New try recording yourself at home. How do I share with you?
sodambored
@sodambored (82)
• Canada
9 Aug 12
You can post it on youtube.com and share the link with us or I can give you my e-mail address and you can send me the files. :D
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roberten
@roberten (3128)
• United States
8 Aug 12
I have always been intrigued by drummers, how do you move all those parts at the same time? I suppose I do similiar things when driving, etc., but playing the drums is a very exceptional talent.
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
8 Aug 12
Yes, driving requires concentration on the steering wheel, transmission, mirrors, signs, and the situation on the highway. Perhaps the add talk to passengers and listening to music while singing. A lot of concentration!
Toni
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
I think i'll never learn how to play the drums then. I don't think i would be able to have that focus.
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
8 Aug 12
You can do it if you want to practice.
caopaopao
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
8 Aug 12
Dear hsofyan, You are really amazing to do that. Four concentrations? I can't do that. My husband often said i had uncoordinated movement. When i was a middle school student, in PE class, the PE teacher taught us "leap frog", all the class could do that except me. Don't laugh at me, I really tried my best. I don't know why even now?
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
8 Aug 12
I'm trying not to laugh reading your comment. But I failed after reading the sentence "Don't laugh at me". Sorry. I got the wisdom behind playing the drums. Now I can concentrate with some focus at once. Caopaopao, will be more valuable than ability. Happy trying and trying....