biggajigga721 asked:
I was thinking of playing the drums keep me busy. Will I have to learn to read music to play? I have a pretty good rhythm, I just can’t read music. I have a drum set to use that my dad owns, I mess around with it sometimes, but I don’t know if I need sheets to play songs.
My dad actually doesn’t play drums, he’s in a band and he has the most storage for everything. He plays bass. He’s been playing for almost 30 years.
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Learning to Read Music
sort of. There are no notes, obviously, just x’s marking rhythm. But it’s still on a staff and everything.
How to Read Music Notes
they hav tab for drums as well but if most of the drummers i know dont read music for drums and even guitars.
How to Sight Read Music
No
learning to read music
My bf is a drummer and he said only if they want to become session players
How to Sight Read Music
Yes, but if you go for drum lessons, they will teach you to read music. Reading music helps you know how fast or slow to tap your drums.
Learn How to Read Music Notes
no, drummers only need tabs.
you can learn to read music if u want, it might be helpful later on!
Learn How to Read Music Notes
If you want to play it exactly the same way every time, yes you need to read music. While we’re on the subject, do you know if Ringo Starr was a great drummer?
Learn How to Read Music Notes
I’ve been playing for over a decade now and I’ve never read a sheet of music. Practice practice practice. As long as you feel the music and you have a passion for rhythm, you’ll go as far as you desire.
Learn How to Read Music Notes
Have you tried asking your dad? well if he plays he can answer that for you. or if you no anyone else who plays. but im sorry thats a question i have actually been wondering myself lol. i say try an learn!!! you said you have a pretty good beat. just try an learn whatever you have to just to play! lol.
How to Read Music Notes
I’ve been in many bands over the years and in that time I have come across two drummers that couldn’t read music. One had the worst style and would always throw everyone off and the other was really incredible. I guess it comes down to how much you love music and how much you enjoy playing drums. I’m a lead singer and I can’t read music, but I live to sing and I soak in every lyric and that makes me a better performer and easy to work with. I feel it’s a personal thing and if you think you can play drums without learning to read music… you go for it!!! Best of luck, friend =)