This Vic Firth article discusses the importance of counting out loud when practicing drums.
Click the link Drumming and the Importance of Counting to see the article.Thought you would like it – enjoy!
Mr. Brett

Here’s more info on Brett Frederickson and DrummersRule! Drum Lessons:
– Lessons are taught at Brett’s Professional Drum Studio with Four (4) top of the line Roland Electronic Kits and a Custom Yamaha Kit to learn on.
– Teaching drums for over 27 years as well as drum line instruction for 17 years.
– Degreed instructor and a graduate from Musicians Institute of Technology (MIT)
– Performed and done Studio Work with many bands including Megadeath, Scott Mishoe, Keith Horne, Jeff Kollman, Ray Riendeau and many more.
– Former students have graduated from Berkley College of Music & Musicians Institute and have received full ride scholarships to ASU, NAU and U of A for drum-line, jazz band, and percussion.
What you can expect to learn at a lesson:
– learn faster and retain more
– read music
– sight reading
– syncopation
– increasing speed
– hand technique
– rudiments
– mastering all of the various music styles
– drum line techniques for snare, tenors and bass drum
Contact Brett with any questions…
Brett Frederickson – text or call today at 602-843-3114 or check us out online at http://www.drummersrule.net.