Drumometer as a Practice Tool

I think that the Drumometer is the best practice tool I have seen since the metronome. It's a great incentive builder. Just think of seeing higher numbers within a couple of months of using this unit. It would make anybody feel a lot better about his or her playing ability. If you see one stroke more than you ever did before, it is worth it. It's something that a metronome just can't give you. Don't get me wrong, a metronome is still an important practice tool. I use one with a tap button, to tap out the metronomic time I want to practice to. A lot of people confuse the metronome with the drumometer. They are completely different units. The metronome is used to keep time and the Drumometer is used to count the number of strokes you play in a certain period of time.

For example: 100 strokes in 10 seconds.

The Drumometer will definitely help your speed and endurance in a short period of time. It can make practicing a lot more fun, because, you can see your progress right in front of you. It's a great feeling to see your speed increase at such a fantastic rate. Using a metronome with the Drumometer is good also. It gives you a guideline of where you’re at, and it keeps you from straining too hard. If you set the Metronome on a speed you know you can play; the Drumometer will show you how close you came to what you’re playing on the Metronome.

For example: Put the metronome on 100 and play sixteenths in 60 seconds. You should play 800 strokes. If you do 780 then you know you are behind. If you do 820 you know you were doing more than you should at that tempo.

This can give you a better sense of time. All drum teachers work with their students to develop endurance and speed. With this unit, I'm sure they will get much better results and the student will be much more aware of what they can do; as well as have a lot more fun doing it. I recommend keeping a log of your progress. Don't get discouraged if some days your numbers aren't as high as others. With enough practice one day the Drumometer count just may surprise you with a much higher number than you expected.

Written by Art Verdi

 

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