DRUMMER’SPERSPECTIVE
KEEPING IT SIMPLE IS STILL COOL
So many times I hear drummers and other
I’m happy to work either way. If they’re happy,
HA! The Lord likes us to linger in His presence
musicians trying to play everything they know
I’m happy!
sometimes, just playing softly while He moves
in one song. They are so absorbed in their
in our midst.
own thing that they forget to hear music as
I always tell my students and clinic attendees
a collective sound of everyone present. And
to “play music, not just drums.” This concept
As a musician I’m always trying to express
it’s not just a problem for young musicians.
should apply to everyone. If you are aware of
what is in my heart. What is stirring in my spirit
I’ve heard players and singers alike, who have
the “group sound” of a song you will play i