He's consistant with the advice about using a metronome. In 1981 he did a clinic at a music store in north Orange County (Garden Grove I believe), and that was his advice. I remember that, plus someone asked him about traditional grip vs. match grip. He prefered match grip because it's more natural. While holding the stick in his left hand with the traditional style, and moving it up and down he said, "You'd never hold a hammer like this."
Thanks Chad, I alredy thought of that manner to count in your head while playing... It will definitely help improving my time keeping. Cheers from Switzerland.
Now those tips were golden nuggets. I am wondering is this the secret behind when they say a drummer has a swing feel? I find most straight on beats very boring after awhile that some drummers play while other drummers can play the same beat and it sounds very fresh and interesting. Is this the secret as well or do you have tips for that and a demonstration? Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin is a case in point. I have seen many cover bands do it and the beat seems too on the nose or something where as the original is so exciting and vibrant. Thanks from Canada!!!!
