rudiments or reading notes first?

[bone]

ano dapat ang mauna masterin?
rudiments or reading notes?

 

[drumster]

Both are very important...

But in this case, I think we should first master note-reading.  Because, how can we read and study the rudiments charts if we don't know how to read it properly?

 

[pmack]

Both are very important...

But in this case, I think we should first master note-reading.  Because, how can we read and study the rudiments charts if we don't know how to read it properly?

 

yes.
they come hand-in-hand.

[Bammbamm]

Yes, BOTH are important.Pero kung tamad kang tulad ko, rudiments ang unahin ko.

Humans learn to speak first before they read or write.

[dictatone]

hmmm, kung magstart ka pde siguro basic rudiment lng muna such as singles, doubles, flams, actually kaya naman lahat pagaralan khit di ka marunong bumasa pro kakabisaduhin mo nga lng 25 or 26 runiments.. hehehe

kung interested kang magbasa ng mga rudiment charts that would be awesome, mag aral ka ng note reading! =) APIR sa mga mahihilig sa snare drumming! =)

[autoexec]

Kanya kanya yan.. Pero ako, I go for the rudiments first. Bakit? Kasi pag na master mo na rudiments, you will became more creative on drumming and improve your drumming skills at hindi ka mabobored at parang mawawalan na ng gana mag drums. Pag ok na ko sa rudiments at nagagawa ko na mga gusto kong palo, I'll go on learning how to read notes. Parang martial arts, pinag aaralan muna kung pano maka suntok or sipa ng malakas at may tamang balance sa katawan. Then pag aaralan mo naman yung mga vital parts na pwede mong tamaan sa kalaban. Dami kong sinabi. wahahaha! Wala kasi magawa...

[toybitz]

ano dapat ang mauna masterin?
rudiments or reading notes?

 

kun kaya mong pagsabayin, mas maganda.

[waybine]

Watch Drumline .... 

[drumster]

I guess some drummers can get away with it.  I can read notes, though I'm not an on-the-spot, fast reader.  But I'm glad I've learned how to read drum charts, even if I'm more of an audio-visual guy.  Whenever I encounter written lessons, whether on books or my magazines, I would be able to decode it.  I also know a few drummer friends who are dependent on written learning resources, because it can somehow give them a clearer picture of what's happening on the music, compared to just watching or listening to the drum parts played.

Kanya-kanya rin, I guess.  A lot of drummers can play very well even without expertise in note reading.  In fact, I've witnessed a number of schooled drummers who can read really well, but when it's time to play music with other musicians and make it groove and feel good, they're unable to deliver.

Regarding rudiments, as long as you know the three basic foundations of rudiments - single strokes, double strokes, and flams - you'll do fine.  If you want to take your rudiments to the next level, that would be great.  And being able to read the rudiment charts correctly and effectively can be an asset.