Let\u2019s say you play in a rock, metal, or R&B band and haven\u2019t checked out much jazz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy should I learn jazz drumming? I just want to rock out!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Studying jazz<\/a> will make you a better overall musician and help you take your playing to the next level in every other style of music. The same skills you need to play jazz<\/a> can help you get more gigs and even teach you social skills to apply to every other part of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still not sure? Here are a few more reasons to give it a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A drummer\u2019s number one job in a jazz group is to make all the other musicians sound better. How can I do this?<\/em> By listening! In jazz, nothing is more important than your ears. You need to be able to hear what every other instrument is playing individually and how it all fits together with what you\u2019re doing. Just like in every other style, you gotta know when to fill and when to chill. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Having trouble nailing the quiet breakdown section in a rock tune? Learning jazz will help you achieve a greater level of control<\/a> over every note you play. This is both an \u201cears\u201d and a \u201chands\u201d thing and applies to metal, Latin, R&B, and every other style. More control equals a better sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImprove your listening and interaction skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Play with sensitivity, touch, and dynamics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n