drumming update

Colby had his 3rd drumming lesson yesterday.  It went well, he had fun, and his teacher ("Griffin") said that Colby is excellent at reading music and was able to read and play his whole lesson by reading the notes.  (proud mom moment, i helped him practice..)  He had been practicing a tricky new rhythm, which involved hitting the hi-hat, snare and bass drum all at once but on different counts. Of course we don't have any of those actual drums at home, so as usual, we improvised.

The biggest challenge: finding something to mimic a bass drum pedal.
The solution: Tinkertoys!!!  Here is my rendition of a bass drum pedal:



ok, maybe not so great.  I asked Griffin what we could use, and he suggested a drum pad kit, which isn't as loud as a real drum set (or as expensive), and was what he personally used for quite awhile before he got his own real set.

Here's one on Craigslist that could possibly become Colby's, we'll see...




A little nicer than my tinkertoys, i have to admit.

Till next time... keep that beat thumpin'....bah-dum-bum, CRASH!!