Todd Johnson Adelaide - Tips Taking Up The Drums Will Improve Your Life

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TIPS TAKING UP THE DRUMS WILL IMPROVE YOUR LIFE


INTRODUCTION 

The guitar solos and the hot guy at the microphone might all play their part, the drums have a unique ability to evoke an emotional response. Beyond that excellent reason to learn to play drums, they set the pace and the tempo for music. There is a reason that you will find drums in almost every genre of music, ranging from African tribal songs to pop hits.


WAYS TAKING UP THE DRUMS WILL IMPROVE YOUR LIFE      

It’s fun A boost for the immune system Intellectual development Social and creative development Fitness Neurological conditions


IT’S FUN 

Playing the drums is great fun. No matter your ability level, it’s a highly enjoyable way of awakening primitive rhythms.


PLAY COOL INSTRUMENTS 

Learning drums gives you the foundation to play a wide range of instruments: djembe drums, congas, clave, marching bass drums, triangle – even typewriters, spoons, and buckets.


IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Students with musical training communicate better with peers, are more empathetic, and get lots of practice expressing ideas without using words. Drumming also teaches you to read non-verbal cues, which can help you learn to read between the lines.


SOCIAL AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT 

Drumming can be enjoyed by everyone and unites all cultures and ages across the world. Drummers can join bands, meet new people, and contribute to songs, whilst through group therapy sessions people can forge lifelong friendships.


FITNESS 

A hardy session of drumming is a great way to get your sweat on while having fun. According to one study, “Just by using hand drums and moving to the beat, people burned an average of 270.4 calories in a half hour.”


INCREASE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 

The correlation between musical training and academic performance has been documented a number of times, particularly when it comes to math. Learning to drum, however, can also help you in subjects like English, by helping you identify emotional cues, a skill you can use to identify characters’ thought processes and motives.


WHO I AM‌ 

Todd Johnson Adelaide is a drummer, who has performed locally in various band productions and concert around the globe.



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