Why a Good Drummer Should be Able to Play BLINDFOLDED

This is the ultimate “kit setup” “ergonomics” test. If your kit is setup comfortably according to your body and playing style, you shouldn’t have to see it while you play…RIGHT? Time for a creative experiment. I’m going to play my kit blindfolded, and we’ll see how I sound and whether I’m hitting everything properly. The truth is, there are numerous advantages to being able to play without looking at your drums, especially if you’re playing jazz or Latin. It’s good to be aware of your surroundings, and it’s important to be able to catch signals from a bandleader or other musician. I encourage you to take the “blindfold challenge” yourself and see how you do! Practice playing without looking at your kit, and make any setup adjustments you need to make in order to get your kit in good ergonomic shape.

Michel Camilo Trio playing “On Fire” at the North Sea Jazz Festival a few years ago…
(This entire performance is unbelievable.)


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