How about some creativity?

The most significant inventions, advances and breakthroughs throughout history were made by people who were not afraid to make mistakes and try something new. Many of these earth shattering discoveries were so simple that they had been missed before. It just took someone a bit of time to sit down and think around the problem to see the way forward i.e., to use some creative thinking.

So why do we as musicians, in particular as drummers, so often fear creativity in our playing! Notice I say 'creativity' not necessarily 'complexity'. Steve Gadd amongst others revolutionised drumming in the 70's and 80's in particular not by his technique in playing the beat (though that is awesome) but by playing the song. He was not afraid to bring himself to the music and make a difference.

We want to be noticed yet we're afraid be different! Does this sound familiar? How have you been creative in your playing? ... share it here with others so that we can all enrich the music that we play. Why not check-out the rest of our site www.waywood.com and if you're interested in a few ideas for creative playing, why not visit www.waywood.com/somdifd.htm (for drums) and www.waywood.com/somdifp.htm (for percussionists).

Look forward to hearing from you!