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When drummers play with an open mouth or make a funny face, it's because they get lost in the music, and they feel it. Those are uncontrolled movements that one is not aware of doing, called movement coordination patterns or mannerisms.
- What is drummer face?
- How are drummers brains different?
- What does drumming do to the brain?
- What makes a bad drummer?
What is drummer face?
According to Urban Dictionary: "The act of making an unusual face while playing the drums due to intense concentration."
How are drummers brains different?
People who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in their brain structure and function. The results of a new study suggest that they have fewer, but thicker fibers in the main connecting tract between the two halves of the brain. In addition, their motor brain areas are organized more efficiently.
What does drumming do to the brain?
Drumming releases endorphins, enkephalins and Alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with general feelings of well-being and euphoria.
What makes a bad drummer?
When drummers play too hard, the muscles in their limbs are more focused on hitting the drum using full force, rather than actually letting the music breathe. This often results in a lack of bounce in whatever groove is left, and almost always causes the time between the kick and snare to be just a little off.
