Keeping Tempo

[keitsu]

Hi Guys! I'm new to this forum and new to drumming also. Just pick it up about a few months back. I have a problem which I hope you guys can help me...

Generally I have a problem with tempo... When I subdivide I more or less can get it... But when I start playing my tempo will be affected... or sometime when i'm in a "better mood" i will be able to catch it but will not be able to hold my tempo long enuff.

So my question is: Is there any exercises I can do to help me practice keeping tempo?

Thanks!

 

[Frozen]

Try practising with a metronome. Keep your beat steady according to it. There's also that little practice with single strokes where you start playing quarter notes then move on to 1/8 then 1/16 and so on.

 

[keitsu]

Thanks!