Drums Quote by Kamasi Washington
“I started playing drums at three, then piano at five, then clarinet. But it wasn't till I picked up a saxophone aged 13 that I really got serious about music.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kamasi Washington, 2015
Highlights the importance of diverse early musical experiences in shaping artistic depth.
In simple terms: Early varied practice builds musical depth.
Key Takeaway
Explore multiple instruments early.
Themes
creativity
discipline
musical development
exploration
identity
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- learning a new instrument
- teaching music
- career development
- personal enrichment
Key Concepts
cognitive development
artistic identity
skill transfer
Questions to Reflect On
- Which new skill could broaden your perspective?
- How does varied practice influence your main passion?
A Different Perspective
Access to instruments may be limited for some.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)
