Topic: Drummers! (Read 3320 times)

Pliwood180 · « **on:** December 26, 2007, 10:30:39 PM »

Just got bored and thought I'd start a thread for drummers.

I march snare/bass and play drumset a lot.

Oh, just got a new set of bongos. I don't really feel like faking it, so if anyone knows a "technique", I'd sure appreciate learning.

music box · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2007, 10:57:01 PM »

i don't really know if there is much technique to be learned when playing the bongos.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2007, 02:20:31 AM »

Like any other instrument, there's a lot to learn if you want to be really good and not just another scrub who picks 'em up after smoking a bowl.

Some things to work on:

using fingertips/palms/side of hand to strike the head; each yields a different sound.
hitting near the rim as opposed to striking the center.
heating the drumhead from underneath (usually using a candle) before playing; varying times can change the sound quite a bit.
using the thumb on one hand to press down on the drumhead while striking it with the other hand; this raises the pitch the drum produces.

plur

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2007, 02:39:14 PM »

Ah, that helps a lot, thanks. Heating the heads is definitely something I would never have thought of.

Holmes · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2007, 06:26:51 PM »

i'm not much of a bongo player, but i do have a bash whenever i can.
i'm a drumset person myself, and i also march bass/snare

just got a joey jordison signature snare to go with my kit, sounds amazing =]

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2007, 06:49:09 PM »

Quote from: Holmes on December 27, 2007, 06:26:51 PM

just got a joey jordison signature snare to go with my kit, sounds amazing =]

I'm wondering, does that have more of a high-pitched crack or a really deep sound?

Cait.Beck! · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2007, 08:59:42 PM »

Drums.. mmmm

I just found out I got into the indoor drumline 2 weeks ago
it starts after the new year. im pretty excited, but kinda pissed.
ive been marching for 4 years and im tired of the whole time thing

BUTTT
I dont know much about bongos. besides that i got a set willed to me when my grandfather died
I know how to play congos if that's of any use, but there are a few techniques you can use for them.. i like the whole heel thing where you cup your hand a bit and just smack down to town until your hands are so callused they fall off..
you can find out technique at like uhh.. vicfirth.com ?? you can find information on like anything drum related and how to play them there...
what hugo said sounds good too
wordup

good luck/ have fun

Holmes · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:00:55 AM »

Quote from: Pliwood180 on December 27, 2007, 06:49:09 PM

Quote from: Holmes on December 27, 2007, 06:26:51 PM
just got a joey jordison signature snare to go with my kit, sounds amazing =]

I'm wondering, does that have more of a high-pitched crack or a really deep sound?

it's quite high-pitched and is 13" instead of 14", but it's not too high and sounds gorgeous. it's got a remo ambassador head but i may deepen the sound and put an emperor X on or something of the sort.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:42:26 AM »

Drummers - y'all might want to search for a video from a Foo Fighters show in Toronto a day or two ago. Geddy & Alex from Rush jam onstage with Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins on the Rush classic "YYZ". Taylor does a damn good job on what is a rather daunting song for any drummer not named Neil Peart.

jdfu!

jupiter or japan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2008, 09:24:06 AM »

I love playing the drums. I am in a a metal band, and an experimental/doom band. I love drums so much I don't have enough time to do everything I want with it.

I wish I could find a band that does Mahavishnu Orchestra inspired stuff. That would be a blast. Billy Cobham is my freaking hero.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujcYw2QTPzM&feature=related

Half Mar · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:13:00 AM »

Aaah yes, drummers!

I play tenor in a lower division showband, and 1st bass at a top division showband.
I also play drumset for about 9 years now.

CeeGBee · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:32:03 PM »

Quote from: hurricane hugo on March 24, 2008, 12:42:26 AM

Drummers - y'all might want to search for a video from a Foo Fighters show in Toronto a day or two ago. Geddy & Alex from Rush jam onstage with Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins on the Rush classic "YYZ". Taylor does a damn good job on what is a rather daunting song for any drummer not named Neil Peart.
jdfu!

I'm reasonably impressed...

My first Rush show was on the Power Windows tour... 15 Dec 1985, and I've seen several shows since.
They never fail to put on a good show, and I believe they're touring this Summer. If they come to your
town, it's money well spent.

Molotovna · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:33:42 PM »

Quote from: hurricane hugo on December 27, 2007, 02:20:31 AM

Like any other instrument, there's a lot to learn if you want to be really good and not just another scrub who picks 'em up after smoking a bowl.

Some things to work on:

using fingertips/palms/side of hand to strike the head; each yields a different sound.
hitting near the rim as opposed to striking the center.
heating the drumhead from underneath (usually using a candle) before playing; varying times can change the sound quite a bit.
using the thumb on one hand to press down on the drumhead while striking it with the other hand; this raises the pitch the drum produces.

plur

Doom, teka, kah!

I had a brief class years ago on drumming, but don't remember much more.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2008, 01:53:58 PM »

Quote from: CeeGBee on March 24, 2008, 12:32:03 PM

Quote from: hurricane hugo on March 24, 2008, 12:42:26 AM
Drummers - y'all might want to search for a video from a Foo Fighters show in Toronto a day or two ago. Geddy & Alex from Rush jam onstage with Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins on the Rush classic "YYZ". Taylor does a damn good job on what is a rather daunting song for any drummer not named Neil Peart.
jdfu!
I'm reasonably impressed...

My first Rush show was on the Power Windows tour... 15 Dec 1985, and I've seen several shows since.
They never fail to put on a good show, and I believe they're touring this Summer. If they come to your
town, it's money well spent.

My 1st Rush show was March '81 on the Moving Pictures tour; I'm going to see 'em downtown on June 10. Means I'm going to miss the Detroit stop on True Colors (next night), but oh well...

jdfu!

SeeAnne · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2008, 01:57:16 PM »

I played drums in grade eight band, I still know how to, but it's like basic drumming.

Secondly yesterday I played Poor Little Rich Boy on the piano and chair, realizing that my knitting needles left dents in the chair.

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2008, 07:22:54 PM »

Quote from: BrandyAlexander on March 24, 2008, 01:57:16 PM

I played drums in grade eight band, I still know how to, but it's like basic drumming.

Secondly yesterday I played Poor Little Rich Boy on the piano and chair, realizing that my knitting needles left dents in the chair.

I love that song...I mean, as a drummer I'm decent at multi-tasking, but I think it's amazing how she does that, sings, and plays the piano.

VipersGratitude · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2008, 02:05:45 AM »

Viglione, your days are numbered

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/112

jupiter or japan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2008, 12:15:08 PM »

Quote from: VipersGratitude on March 25, 2008, 02:05:45 AM

Viglione, your days are numbered

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/112

I so want one of those.

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2008, 10:59:08 PM »

Quote from: VipersGratitude on March 25, 2008, 02:05:45 AM

Viglione, your days are numbered

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/112

Ah, but can it make silly faces at the audience while playing?

Holmes · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2008, 05:43:08 AM »

Quote from: Pliwood180 on April 04, 2008, 10:59:08 PM

Quote from: VipersGratitude on March 25, 2008, 02:05:45 AM
Viglione, your days are numbered

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/112

Ah, but can it make silly faces at the audience while playing?

now that's a good point.
i love brian's complete personfication of the kit

imaginary friend · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2008, 02:45:27 AM »

www.acoustica.com

download Beatcraft - a ridiculously easy-to-use virtual drum machine.

jdfu!

Wires+Waves · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2008, 02:11:42 PM »

Man, I've been trying to find a place to learn drums for the longest time.

I fucking hate it when I tell my friends that I want to learn drums and they're just like, "Oh, you know it's really hard, right? Like, it's not easy."

No shit. Way to support me, fuckers.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2008, 02:36:35 PM »

Quote from: Wires+Waves on May 14, 2008, 02:11:42 PM

Man, I've been trying to find a place to learn drums for the longest time.

I fucking hate it when I tell my friends that I want to learn drums and they're just like, "Oh, you know it's really hard, right? Like, it's not easy."

No shit. Way to support me, fuckers.

You don't want their support. You want them to mock and ridicule you for wanting to play, so you can use it as fuel for your drumming.

jdfu!

Holmes · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2008, 03:08:23 PM »

Quote from: hurricane hugo on May 14, 2008, 02:36:35 PM

Quote from: Wires+Waves on May 14, 2008, 02:11:42 PM
Man, I've been trying to find a place to learn drums for the longest time.

I fucking hate it when I tell my friends that I want to learn drums and they're just like, "Oh, you know it's really hard, right? Like, it's not easy."

No shit. Way to support me, fuckers.

You don't want their support. You want them to mock and ridicule you for wanting to play, so you can use it as fuel for your drumming.

jdfu!

completely agree!

i finally moved into a bigger house and got to take the mutes off my K's (sacreligious to put mutes ont hem in the first place having spent that much money)
and they sound so beautiful

imaginary friend · « **Reply #24 on:** May 07, 2010, 03:22:03 AM »

*bump*

while trawling the YouTube waters last night, I found this old clip of Boz Scaggs's "Lido Shuffle". it features Jeff Porcaro(RIP), who also played on the studio version. this thing's a master class in groove right from the count-in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Brlp57fZ6A

#@!

JohnnyDBBUK · « **Reply #25 on:** May 07, 2010, 05:54:23 AM »

I can drum - no kit at present though - no space and neighbours
so mostly tables getting drummed on

l i s a · « **Reply #26 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:03:38 AM »

i drum

& Johnny i drummed on tables when our house was full and there was no spare room for my mums kit

SeeAnne · « **Reply #27 on:** May 07, 2010, 03:49:48 PM »

I love watching drummers tap on everyday objects and create something beautiful out of it rather than those annoying people who just tap on table tops and think they're good but it sounds terrible.

overratedtoejam · « **Reply #28 on:** May 07, 2010, 05:56:50 PM »

i've been playing drums for about a year and a half. so, im not amazing, but i don't suck. i love drums, and sadly i have no idea what i'm gonna do when i'm off to college. i'm sure they don't allow drums in the dorm

Holmes · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:10:01 PM »

Quote from: overratedtoejam on May 07, 2010, 05:56:50 PM

i've been playing drums for about a year and a half. so, im not amazing, but i don't suck. i love drums, and sadly i have no idea what i'm gonna do when i'm off to college. i'm sure they don't allow drums in the dorm

do drums AT college! it's fun, cept everyone thinks you can't read music...

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:09:20 PM »

They have a marching band where I'm going, but I have no desire to march for a football team. (At our high school we didn't do that.) So I'll still stick with the set and other random percussion-y things, but no more marching.

overratedtoejam · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:20:10 PM »

Quote from: Holmes on May 07, 2010, 08:10:01 PM

Quote from: overratedtoejam on May 07, 2010, 05:56:50 PM
i've been playing drums for about a year and a half. so, im not amazing, but i don't suck. i love drums, and sadly i have no idea what i'm gonna do when i'm off to college. i'm sure they don't allow drums in the dorm

do drums AT college! it's fun, cept everyone thinks you can't read music...

i can't read music

i'm going to art school, so i'm pretty sure they don't have a drum class *sigh*. but, i'll only be living in the dorms for about 6 months so afterwards i can play.

Half Mar · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2010, 08:22:45 AM »

Quote from: Pliwood180 on May 07, 2010, 09:09:20 PM

They have a marching band where I'm going, but I have no desire to march for a football team. (At our high school we didn't do that.) So I'll still stick with the set and other random percussion-y things, but no more marching.

Imagining my life without marching is kinda hard. When the sun starts shining I'm getting all tingly and can't wait to run around with my bassdrum

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2010, 07:20:05 PM »

Quote from: Pope Half Mar on May 08, 2010, 08:22:45 AM

Quote from: Pliwood180 on May 07, 2010, 09:09:20 PM
They have a marching band where I'm going, but I have no desire to march for a football team. (At our high school we didn't do that.) So I'll still stick with the set and other random percussion-y things, but no more marching.

Imagining my life without marching is kinda hard. When the sun starts shining I'm getting all tingly and can't wait to run around with my bassdrum

Hahaha, well I 'd considered it. Apparently drumline at this college is ridiculous. There's a super early practice every day of the week, and a lot of the guys on there come straight from DCI seasons. I mean, I'm not being down on myself, I could probably make it if I worked hard enough, but it's a time thing. My major is already going to be killer, so I just decided to scrap that idea, ha. I'll still do concert band or something. We'll see.

Holmes · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2010, 07:27:10 PM »

this may be a long shot, but any of you USA-ers know if Berklee college of music is good for a drum course? My plan is to go there in a few years.

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #35 on:** May 08, 2010, 07:45:03 PM »

Quote from: Holmes on May 08, 2010, 07:27:10 PM

this may be a long shot, but any of you USA-ers know if Berklee college of music is good for a drum course? My plan is to go there in a few years.

Hooo, I wouldn't know. From my experience it's been varied. Like, a school that's great for music might have a shit percussion program... So I think it just depends on who's teaching and what the emphasis would be on... type of thing. Am I making sense?

Pliwood180 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2010, 10:11:39 PM »

Question: Does the pull rod on your hi-hat stand tend to unscrew itself?

Mine's been acting up. I noticed when I was playing with a drop-clutch attached. It's rather inconvenient when I go to hit the clutch only to find it swivelled around. Not sure if it's a crappy stand, clutch, or if they just do that...

jtaylor · « **Reply #37 on:** May 15, 2010, 11:50:29 PM »

Quote from: Holmes on May 08, 2010, 07:27:10 PM

this may be a long shot, but any of you USA-ers know if Berklee college of music is good for a drum course? My plan is to go there in a few years.

I think tanqgirl went there, you could ask her.

Half Mar · « **Reply #38 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:30:12 AM »

Quote from: Pliwood180 on May 15, 2010, 10:11:39 PM

Question: Does the pull rod on your hi-hat stand tend to unscrew itself?

Mine's been acting up. I noticed when I was playing with a drop-clutch attached. It's rather inconvenient when I go to hit the clutch only to find it swivelled around. Not sure if it's a crappy stand, clutch, or if they just do that...

I never had any issues with my hi hat, or my clutch... so I am guessing it might be your stand $:-\$ Mapex hardware is really solid. I have had my kit for years, never had any issues with it at all.

JohnnyDBBUK · « **Reply #39 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:37:08 AM »

watch this guys videos he's pretty good for a dude in a room - even if you hate billy corgan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eovVZDBwrjg&feature=related

Half Mar · « **Reply #40 on:** May 16, 2010, 12:31:45 PM »

I dislike electronic kits $:-\$ But he has some skills. Although, I personally enjoyed this a lot more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHWE5QhcCIk

Holmes · « **Reply #41 on:** May 16, 2010, 03:37:05 PM »

Quote from: JohnnyDBBUK on May 16, 2010, 08:37:08 AM

watch this guys videos he's pretty good for a dude in a room - even if you hate billy corgan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eovVZDBwrjg&feature=related

that's some crazily good freehand.

JohnnyDBBUK · « **Reply #42 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:38:35 AM »

check thru his vids mar he also has a fairly nice live kit.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2010, 02:51:43 PM »

session legend Bernard Purdie gives good groove lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixow5LZh5rs&feature=related

#@!

imaginary friend · « **Reply #44 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:34:02 PM »

drum cam footage of Slayer's Dave Lombardo at Yankee Stadium a few days ago:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/4GOnuJRocQY&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/4GOnuJRocQY&feature=player_embedded</a>

imaginary friend · « **Reply #45 on:** November 13, 2011, 07:33:58 PM »

this kid won a drum magazine's contest for "best undiscovered drummer" at age 15.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mnpl-n7psGw" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/Mnpl-n7psGw</a>

Sepultura announced a couple of days ago that he's their new drummer.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #46 on:** February 18, 2012, 08:53:06 PM »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MavlwR1z6hE&feature=related" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/MavlwR1z6hE&feature=related</a>

imaginary friend · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2012, 12:03:00 AM »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/OH7iLEufFdA" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/OH7iLEufFdA</a>

N.U. · « **Reply #48 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:14:02 AM »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/22XbdIIhhXw" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/22XbdIIhhXw</a>

Buddy Rich still craps bigger than these guys from beyond the grave.

imaginary friend · « **Reply #49 on:** May 18, 2012, 05:44:56 PM »

umm, yeah...while he eternally stands tall right beside them, he ain't crappin' bigger than any of 'em.

N.U. · « **Reply #50 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:58:13 AM »

Seriously, than man's bowel movements were earth-shatteringly big. I guess that happens when you get old.

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