drummers, help me

[RuseOfMetacarpi]

Whaddup ya'll. Ruse here, kickin' it through another beautiful day in the ville.

So my moms bought a drumset because she randomly decided that she wanted to play the drums, took up lessons, and she's actually doing ok. Anyway, I've played guitar for about 3 years now and I always figured that drums would be impossible for me because my biggest downfall with my guitar playing is the fact that I have a very hard time keeping time. I understand how it works, and I can write shit that's in time, but when it comes to actually playing it over and over, I almost always fucked up. So, though I was excited that now my drum playing friends and I could jam at my house, the thought of actually playing them never crossed my mind because I just assumed I wouldn't be able to.

after fucking around on them for a little while, it suddenly clicked, and wow. I love playing drums even more then guitar now I think, but maybe it's just because they're new to me. Point is, since I want to pursue them now, I want to make sure my kit is straight. So what's up with puttin the pillow in the bass drum?



...wow I typed all that and really I only had that one question. Stonnned.

[vincent47]

lol all I use it for so it doesn't overpower the room with echo and reverb(depending on the rooms acoustics),muffles it a little.

[Weed_Beer_Metal]

It dampens the sound, makes it a little less "boomy" and a little tighter sounding. It's all about adjusting the tone.

[RuseOfMetacarpi]

awesome guys, thanks. Any other jewels of advice like that?

[Weed_Beer_Metal]

Don't wipe yourself with poison ivy

[theVirtuoso]

niiice gettin into drummin. iv been a drummer for the better part of a decade now. got myself a Pearl and some Zildjian cymbals.

What kinda set is it?

[RuseOfMetacarpi]

a Hohner rockwood, I guess? Says Rockwood by Hohner on it.

[vincent47]

yeah get some of those tone control rings for your snare and toms cost about $8 bucks. They make the toms and snare not have so many overtones,sometimes some people like that though so it's a preference,other than that get a double bass drum,or peddle(cheaper) and go nuts!!

[RuseOfMetacarpi]

Yeah I was planning on getting the double bass eventually, how much do they cost?

[vincent47]

a double bass pedal generally costs $100-400, for another bass drum depends what kinda drumset you have.

[theaffiliate]

Hey man, great to see you're taking up the kit. Regarding the whole kit setup, its extremely important to find one that fits you like a glove, but always take a look on the internet / shows / wherever to check out other kits, and how they're setup. Being able to move around the drums comfortably is nothing short of essential.

The pillow in your bass will dampen some of the "overtones", and bring out alot of the punch from your kick. Don't be afraid to experiment with different positions; up against the batter or resonant head, etc. Some companies, like Evans (www.evansdrumheads.com) make muffling pads specifically designed for this purpose. I have one, its great.

If you like posting on forums, check out www.pearldrummersforum.com, probably the best drum forum on the internet. Be sure to PM if you have any questions.

[golden_nugget]

Originally Posted by RuseOfMetacarpi

Yeah I was planning on getting the double bass eventually, how much do they cost?

i slow down there dude. stick with a single pedal for a bit until you are a capable player. you dont need a lot of toys to start out with. get a double kick in a few years or something. if you want to be a good drummer make sure you practice with a metronome too.

peace

[vincent47]

dude if you practice a lot and/or take lessons you can become real good in a year playing some double bass stuff, he's going to have to use the hihat pedal which is on the left anyway.

[JohnnyBlunt]

Stick control is vital!

It should be on top of your list of things to master.

Dont try to be a flashy ass drummer yet, youll get there in a few years. For right now, start off practing stick control then move on to snare patterns, then add in the toms.

Take it slowly to avoid improper technique, and a teacher is always a huge help.

[Weed_Beer_Metal]

When learning double bass, don't constantly try to go as fast as humanly possible. You should focus on playing with control, rather than speed. Focusing just on speed leads to bad technique.