Forum: Drum Technique
04-03-2013, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,857
Re: Another foot question
Here's an update as to where I am with my foot technique. I worked on heel toe for awhile, but that also causes my back to hurt. Other techniques don't work for my back or feet as well. So at this...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2013, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 272
Re: Band Audition
Thanks for the great advice.
I do have to be careful not to downplay myself. I do that sometimes.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2013, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 272
Band Audition
I just had this killer metal band contact me from an ad that I posted looking for a band. The drummer on their album is really good. His double bass work on the album is faster then I can currently...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2013, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,251
Re: Can you tell the difference?
I checked out your drums on your site. I was blown away by just the amount of woods you work with. Also, the drums in the vid's on your site sounded really great. I could hear a difference between a...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,386
Re: It's official, Dave Lombardo is with Ludwig.
I've read the new Ludwig Atlas pedals are great, so I wouldn't be surprised if Dave is playing them. If he can play as fast as he does on the Iron Cobra's, which are super heavy, he can play on...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,251
Can you tell the difference?
In wood that is. Meaning, can you tell the difference sound wise when it comes to what kind of wood a drumset is made of? It's really hard for me to hear the difference between kits made of maple, or...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 908
Re: Showmanship
I'm looking for fresh insights considering my own personal playing situation and background.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 908
Showmanship
When I play the drums I look like I'm bored (I'm really not though). This comes from years of practicing while trying to stay relaxed as possible, even in my face by not making any expression.
As...
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-24-2013, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 927
Re: Double strokes
What I'm talking about hurting on my hand is the round bone on the top of my pinky side of my wrists. The stick isn't hitting my hand, that's not what's causing me pain. It's something about that...
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-23-2013, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 927
Re: Double strokes
I find when I need an accent on the first stroke of a double when using the open/close throwing the stick harder hurts my wrists (it hurts the bone on the top of the pinky side of my wrists). This is...
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-22-2013, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 927
Re: Double strokes
I can do the open/close on any surface. It's just not the best technique for a current thing I'm trying to do.
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-21-2013, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 927
Re: Double strokes
What I mean is when you throw the stick down for the first stroke and just let it bounce for the second stroke. The goal is to get both strokes powerful and even. Doing it this way will allow one to...
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Forum: Drum Technique
01-21-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 927
Double strokes
I've been using the open/close technique for double strokes for years. I think this is a great technique to use on non-bouncy surfaces, such as toms, for doubles. But, I think rebound, or bounce,...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-16-2013, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 406
Tuning thoughts
So, I've been looking into Sleishman drums as of late. For those of you that don't know about them both heads tune to the same pitch with their system.
This really got me thinking about tuning....
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Forum: General Discussion
01-05-2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,940
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Forum: General Discussion
01-05-2013, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 293
Contacted Trick
I contacted Trick Drums a couple days ago. I asked them if they would post some vid's of their drums in action. I asked if they would use different sizes to show different applications.
Since the...
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-30-2012, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 391
The Murray Spivack Method
I have a few questions about this hand method. First, when using this method is the fulcrum between the first finger and thumb or the middle finger and thumb? Also, are there any good youtube vid's...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-26-2012, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 722
Re: Clear or Coated?
I never thought about using coated heads as resonate heads for my toms and bass drum. What does it sound like if both the batter and resonate heads are coated? Also, what does it sound like if the...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-25-2012, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 722
Clear or Coated?
Heads that is. Meaning specifically on toms and bass drum. What is your reason for using either clear or coated heads on these drums?
I've never used coated heads on my toms or bass, but i've been...
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-14-2012, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 693
Doubles on toms
I have been using the open close technique for doubles on the toms forever. But im finding that im not getting a ton of definition out of this. So I have been thinking about going to just wrist...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-03-2012, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,644
Re: Your next drum kit
I really find myself being drawn to unique and nontraditional drums as of late. That's why I'm looking at the Tricks first, or possible Sleishman.
For traditional drums I'm a Ludwig guy (I...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-02-2012, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,644
Your next drum kit
If you plan to buy another drum set what brand do you plan for it to be and why? I really think my next kit is going to be from Trick Drums. The reason being is they are unique, and pretty much...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-02-2012, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 700
Re: Thoughts on a band
I contacted the bass player tonight (he is my main point of contact in the band). I told him that stylistically I'm looking for something different, but I'm willing to fill in on drums till they can...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2012, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 700
Re: Thoughts on a band
I think this is a good approach as well. I just worry they may be offended if I tell them I'm not into what they're doing stylistically. Sometimes people aren't very mature about such things.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 700
Thoughts on a band
So I've been looking for an original metal band for awhile now. Last night I went and checked out a band that is looking for a drummer. To be honest I wasn't a big fan of their music. But once they...
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