alex-likes-drums
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They seem to be so popular, i was just wondering what everyones view on them is. I think they are unnatural, destroy rhythm and on the whole are totally unnecessary. Any thoughts?
They seem to be so popular, i was just wondering what everyones view on them is. I think they are unnatural, destroy rhythm and on the whole are totally unnecessary. Any thoughts?
How are they unnatural, and how do they destroy rhythm? Should you play one-handed? Should all music be Def Leppard's greatest hits? (too much?)
Seriously, why can I play rudiments and rolls with my hands and not my feet. Music is all about playing to a feel, being original, adding variety to rhythms and melodic patterns - how is adding an extra limb to proceedings a bad thing?
Please could you justify the statements you make? So I can understand why you feel that way.
I mean in the sense that ive heard many drummers use them. And they just seem to be used to fill in gaps. Im not saying anyone who uses them is a lesser drummer, i just feel that in music what you don't play is as important as what you do.
A double kick pedal is a tool. How can a tool destroy rhythm?
I agree there are lots of drummers that overuse the double-kick, but there's a hell of a lot of musicians that sounds awesome with it, either in beats, fills, or ambiance.
Some people use it sparingly, others use it as a signature part of what they do. It comes down to personal taste... there is no right or wrong.
The question of overplaying in a song is not limited to double-kick, but musicality in general, regardless of the tools being used.
.... go save yourself some time by not being a total ***hole
also agreed but generally nobody would fill a song with toms played like a double pedal is. i think double pedals are the main culprit for overplaying in modern rock music
Might wanna read the rules of this forum http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/announcement.php?f=26
Totally depends on the genre. In some genres double pedals are completely necessary.
Anyhow, that does not keep me from saying that I think double pedal playing sounds uninspired, unrhythmic, buttery (in a bad way). To me, most double bass playing sound like a bad drummer added a second pedal just so people can THINK that he can play fast.
----- NO HATING ON ME PLEASE -----
Just my subjective opinion. Playing fast with a single pedal is 1000000000000x times cooler and groovier.
^^^^^All of the above are MY OPINIONS ONLY and there is no need to hate on me for saying what I think.^^^^^
Thank you! i was wondering if anyone was going to agree with me
Yeah, apologies. Just didnt expect to be instantly berated by a pretentious fool