Larry
"Uncle Larry"
Wy said something that made me think. He said he is a percussionist. Which made me realize that I'm not, I'm strictly a drumset player. (or try to be) I feel lost when I don't have a foot pedal, a hi hat, and sticks to use. Sure, I can fake it on percussion instruments for a little while, but I would not want to be a hand drummer. I just find it curious that I can be way
passionate about the drumset, but not congas for instance. I love the sound of congas but feel no burning desire to play them. I do have an undeniable burning desire to
play on a kick, snare and hi hat, and play them masterfully, but just percussion without my feet doesn't do it for me. I realize that sounds limiting, but on the other hand, I have more than
I can handle with just the drumset thank you very much. I don't think I could get that "transported" feeling on anything "less" than a full drumset. I admire the people who aren't limited like I am but if I don't feel the desire, I don't want to do it. I think it is because (IMO) a percussionist has much less musical "power" in a band compared to a drummer. If a percussionist
drops out, no big deal, not like if a drummer did. I guess I'm just curious if anyone else feels similar or would you say the majority of drummers are equally
passionate about the various percussion instruments?
passionate about the drumset, but not congas for instance. I love the sound of congas but feel no burning desire to play them. I do have an undeniable burning desire to
play on a kick, snare and hi hat, and play them masterfully, but just percussion without my feet doesn't do it for me. I realize that sounds limiting, but on the other hand, I have more than
I can handle with just the drumset thank you very much. I don't think I could get that "transported" feeling on anything "less" than a full drumset. I admire the people who aren't limited like I am but if I don't feel the desire, I don't want to do it. I think it is because (IMO) a percussionist has much less musical "power" in a band compared to a drummer. If a percussionist
drops out, no big deal, not like if a drummer did. I guess I'm just curious if anyone else feels similar or would you say the majority of drummers are equally
passionate about the various percussion instruments?