Girl drummers

I wonder if the percentage of "bad" guy drummers is the same as the percentage of "bad" girl drummers, as judged by a YouTube survey.

I should make a video and name it "guy drumming", then upload the same video but instead name it it "hot guy drumming" and compare view tallies.
I think some key phrases automatically attract views. It's not just hot chicks, but "epic fail" "worst ----" "best ----" "greatest ----", anything that offers an extreme, or titillates, is a winning phrase. Novelty, in whatever form, is always going to be more curiosity gratifying than "here's a great groove".

For those of you surprised by the bowelesque side of human nature, & if the views others get irks you, 300bpm bouble bass, wearing a mankini whilst impaled on a throne base, + throw in a sprinkling of cross gender appendages should do the trick ;)
 
I think some key phrases automatically attract views. It's not just hot chicks, but "epic fail" "worst ----" "best ----" "greatest ----", anything that offers an extreme, or titillates, is a winning phrase. Novelty, in whatever form, is always going to be more curiosity gratifying than "here's a great groove".

For those of you surprised by the bowelesque side of human nature, & if the views others get irks you, 300bpm bouble bass, wearing a mankini whilst impaled on a throne base, + throw in a sprinkling of cross gender appendages should do the trick ;)

Aahhhhhh! My eyes!!!!! My eyes!!!!!!!!
 
I always thought Andy was such a nice boy lol

Man, that was an exotic image ... at this rate this page is going to get more hits than any other page on DW! All we need now is for someone to start a thread about Premier drums called "vintage porn" and we'll have ticked most boxes ;-)

Hot steamy rhythmic actions performed by gorgeous semi-naked supermodel - exclusive clip!
 
Yep Steve, "jk" = "joke" ... pretty well equivalent to a wink but without the potentially lascivious overtones ;-) ;-)

No doubt there's novelty value in being a woman drummer - if you're young and gorgeous and play really well (Emanuelle, Meytal). It's even a novelty for me! I don't see a lot of women play either since I don't play in front of a mirror (even though over a year ago Brent suggested I do that when I practice for more effective sessions lol)

That's just how things are in this society where sex is dirty and violence is family entertainment. Let's face it, you don't see marketers trying to sell cars by draping semi naked men over them, do you? 'Tis a shame ...[/QUOa

True, but if draping semi-naked men over cars worked you can bet your life the marketing types would use it. Sadly, using female models must sell cars or they would not waste the money.

On the "Girl Drummers" question posted. He had to mention the gender or the question would have been pointless. It would appear there are a lot of people who want to see "Girl" drummers on youtube who would not be interested if they were merely labeled "Drummer". Probably because a lot of hits are from people not interested in the rhythmic prowess of the subject. Human nature, I suppose.
 
Aahhhhhh! My eyes!!!!! My eyes!!!!!!!!
Sorry Bo, but some warped individual had to go there ;)

I always thought Andy was such a nice boy lol

Man, that was an exotic image ... at this rate this page is going to get more hits than any other page on DW! All we need now is for someone to start a thread about Premier drums called "vintage porn" and we'll have ticked most boxes ;-)
Ha, yes, but notice my "Vintage porn" thread hasn't attracted as many responses or views as this thread :)

I have been known to use that "tongue in cheek" tactic before, but any threads titled in that "style" are guaranteed not to deliver according to expectations :)
 
I find it kind of interesting that this has automatically evolved from the OP's question of "girl drummers" to many comments about "hot chick drummers". It seems it must go in that direction by nature proving our own point.

Obviously, drumming is still more of a male dominated arena and to have a girl who drums is still considered fairly unusual at this point, especially one who is really good. Therefore, due to nothing else than sheer numbers, you have more males looking up drumming videos on a site like youtube and therefore they, for the most part, are of course going to be more apt to run across and be drawn to watch these hot chick drummer vids. My guess is, if there were more female drummers out there trolling youtube in the first place, then hot male drummer vids would get their fair share of hits as well.
 
Probably because a lot of hits are from people not interested in the rhythmic prowess of the subject. Human nature, I suppose.

Music as a vehicle rather than music just for its own sake. Utility or art? Dancing or meditation? Background or listening? Thrills 'n' spills or depth?


Ha, yes, but notice my "Vintage porn" thread hasn't attracted as many responses or views as this thread :)

The way we're going it may become the most viewed page in Drummwerworld history.

Remember when I titled one of my postings GIRL DRUMMER!! as satire and someone came in late and chided me for it? lol


... then hot male drummer vids would get their fair share of hits as well.

I'd recommend Benny Greb tutorials :)
 
Even if you had a vid titled "ugly chick plays drums", it would get more hits than ungendered drum vids I bet.
 
I love seeing girl drummers, just because there are not that many of them.

The ability of a female to generate interest with her looks is offset by the additional challenges that face girl drummers. It's still a male-dominated industry. So call it a draw. Can't do anything about it anyhow, most attractive females will utilize their looks in any type of stage career. As they should.

Cindy Blackman, Hillary Jones and Terry Lynne Carrington are respected female drummers that come to mind, and not for their looks. Although they are all very attractive.
 
Yep Steve, "jk" = "joke" ... pretty well equivalent to a wink but without the potentially lascivious overtones ;-) ;-)

No doubt there's novelty value in being a woman drummer - if you're young and gorgeous and play really well (Emanuelle, Meytal). It's even a novelty for me! I don't see a lot of women play either since I don't play in front of a mirror (even though over a year ago Brent suggested I do that when I practice for more effective sessions lol)

That's just how things are in this society where sex is dirty and violence is family entertainment. Let's face it, you don't see marketers trying to sell cars by draping semi naked men over them, do you? 'Tis a shame ...[/QUOa

True, but if draping semi-naked men over cars worked you can bet your life the marketing types would use it. Sadly, using female models must sell cars or they would not waste the money.

On the "Girl Drummers" question posted. He had to mention the gender or the question would have been pointless. It would appear there are a lot of people who want to see "Girl" drummers on youtube who would not be interested if they were merely labeled "Drummer". Probably because a lot of hits are from people not interested in the rhythmic prowess of the subject. Human nature, I suppose.
My sister has played for 40 yearsand is a beautiful women. I hate the qoute but most of the girls say she plays "like a man".She plays a double bass set of ludwigs and is a great rudimentry drummer,kicks it like a sledgehammer and has played with many goodgroups:alot of session work in Nashville. I am proud of her playing,as I play myself. I'd put her up against most other drummers of her experience. Garjazz
 
Haha ... Thomas has his good points (originally my typo was "god points" - Freudian?) but he's is too much of a jock for me. I'm sticking with Benny for now.


... most of the girls say she plays "like a man".She plays a double bass set of ludwigs and is a great rudimentry drummer,kicks it like a sledgehammer and has played with many goodgroups:alot of session work in Nashville.

I hear that to make it in Nashville sessions you have to hit hard. She must be a fantastic player because I also hear it's a super competitive scene.
 
I really can't understand why there aren't more notable girl drummers.
Shella E and Terri Lynn Carrigan are the only two I can think of at the moment.

The red carpet would be laid because of the novelty.
 
Sadly, but the fact there was even the title "girl drummer" shows how backwards we are about the whole thing.

Sort of off topic, but I have wondered why there aren't more women musicians. I would think about half would be a reasonable number.

Is there still too much good 'ol boy and or harassement going on? Maybe you women out there can shed some light on this?
 
I really can't understand why there aren't more notable girl drummers.
Shella E and Terri Lynn Carrigan are the only two I can think of at the moment.

The red carpet would be laid because of the novelty.

Cindy Blackman and Hilary Jones are another two. I was about to mention Meg and Karen Carpenter, but if I'm digging that far back then it just highlights the issue. Let's face it, a lot of women aren't drummers because it's popularly thought to be a masculine role.
 
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