1-up 1-down is not a trend. A lot of people use it. More so the guys who are out slugging it out in little clubs with little stages.
. . . . I've always preferred a minimalist setup. Large kits, to me, promote overplaying.
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Actually although many people have always played 1up 1down, if we're now seeing more people do so then it is in fact "trending" as the thread title says. A trend doesn't have to be a new thing or idea. There's a difference between trending and trend setting.
The more drums helps a poor drummer like myself .....
I have an even smaller 4-piece with a 8x12/14x14/14x20 for just those occasions. But it’s kinda sad when it gets used the most ?Yeah, though I play a relatively small kit, my 22x18 bass drum takes up inordinate space at times. Something 14 or 16 deep would be preferable on occasion, but I favor the thump an 18 provides. Lots of stages don't have risers. For that matter, lots of venues don't have stages. Real estate can come at a premium.
Actually although many people have always played 1up 1down, if we're now seeing more people do so then it is in fact "trending" as the thread title says. A trend doesn't have to be a new thing or idea. There's a difference between trending and trend setting.
I agree, and ironically the overplaying on large kits tends to actually be simpler drumming. The focus seems more on hitting the most drums or the most notes, which can be cool sometimes, but the most impressive fills and licks I've heard are always played on kick/snare/hi-hat/tom or floor tom.
I have an even smaller 4-piece with a 8x12/14x14/14x20. But it’s kinda sad when it gets used the most ?
Well I guess Terry Bozzio hasn't gotten the memo yet or read this thread. I think he's now up to 32 kicks, 67 floor toms, 612 cymbals, etc.