Jeremy Bender
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Hopefully on a slick floor the three parts wouldn't start gradually creeping forward as a single unit...
This. Been using indoor/outdoor carpet since 1988. Lowe's and Home Depot, and local carpet stores have remnants available all the time. And cheaply.Although a big oriental-looking rug would be idea, I have no taste for yet another bulky item to haul around. The solution I found that works great is indoor-outdoor carpeting.
I bought a roll at Lowes for 20 bucks. I cut it to the exact footprint I wanted and was able to cut two. It is really lightweight (each rug is under a pound) and folds up and goes into my hardware bag. In hindsight, I should've cut the pieces to also go under my throne legs, as by not doing that, I can sometimes get some hi hat scooting if I don't have at least one leg holding onto the rug.
I did this with a piece of rope. make a loop on one end, measure stool to drum distance, place a loop on the other end. Set up, put a loop around opposing lugs. Drum on.Hopefully on a slick floor the three parts wouldn't start gradually creeping forward as a single unit...
I feel certain that most pub owners will give a warm hug and a free pint to all drummers who drive steel spikes into their parquet wood flooring.Also, don't people have retractable spikes on their pedals, spurs, and hi hat feet? I thought that was pretty standard in the modern era.
Tripping over that and collapsing your entire kit will be a highlight of the audience's night.I did this with a piece of rope. make a loop on one end, measure stool to drum distance, place a loop on the other end. Set up, put a loop around opposing lugs. Drum on.
I started using a Kaces Drum Rug now that I only use one bassdrum, before that it was mostly used on an e-kit I had earlier. It's pretty lightweight (maybe a bit too thin for some, but it holds everything in place), easily foldable, and with a built-in bass drum stopper. Doesn't take up much space at all in the car, so I bring it with me to every gig from now on.
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I may make a video with that idea and a spoof comedy’s videoTripping over that and collapsing your entire kit will be a highlight of the audience's night.