Thank you for your comment I
Yes that would of been a much better solution at least we could of discussed it but the way it was done is gutless to me Thanks for your comment.
Surprise Landing (neighbors think I'm loud)
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The room has carpet and drapes also on the 2 windows I don't have Acoustic panels which may deaden the sound but there way too expensive to buy.
2 hit wonder
Junior Member
I'd try to hook up with the neighbor to see what she looks like. If the person will buy you gear without knowing you....hmmm.
But seriously, the neighbor that you think it isn't might be the actual person who bought them. People sometimes are ok with something, then later wish they hadn't gone along with it. People lie sometimes. They even lie to themselves. I see it on forums sometimes....even today.
But seriously, the neighbor that you think it isn't might be the actual person who bought them. People sometimes are ok with something, then later wish they hadn't gone along with it. People lie sometimes. They even lie to themselves. I see it on forums sometimes....even today.
Yamaha Rider
Platinum Member
I learnt on an E Kit - because acoustic drums would have disturbed all the neighbours (still got asked to limit my playing because the bass drum was carrying through a solid granite party wall.)
Joined a band, so bought myself an acoustic kit to use in their rehearsal space.
Band fell apart during covid - drum kit got put away for about 2 years - I literally had nowhere to play it without p*ssing people off - so I didn't play it!
Joined a band, so bought myself an acoustic kit to use in their rehearsal space.
Band fell apart during covid - drum kit got put away for about 2 years - I literally had nowhere to play it without p*ssing people off - so I didn't play it!
Yeh I understand were your at I definitely know that wasn't from my next door neighbours.
roncadillac
Platinum Member
I didn't read all the other posts so I'm not sure the consensus on this situation but I personally think that could have gone a lot worse. It's a bit passive aggressive but it also was kinda nice in a weird way. They aren't asking you to stop entirely, they made a simple request of cutting it off a bit earlier on Saturdays, they offered a reasonable solution that they funded, and I didn't get any threatening tone nor did they mention law enforcement. I honestly think that was a pretty decent start. I am very fortunate to live where I live in that even though I have close neighbors the sound of acoustic drums doesn't really carry, also my neighbor across the street is a drummer and has lived here for almost twenty years. Any time in the past before I lived here if I ever had a "notification" of my or my band being too loud it was always in the form of police slamming on the door or the neighbor themselves slamming on the door while screaming curse words and usually actively calling the police.
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Like I've said on a previous post I am not going to use the mutes I am going to hopefully find out who landed them and kindly give them back with the note the package has not been opened.
Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX
Local Boob
so I live in a single family, attached, multi story dwelling....a townhouse. I am surrounded on either side by other people. We have a total of 32 of these units in our little circle.
When we first moved in, I typed up a note, with my name and email on it, staing that I, and my step son, would be practicing drums sometimes on Saturdays between the hours of noon and 6pm. In the note, I told people to let me know if they worked night shifts (as my wife does), or idf they had babies with sleep schedules etc, and to let me know about it.
Not only did I get positive responses from people thanking me about my concern and honesty, but I also met another drummer, a bass player, and a retired band director living in the same complex, and also made 2 connections for private lessons. And, I got to just meet everyone in our complex as well.
to this day, I have never had an issue with playing my drums in those hours, and I never play outside of those hours on my loud drums.
in your case, it is obviously too late to do this, but it is just an example of a way to handle it if you ever move, or need to change something.
and while I sgree that anonymously dropping of the mutes was sort of passive, I still think that the gesture was more honest than calling the cops anonymously.
When we first moved in, I typed up a note, with my name and email on it, staing that I, and my step son, would be practicing drums sometimes on Saturdays between the hours of noon and 6pm. In the note, I told people to let me know if they worked night shifts (as my wife does), or idf they had babies with sleep schedules etc, and to let me know about it.
Not only did I get positive responses from people thanking me about my concern and honesty, but I also met another drummer, a bass player, and a retired band director living in the same complex, and also made 2 connections for private lessons. And, I got to just meet everyone in our complex as well.
to this day, I have never had an issue with playing my drums in those hours, and I never play outside of those hours on my loud drums.
in your case, it is obviously too late to do this, but it is just an example of a way to handle it if you ever move, or need to change something.
and while I sgree that anonymously dropping of the mutes was sort of passive, I still think that the gesture was more honest than calling the cops anonymously.
Drummingdog
Active Member
I have a studio in a fairly nice neighborhood. I could not afford to “sound proof” it but have done a lot to dampen the sound. I practice during the day and never past 8 p m. When i had complaints with my old studio, 2 in 30 yrs, i found out who it was and would approach them in a “how can we make this work for both of us?” Manner. Worked each time w/o much effort. Possibly consider evans or some other companies quiet heads and some cymbals. This is a challange that doesnt always have an easy solution. My experience has been successful (so far) with diplomacy. I hope you find a solution, good luck
2 hit wonder
Junior Member
I learned to play on an acoustic set in a house with single pane windows on a culdesac. All the houses within eye shot heard us and learned to tell who was drumming by the sounds/patterns. The comments were of annoyance, but laced with humor.
Later I lived in a duplex with no firewall separation and bought some Soundoff mutes. It still annoyed the neighbors, though they didn't really complain.
Leaf blowers are way worse.
Later I lived in a duplex with no firewall separation and bought some Soundoff mutes. It still annoyed the neighbors, though they didn't really complain.
Leaf blowers are way worse.
Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX
Local Boob
isn't that what the wind is for?
the single most stupid invention of our time. What a waste of resources and energy....total first world selfishness....
Drummingdog
Active Member
I had a cop waiting outside my door many yrs ago for a noise complaint. I asked him if he could hear me while he was waiting, he said barely. I found out it was a person next door with PTSD and could feel the bass drum. Apparently low frequencies were a problem. We had a discussion and his therapist decided that i was actually theraputic for him! Problem solved
That is a happy outcome.
Drummingdog
Active Member
A lot of times i practice when landscrape crews are blowing nearby (blow n gos). I use their sound to hide me!
Spreggy
Silver Member
Well, drums do cut through neighborhoods, much more so than most instruments. Setting up in the basement will kill a lot of the noise, but full volume drums will still be loud if you leave a cellar window open, lol.
There are about a hundred things you can do to be a considerate neighbor if you try a little. Others will see your drums the same way some people see a neighborhood dog with a barking problem. A few adjustments and you should be fine.
There are about a hundred things you can do to be a considerate neighbor if you try a little. Others will see your drums the same way some people see a neighborhood dog with a barking problem. A few adjustments and you should be fine.
Drummingdog
Active Member
These may help. Producers choice vocal booth pads, 1” cotten, 8’-8’ i beleive. Help quite a bit for me
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Thanks for your suggestion I have drapes that look similar to that on the windows those are not cheap here in Australia im not willing to spend any cash i will see what I have lying around to help soak up same sound travel.
Drummingdog
Active Member
You guys are going into summer. Hopefully you have an uneventful fire season. Im in arizona, somewhat similar weather, and fire.
Sell the mutes and buy more sticks.
I understand why people don't approach directly...the news is littered with the results...but how far do we allow our legally defined rights to be subsumed by fear? my local ordinance defines the time and decibel range allowed.
Know your rights, discuss it with a lawyer if needed then mitigate with sound control techniques to try and be a good neighbor. Report threats to your local police and your lawyer.
I understand why people don't approach directly...the news is littered with the results...but how far do we allow our legally defined rights to be subsumed by fear? my local ordinance defines the time and decibel range allowed.
Know your rights, discuss it with a lawyer if needed then mitigate with sound control techniques to try and be a good neighbor. Report threats to your local police and your lawyer.
Thankyou for your input i have looked into the incordace of the noice law here and I'm in my wrights to play at those hours and the police have also been informed.