Members kindbeats Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hey everyone. I've been asking a daily question for drummers on various sites for the last few months and figured I might as well start the thread here as well. Basically, every Monday - Friday, I ask a question and everyone posts their answers. For older questions and their answers, please check out the forums at www.kindbeatsdrums.com and please feel free to join and answer there as well!Today's Question: How often do you practice?Not as often as I should, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Varies during the time of year...hobbies/chores/family fun/ etc. Right now, not gigging, no band practice.......I try to set myself down 3-4 times a week for an hour and just play....no pressure, just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 I play everday about 30mins.I really practice about 3 hrs a week.When the band is going strong I'll play about 2hrs a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darleo Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 I usually get at least an hour every weekday, and at weekends maybe 3 a day. Not including 3 hour band practice 3 or 4 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Once or twice a month. I really don't have time, and it kinda depresses me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Originally Posted by kindbeats Hey everyone. I've been asking a daily question for drummers on various sites for the last few months and figured I might as well start the thread here as well. Basically, every Monday - Friday, I ask a question and everyone posts their answers. For older questions, please check out the forums at www.kindbeatsdrums.com and please feel free to join and answer there as well!Today's Question: How often do you practice?Not as often as I should, that's for sure! By myself - maybe...MAYBE....once a month - probably closer to 1 time every 2 months, where I'll work on material behind a kit at home w/ headphones.With the band - usually twice a week + shows (I count that as paid practice)Sunday from 2:00PM to 6:00PMWednesdays from 6:00PM to 8:00PMEnd times vary a bit, but we go at least that long. Sunday we go through each of our sets to make sure they stay sharp, then work new material. Wednesday, we polish a few in the set lists and re-work the new material and integrate it into our set list.Rinse, repeat, and throw a few shows in there for good measure.So far, we've managed to have a practice the night before a show, run through a couple of songs, let the singer do whatever to not strain his voice, then we pack up our gear for the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have 2-4 hour long band practices 4 nights a week. About once a week I'll spend about an hour behind my kit {censored}ing with {censored}, but I don't really have anything specific I practice. I just play and try to find things that are difficult to do. Then I play them over and over till they're not difficult anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 the band rehearses once or twice a week for 2-3 hours. other than that, i don't really practice. i'll break out the pad every so often and do some rudiments, but that's about it. which is prolly why my chops suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WillyRay Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 I scheduled my lessons with a 90 minutes in between this semester, so I get a few hours a week these days. Currently working on the Malawe/Weiner Afro-cuban book. /w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Daily. Hourly sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kindbeats Posted March 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Holy crap, that's a lot of thread participation so far! I think we're going to be learning some cool things from each other in this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SYMBOLIC Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Practice twice a week for about 3 hours, and then I do another 6 on my own to work on things and develop ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bitter Dawn Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Not much at all, comes and goes in bursts. Some times it's a little bit every day to, once or twice a week to, a few times a month. Mostly it's due to procrastination. I There's lots I need to work on but, I'd really like to bust my ass on picking up on faster and more fluid double bass, still sitting at so-so 16th notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Every night for an hour to 1 1/2...except Monday nights and Tuesday nights when I teach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skinthrasher Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 couple of hours per/week when i'm lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 It varies depending on how often I'm gigging. I play every Wednesday for 2-3 hours with a funk band, and gig 3-4 hours per weekend with my rock cover band. That's the lion's share of my playing, though random jam sessions on a Sunday/ Monday add in, too. I'd love to get my kit set-up in my actual practice place, though! I miss chopping out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kindbeats Posted March 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Today's Question: How big is your bass drum? My main kick is 20" but I also have a 15" auxiliary kick that I keep to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 One kit has a 22", the other has a 20". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 No new thread for today's question? I've got a 24" on my new gigging kit. 22" on my practice kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Originally Posted by kindbeats Today's Question: How big is your bass drum?My main kick is 20" but I also have a 15" auxiliary kick that I keep to the side. Band kit: 24x18Home Kit: 22x18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SYMBOLIC Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Both of kick drums on my kit are 22"s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 In actual use, old school 14 x 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kindbeats Posted March 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Originally Posted by Gremson No new thread for today's question?I've got a 24" on my new gigging kit.22" on my practice kit. No, the goal is to keep everything in one place so that people can find all of the questions and answers in the same thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 The questions will be lost in the thread though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Originally Posted by 1001gear The questions will be lost in the thread though. What are you saying? You think our attention spans are so short that.........hey, look at that shiny new cymbal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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