Members waw423 Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well I have a problem with my neighbor who lives downstairs. He can hear my drumming and complains alot. is there a way to somehow block the sound from going downward??? I have to move out or stop drumming. Also maybe build a wall surrounding it a bit so my other neighbors wont hear like those plastic shields at guitar center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 Have you tried using drum mutes? It may be an easier and cheaper solution than sound-proofing a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 styrofoam sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sound proofing really isn't economical, especially if you are worried about sound traveling through the floor. You would need to decouple your drums entirely from the structure of your building. It would seriously be cheaper to move. Electronic drums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aortizjr Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would invest in some practice pads and triggers for headphones or something. Drums and Bass are the hardest to stop. Basically you will have to build a room within your room, then spend some serious cash sound proofing it. If you own the place, might be worth it. If you are renting, well the new room is not really movable. I would consider moving, renting a rehearsal space, electronic drums, or practice pads. There is a drummer that lives a block or so away and I can still hear him/her practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 There is a drummer that lives a block or so away and I can still hear him/her practicing. Same here. I've wondered if by chance, his drumming and my guitar playing (which could possibly also be heard from a his house) ever synchs up, if even for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicdog400 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 I was at an apartment recently where the guy built a plexiglass cage around his drum set. I think it would be a fun project. You would probably need to build a floor for the cage that was decoupled from the floor with some kind of insulation.The commercial booths are around $2k I think. I live in a duplex, I am ground floor and only share one wall. My drummer comes over on Saturday afternoons, and so far no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kerzeck Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 How many drummers does it take to change a lightbulb? None, they have machines that do that now. It'd be cheaper to go buy the people in the area McDonald's, like the commercial. Way too expensive to do in a rented dwelling. You might want to look into renting a rehersal space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 I always feel like I am ruining someones day when this subject comes up. sorry. Buts its true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicdog400 Posted October 11, 2007 Members Share Posted October 11, 2007 It partially depends if you are a person that likes projects and building stuff. Since I am single, no kids, and don't shave my legs, I probably have a little more free time than the average person. My projects rarely end up being cheaper than buying the item, especially since each project is an excuse to buy a drill press, router or bandsaw, etc. But if you can spare the time and energy, I think making stuff is very therapeutic. It forces me to confront my pain, when I smash my hand with a hammer or try to cut my thumb off with an exacto knife (true story-and I had to play keyboard the next day at a gig...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waw423 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2007 I guess I must buy electric drums Thanks for helping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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