Members ScottIans Beard Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 I figured it would help my rhythm and writing. Anyone else drum on the side? Has it helped at all. Ive always wanted to drum, looks fun, sounds cool and i imagine its quite a work out. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Japetus Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Learning drums is great..because then you don't have to depend on a drummer when recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScottIans Beard Posted January 10, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by Japetus Learning drums is great..because then you don't have to depend on a drummer when recording. Always a plus. My drummer down the years has been pretty reliable to be fair to him!However, im worried about practicing. I dont have a kit, and live in an appartment where the walls are almost paper thin.Ill ask the teacher what he recommends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Major Third Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 My 9 year old son started drum lessons a couple months ago. His instructor said he has good instincts and thinks he'll make a good drummer. That's a plus for me because in about a year or so I can have him play anything I, er um.. he wants to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave_Mc_2 Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 i played piano first, then took drum lessons throughout high school/secondary school, and then started guitar at 18.Drumming really helped my rhythm sight reading. I recommend it. It also helps to let you know what way the drummer thinks if you're playing in a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ant Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Before I started with guitar I wanted to play drums, but my mom wouldn't let me. I settled with guitar. The main problem is that I've never had a place to play them and can't afford the $200 a month for a studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mofo3k Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 I bought a drum set when I was in high school because I was in the mood and I'm impulsive. It turns out that it was a great idea, but I'm a guitar player at heart. I don't really think it helped me become a better guitarist in any way but it did help me write cooler songs, because I was always thinking of cool drum parts. Also, it's fun to play and you can jump in on a lot of jam sessions if there's ever a need for a drummer. But a word of caution. I've developed a major habit of air drumming whenever I listen to music. I'll "drum" along to just about anything I hear especially in the car. I don't know if anyone does this or not, but I didn't used to. But it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangekick Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 I just recently bought a drumset after years of jamming on whatever drumset was in the practice space. There's just something really fun about beating the hell out of a drumset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KillDozer Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Eddie Van Halen started out on drums. That's probably one of the reasons his rhythm chops on guitar are so good (IMHO). One of these days when I get room I'm gonna buy an electric drum kit so I can jam the drums without disturbing the neighbors. I can play a few simple beats but I'd like to get better. Playing drums is gas and a good workout physically, too. I lived in a house with a drummer once and if I had a bad day I could get all my frustrations out on his kit. I miss those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Randy Van Sykes Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by ScottIans Beard I figured it would help my rhythm and writing. Anyone else drum on the side? Has it helped at all. Ive always wanted to drum, looks fun, sounds cool and i imagine its quite a work out. Wish me luck! The drummer that I play with regularly is on the boards here...goes by the name of Farmer GHe's been a drum teacher as well for a long time, if you need any advise/tips drop him a PM, he's a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sysera Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 I play. It's a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimAnsell Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 drum lessons eh?don't be shocked when you suddenly get good on drums, but at the same time your IQ drops, and you're sense of responsibility disapears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kannibul Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by ScottIans Beard I figured it would help my rhythm and writing. Anyone else drum on the side? Has it helped at all. Ive always wanted to drum, looks fun, sounds cool and i imagine its quite a work out. Wish me luck! I was a drummer first, then a guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by kannibul I was a drummer first, then a guitarist. Ditto. I've played drums for approx 17 yrs. My room of fun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sysera Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by JimAnsell drum lessons eh? don't be shocked when you suddenly get good on drums, but at the same time your IQ drops, and you're sense of responsibility disapears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blinz Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Started out as a drummer at age 4. Didn't start playing guitar until my senior year of high school, then picked up bass a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by HottKarl Ditto. I've played drums for approx 17 yrs. My room of fun: I'm hoping to add a drumset like that to my jam room very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by MattACaster I'm hoping to add a drumset like that to my jam room very soon. It's tough walking in there.....decisions, decisions. Drums. Guitar. Drums. Guitar. Hmmmmmmmm.The biggest problem is drums don't have a bedroom volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by HottKarl It's tough walking in there.....decisions, decisions. Drums. Guitar. Drums. Guitar. Hmmmmmmmm. The biggest problem is drums don't have a bedroom volume. lolNo such thing as a drum Hot Plate, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sysera Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by MattACaster lol No such thing as a drum Hot Plate, huh? This is why I bought 2 electronic kits and made them into 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matt_v Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 i also was a drummer first. the more you know about the different instruments in your band, the better you'll be to work with, and the more well-rounded your writing & playing will be. playing the drums gives you a very solid sense of rhythm, which is important since the guitar is a rhythm instrument (you STRIKE the strings to make noise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain_howdy Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Check my sig, just bought a kit, cant stop playing. Its really awesome learning new instruments, If I ever needed to audition for a band...I can do whatever they need. Plus its just fun to have all the gear so anyone in the world can just come over and jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bostekrisco Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by MattACaster lol No such thing as a drum Hot Plate, huh? Actually there kinda is. About 20 bucks at MF. They don't seem to last very long tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain_howdy Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by Bostekrisco Actually there kinda is. About 20 bucks at MF. They don't seem to last very long tho... Buy the HQ Soundoffs. Those work great, however, the pads that go on the cymbals will tear pretty quickly if your cymbal angle is funny and you keep hitting the edge of it. But yes those work great...just turn the snares off on your snare drum obviously and you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted January 10, 2006 Members Share Posted January 10, 2006 Picking up the guitar, I've really come to appreciate good pocket drummers a lot more. Nothing worse than a drummer who wants to show off....THE WHOLE TIME! Which, in turn, has helped my drumming....instead of constantly throwing fills in people's faces and basically trying to show off.....I spend more time doing my basic job, which is keep time. Throw in a tasty fill periodically (rather than every 8 bars) and I'm golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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