DRUMMERS UNITE III

[Amelia Bedelia]

Have you ever tried to learn how to play drums?

Yes... but I hit them at the wrong time and my little brother was better than me soooooooo he continued with the lessons and my parents cycled me through a bunch of other instruments and lessons 
I should try playing them again, see if I'm any better with my coordination and keeping a beat now 

Is there anythign that you like about drums?

Oh no, not at all, nope, nothing, nada...  why am I even in this thread?   
uh i lik dat u can hit dem wit sticks and dey make loud thumpa boompa crash noise 

[Classicrambler]

They had both my brother's set and his teacher's set out there so there were several drum duets - very loud but very fun to listen to  lol

I always thought those were called duels, not duets. 

[Amelia Bedelia]

Duet
Music
A composition for two voices or two instruments.
A group of two singers or two instrumentalists.
duet : noun
two items of the same kind 
two performers or singers who perform together 

Duel
A prearranged, formal combat between two persons, usually fought to settle a point of honor.
A struggle for domination between two contending persons, groups, or ideas.
duel
a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, esp. to settle a private quarrel. 
any contest between two persons or parties.

hmmm they were playing together, had pre-arranged parts to compliment each other's playing and they were not competing........ you tell me

[SippinTea]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izEnp7mMTts
its kinda long but the best part is the middle to end... you'll have to watch to see why       

  Okay, now there is a good reason why I can't play drums. I'm not that talented!

uh i lik dat u can hit dem wit sticks and dey make loud thumpa boompa crash noise 

[Amelia Bedelia]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izEnp7mMTts
its kinda long but the best part is the middle to end... you'll have to watch to see why       

  Okay, now there is a good reason why I can't play drums. I'm not that talented!

I know right?     I lost count of how many times the little show off twirled his sticks or did something showy... I can barely stand there without feeling like I'm about to faint and my throat is always so dry I feel like I'm croaking... and he's over there cool as a cucumber showing off and and showing off well!!! anytime I try to show off I mess up  LOL   I don't have that "kodak courage"

I'm proud of him though... you can see why they thought he should get the drum lessons... whoda thunk that 6yr old boy that could barely clap would turn out so well 11 years later LOL

[alohilani]

I've never really tried to play a drumset, other than sitting down with a drummer and going 'ok, so what's THIS one called?' and beating on the drums a bit. But still - I think they add SO much to a song - most importantly, a beat to go by. Singers and musicians get so used to relying on the drums that they have a hard time singing without them. *grin*

[Classicrambler]

I have a drumset and brushes (some sticks too)...would like to be able to 'swish' along with the best of 'em, but that is unlikely to ever happen. The one thing I've learned to do is cross stick on the snare, while doing 8ths with a shaker in the other hand. If I can just add in the bass part with my foot, then I'll be able to bossa nova just a little.
But it does sound ok with just the snare and shaker.

[titushome]

I've played drums a few times here and there - enough to know that I could probably be a decent drummer if I put in the time practicing.

But I don't want to all that much.  I like singing and making melodies. 

[LarryTheCucumber]

the secret is out.

the success of rock music is due entirely to the oft-forgetten cowbell.

....and I quote...

Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys. The foundation of rock music. Occasionally strings are used to give a lush, orchestral feel. But we all know when a song needs that extra oomph, that extra push over the top, there's only one thing that will satisfy: The Cowbell.

It's the cymbal's evil third cousin. It's the dark ring that pounds in the back of your brain and lets you know, it's time to rock. The cowbell is an instrument that can't be overused. It should never be underused. Many great rock and roll songs are perfect because the cowbell is used just right.

found HERE

[Amelia Bedelia]

 

It's the cymbal's evil third cousin. It's the dark ring that pounds in the back of your brain and lets you know, it's time to rock. The cowbell is an instrument that can't be overused. It should never be underused.

sometimes it can also let you know its time for dinner.....

Many great rock and roll songs are perfect because the cowbell is used just right.

along with a good healthy diet and plenty of exercise... listening to a cowbell can help you lose weight!

[alohilani]

It's REALLY common to find cowbells attached to drum sets around here. Is that not a common thing elsewhere?

[newkris]

clearly, we need more cowbell.

[TRAV]

It's REALLY common to find cowbells attached to drum sets around here. Is that not a common thing elsewhere?

I think it has to do with the COWS in the area....huh, Tex?

[alohilani]

Well, I don't know.. Cattle generally aren't accepted inside the church house... Really, I hadn't thought about the 'why' of it! lol

[Classicrambler]

Because Jesus drove them out, and turned over the cash registers.

[TRAV]

Because Jesus drove them out, and turned over the cash registers.

Doood, I didn't know he drove out the COWS! That is sooooooooo awesome! It mooooooves me! 

[alohilani]

Y'all are crazy! So I'm guessing it ISN'T common everywhere to have a cowbell mounted on one's drumset?

[newkris]

you guys are SO psychotic!  oh my word . . .    you make my head spin

[TRAV]

Y'all are crazy! So I'm guessing it ISN'T common everywhere to have a cowbell mounted on one's drumset?

Usually, if there's a cowbell mounted ot the drumset you are one of three things:
1. influenced by an 80's rock drummer
2. a latin player
3. a young guy who thinks more is ...more

[newkris]

do you have a cowbell mounted on your set, trav?  at church?  at home?

[TRAV]

no.

[newkris]

hhmmm.  really?  i'm surprised. i thought you might just for fun. 

i don't remember if J had one at elim .  . he doesn't on his set at home and i'm sure it's not allowed at his church.  the drummer at the church here is pretty mellow - and older.  i'd be surprised if he had any cowbell influence in his music.  very surprised.

personally, i think any sound can add to the mix if played right.

[LarryTheCucumber]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iVDoyV7kIHM

just re-discovered this one 

[InChristGirl]

I think Audio A's drummer had a cowbell. Not sure

[alohilani]

2. a latin player
3. a young guy who thinks more is ...more

These are the kickers, I think. Most of the drummers in the area ranching communities were in diapers when 80s rock was at it's peak.