playing and singing

[george007]

I cant do it!
In second word i have lost the rhythm!!!

[SteampunkMutiny]

Ironically, I thought to get into drumming because it's something I could do while singing. I'm a lead for a band when they use a female vocalist, but most of my solo performances are done at places like Renaissance faires, where I'll use drums to accompany my song and storytelling.

[PHROGGE]

I've Been A Lead Singer/harmonies Since I Was 6 Years Old...in A Band That Had A Performing Songlist Over 3000 Songs(paly Stump The Band And Hardly Never Lose)and Entertainer,,,i Praise"COUNTRYMAN" Mics Out Of Kansas City Mo For The Best Headset I've Ever Had....playin Kit,i Became Really Fond Of My Drum Machine(Rocksanbe Rollin) So I Could Turn Her On And Turn Myself Loose To Sit In The Crowd And Sing And Joke Around ....you See The Music In A Whole Different Perpective....!!!!!!

[GdrumsRH913]

I sing while I play the drums by myself but not for my band. But while we're on the subject of drummer's who sing too and my band...check out my band Phoenix Down...our drummer is the lead singer and pulls it off phenomonally

www.myspace.com/phoenixdownrocks
www.purevolume.com/phoenixdownunionnj

peace

[bldrums]

I am ok with singing, have done it for years. Now, two things:
When the song is good and my vocal lead is pretty good, no one EVER looks back to see whos singing , they just keep looking at the front row. ( fine, no problem ). But, I always felt that the lead vocals were more effective and better delivered from the front line.
Having said that, I always find that I have complete control over the song when I sing and play drums. The vocals, tempos and dynamics are right there and its so easy for the rest of the band to fall into the pocket,.


later yall!

[ThunderMaker]

Yes I sing and play a the same time...mostly harmonies for backing vox as I think drummers who sing lead have to be exception to pull that off. I have a good ear for harmonies and like to sing them, its fun.

[=^-..-^=]

I have sang lead and backup while drumming. I try to put lead duty on others who are much better singers!

Have tried headset mics, but much pefer the swing away boom stand over the shoulder approach someone described. The headset catches all your huffing and puffing between songs, if you are not careful, is not hands-free distance adjustable from your mouth, and gets uncomfortable after a while. They also are more fragile than regular mikes.

I also find it easier to stay on key when playing and singing with a guitar or mando than when singing with drums.

[ThunderMaker]

If you have good PA gear, a noise "gate" can eliminate incidental noise like "huffing & puffing" and drums bleeding through the vocal mic. I actually don't see how it can be done well without a gate. I play in a Rock cover band and we play many upbeat (150bpm plus) tempos an I never have an issue with huffing & puffing. I've tried all of the top tier vocal mics and have come to rely on the headworn as ts lightweight and attached to a "around the neck" headset witch provides great vocal monitoring and helps block out guitars that are above normal volume. The headset is connected to a headset amp with a volume adjustment so I can set the level I need. Also its very light weight to carry which is key when your hauling around lots of drum gear. Not having to carry around a mic stand is a definite plus. At the end of the day, its just personal preference and my preference is the headworn for the reasons I mention.

[=^-..-^=]

Agreed.

[show-off]

i just do it to do it

[show-off]

nice set

[drumrbychoice]

Well me personally... I couldn't sing my way out of real bad trouble. Not so much a concentration issue as I sing tenor, Yeah, ten or twelve miles down the road... Hahh.
I ran on this vid and thought ya might enjoy these guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x7FXp3FHcI

[Bish]

Nice job for 3 piece!

[drumrbychoice]

Nice job for 3 piece!

Bish-
Yes sir, I put this vid up for their drummer singin and playin. They've got a couple other vids, Bass player is purdy awesome...

[ZeroGravity]

Only do it for alittle bit of back up vocals or don't do it at all. Pick your drums or singin not both because one will sound bad.

[ScreaminSGs]

I've played bass and sang in bands for years. Some of it is good, some of it not so good. But I really enjoy it.

On some songs it helps me keep time on the drums.
Others songs there is no way!

[cadesonT14]

sometimes just when i get really into the song but not like backup or lead. I'm not much of a singer.

[DeathMetalDrummer]

it would be hard to play and sing

[justinmill14]

ive done, but it is hard to put a mic stand there, its more difficult to play, drummers would have to use the ones that u clip on to ur shirt or somethin, its easy to sing when playing a simple beat but not a fill or a hard beat or somethin

[JonDobberstein]

I do sing bgv's regularly with my guys, but there have been a few times when my lead guy lost his voice and I've covered an entire set. Initially it's pretty tough, but once you've got the lyrics and fills stuck in your head after playing the same songs for two years, it's really quite easy.

[Cant Get Enough]

When I first started playing none of my bandmates wanted or were to embarrassed to sing so I said oh well I'll sing and from the start my playing sucked and singing also. My friend said some people aren't meant to sing. I kept at it and he now says, "I'm pretty good and was wrong " I do have bad days though but usually when I sing there's improvment.

[pastor_bob]

I do sing bgv's regularly with my guys, but there have been a few times when my lead guy lost his voice and I've covered an entire set. Initially it's pretty tough, but once you've got the lyrics and fills stuck in your head after playing the same songs for two years, it's really quite easy.

Welcome to Drum Chat Jon!!!

[pastor_bob]

When I first started playing none of my bandmates wanted or were to embarrassed to sing so I said oh well I'll sing and from the start my playing sucked and singing also. My friend said some people aren't meant to sing. I kept at it and he now says, "I'm pretty good and was wrong " I do have bad days though but usually when I sing there's improvment.

As with most things CGE, practice means improvement!

[kay-gee]

Contrary to popular opinion, singing is something that can be learned. Sure there are "natural" singers as there are pianist drummers etc... but it can still be learned, practised, and improved upon. My suggestion is that yo have a musical instrument other than drums that you can ear train with. mimick the notes of a guitar or keyboard until you can mentally find them. Also sing along with Vocalists of different styles. This elps to push your range.

Some great singing rock drummers........guy from Rare Earth, Don Brewer of Grand Funk, Gil Moore of Triumph. Ringo Star

all the best...

[fiacovaz]

Singing while playing the drums?? Isn't that sort of like Marching and chewing gum at the same time? I do one thing only and that's play the drums.