Re: Throne to snare distance
I have a 2 up 2 down kit, and I'm very short (5'6"). I have my throne about 6" from the snare, and I have to really squeeze in when I first sit down; there isn't really enough of a gap between the snare and the front of the throne for my leg to clear the snare if I try to sit on the throne seat (legs away from the snare) and swivel back into position.
Regarding tom positions, I found that it was difficult to reach both of my toms (a 14" and 16") with the 16" in tight to my right side, and not too long ago, I decided to try moving the 16" outboard, more like 30 degrees out from the 14", instead of the almost 90 degrees that it used to be. I had been thinking that keeping the 16" as physically close to me as possible was the 'right' thing to do, because I'd seen it done that way by so many others, but keeping it further away makes it much easier to play. I guess I learned that a kit setup is REALLY an individual issue, and you really shouldn't try to copy anyone else. It's just what works for you!
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
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