To stand or not to stand

[keish]

Is it better to stand or sit while practicing rudiments?

[drummer]

Doesn't matter.

[FlyByNight]

I sit because it's how you would play normally.

[kay-gee]

Both. One day you may want to play in a marching band. Sitting is better if you play pedals with your rudiments.

all the best...

[8beat]

I mix it up too, sometimes I stand, mostly I sit.

[keish]

Haha mixing it up sounds like the best bet

[funkyruss]

Too much thinking going on here...just play the drums, pad, whatever.. one little thing isn't going to all of a sudden make you into some amazing drummer, practice will.

[keish]

Too much thinking going on here...just play the drums, pad, whatever.. one little thing isn't going to all of a sudden make you into some amazing drummer, practice will.

If I want to ask on the forum if its better to stand or not stand I will hence the forum Drummers Q&A please dont waste your or my time.

[Pearl MCX Man]

Sitting down mostly. Either way is fine.

[imperialstar15]

I like standing because it helps me focus a little bit more on what I'm doing

[slinglander]

It's harder to tap your feet if you stand...I suppose you could "march" in place(ha-ha! Just kidding). I think standing encourages more arm movement while sitting makes for a better simulation of playing at a kit, as stated before. You can even rig up a single pedal to hit a chair leg as you sit for keeping time with the rudiments.

[SpazApproved]

practice like you'll preform

[Cdeleone]

I squat. Or lay on my back

[Bish]

I tend to prefer one handed somersaults along with flamadiddles.

[keish]

lol im thinking to do hand stands with doubles

[slinglander]

lol im thinking to do hand stands with doubles

And don't forget to clap in time!

[PopsOldSkins]

I sit till my butt falls asleep, than stand till it wakes up, then sit again.

[longgun]

If I want to ask on the forum if its better to stand or not stand I will hence the forum Drummers Q&A please dont waste your or my time.

No reason to get upset.............pretty sure Russ was just trying to help out................don't overthink it..............

The only reason, IMO, playing standing up would be preferred, is if you are going to play in a marching band, or anywhere it requires you to stand/march..................otherwise it doesn't really matter.

[keish]

I like standing because it helps me focus a little bit more on what I'm doing

Yes i agree and also my arms feel more loose and relax

[keish]

No reason to get upset.............pretty sure Russ was just trying to help out................don't overthink it..............

The only reason, IMO, playing standing up would be preferred, is if you are going to play in a marching band, or anywhere it requires you to stand/march..................otherwise it doesn't really matter.

ok thanks buddy

[keish]

I sit till my butt falls asleep, than stand till it wakes up, then sit again.

I have had this experience before pins and needles lol

[keish]

It's harder to tap your feet if you stand...I suppose you could "march" in place(ha-ha! Just kidding). I think standing encourages more arm movement while sitting makes for a better simulation of playing at a kit, as stated before. You can even rig up a single pedal to hit a chair leg as you sit for keeping time with the rudiments.

Really good idea will try it once my pedal allows it lol

[bongobro]

Haha mixing it up sounds like the best bet

You bet! And, if like me, you play hand drums as well as set, you'll be more comfortable playin' either way!

[myk]

Gibraltar makes a stand for that

[Vhyle]

Honestly, I don't think it matters, but I say practice within your normal conditions. So when it comes time to perform, you're already in the zone.