I do simple quick stick twirls people love. Super simple but lots of fun. I twirl on my way to crash a lot.
As far as toms and cross sticking when I'm doing simple 8th not build ups I will cross sticks back and forth
I do simple quick stick twirls people love. Super simple but lots of fun. I twirl on my way to crash a lot.
As far as toms and cross sticking when I'm doing simple 8th not build ups I will cross sticks back and forth
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I love to observe a drummer (or any musician) that is prepared, intensely focused and producing effective, professional delivery.
All that eye-candy stuff is OK but not a priority.
Any musician that gets these objectives in inverse order looks like a wannabee.
What I mean is..............it is fine to talk the talk if you can walk the walk.
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Just play. Seen so many drummers working on the flash while their drumming is lacking. If you can do both well, more power to ya'.
I make sure my first priority is to play and play my best.
I fully agree playing should be top priority. Which it is.
Twirling to a crash is simple enough to just add flare and fun.
I've done it so many times it's just second nature now.
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Last edited by marko138; 08-27-2015 at 11:37 AM.
Me too.
It's fun for show, but only in the hands of someone who really knows what they're doing. Sometimes it's called for, but most of the time it won't be. Like if you're going to the studio to record, when time is money - who's going to be doing all that cute marching band stuff then? That could cost you the job, and possibly your spot in the band as their drummer. It's something to add only after you can play your songs reliably well, each and every time. Because that's what gets you hired, and to remain that way.
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I think you will find that as you develop more and more skill that it feels good in your limbs and body as you execute stuff. Like others said it's not about flash but if the mechanics are right and your playing with good technique&timing then of course it's gonna look hip as well.
But this sort of thing doesn't happen just in drumming and you know I'm primarily a lead guitarist and I can feel it in my hands a little bit just running scales.
But no when you got the mojo going it shows like in Surfing or figure skating to a wide receiver making a one hand grab or someone like Bruce Lee doing his kung fu thing it has a feel and a flow to it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is it's about synchronization of your limbs and your body. If the timing is right and everything is flowing then it just has a certain feel and of course it's gonna look natural and fluid.
I've been playing blues for forever. and yet only a few times have I feel into a groove while doing an improvised solo live that it just felt awesome. and I was kind of like behind the beat totally grooving. It just felt good. sorry don't mean to ramble but you folks know what I'm talking about. But here just to get my point across. Yup forget all that flashy stuff and zero in on the groove!
Last edited by wired; 08-27-2015 at 06:04 AM.
You're right. It's not always about being busy. It's real easy for any instrument to start playing too much and before you know it you're stepping on everybody but then again it's according to what the song needs. People say it's not what you play but what you don't play. The restraint is important.
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I have an extensive vinyl collection lot's of hair metal/jazz/country records yet today I was drumming to a Dobbie Gray record because the music is just so soulful. Just some beautiful songs on that record. Makes me feel good and puts a smile on my face.
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