I've got this stupendous set of DW Cherry toms and bass drum, and I'd like to play a song to take total advantage of both those big 16 and 18" floor toms combined with the deep tones of the cherry wood. Anybody got any thoughts on some good classic hard rock songs, not too hard to play, that I can use to make my new set really scream like it was made to?
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
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Yeah, AC/DC was the first thing that came to mind. Also, 'For Whom the Bells Toll' by Metallica seems like a good choice. Really, you can play any song with big floors.
If you're practicing by yourself, don't get caught up too much in emulating every note from a song. Stretch it out further however you want, it will make the core of the song easier to play. If you're playing with a band it can be annoying for others but go nuts in the comfort of your own home.
V Halen Everybody Wants Some, Roger Taylor uses them for We Will Rock You, actually only one but you could use both
RDM/Damage Poets
UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
REGAL TiP
AQUARIAN
Witchy woman by the eagles, great tom beat that you can move around the floors.
Also any song with the Bo diddley beat works great as well, such as Desire by U2, I want Candy Bow wow, Not fade away by Buddy Holly, Who do you love by George Thorogood etc. or just Play the Bo Diddley Beat itself which is alot of fun once you nail it.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
Not a rock song...but Sing Sing Sing by the Benny Goodman band is a classic for floor tom work. (originally featuring Gene Krupa)
all the best...
Who do you love - George Thorogood
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
When the levee breaks, Led Zepplin......
Jim
Premier XPK Drums
10, 12, 13, 14, 16 Suspended toms
22 bass drum
5 x 14 snare
Premier Hardware
Offset Double Pedal
Sabian, Meniel cymbals
Tama Metalworks 6.5 x 14" Black Nickel snare
Ahead Drum Cases
Try a little Sammy Haggar
Eddie Money "Shakin'..."
Mountain Song..... Jane's Addiction
Jim
Premier XPK Drums
10, 12, 13, 14, 16 Suspended toms
22 bass drum
5 x 14 snare
Premier Hardware
Offset Double Pedal
Sabian, Meniel cymbals
Tama Metalworks 6.5 x 14" Black Nickel snare
Ahead Drum Cases
Double Vision.................cool song for drums.
Gretsch USA & Zildjian(What Else Would I Ever Need ?)
Thank you, guys!!! I'll check out all these tunes on my drum set this weekend. I truly appreciate the suggestions!!!!
Now, just a tiny bit less than an absolute drum newbie
DW Collectors Cherry kit, Ludwig Black Beauty Snare, DW SuperSolid Oak/Cherry Snare, DW Sabian Vault Edge Snare
Not really rock but how about "George of the Jungle?"
Signature here
Desire by U2. You can ride as many toms as you want the entire song..
Come together, the Beatles
Pump it up, Elvis Costello
Doesn't get much easier than this:
Cream's "Sunshine Of Your Love" is a classic power FT ride.
Make sure you play the snare on one and three.... not two and four like Gadd did. The only thing Steve ever played that I can't stand!
BTO Let it Ride
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