Rack Tom Placement
I'm having a little difficulty with my rack toms. Basically, I like playing quick fills between snare and toms at the minute. But I struggle to move my arms quick enough between rack and snare. Nothing to do with me overextending myself technically; it's just uncomfortable and really frustrating. I'm losing speed because of this, and my creativity is suffering too. What I want to know is how can I possibly make it easier to move my hands between drums; should I lower them, should I tilt them? Help! :S
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Re: Rack Tom Placement
I had a tom problem a while back. Mine was they were hard to get closer together. It sounds like you may try tilting them a little, and at the same time, lowering them. Try raising your snare a little. Also, check your throne height. If you sit real low, I am sure your snare is low, too. Can you post a couple pics so everyone can see what you see?
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YOUR LEGS SHOULD BE 90 DEGREE TO YOUR SNARE SAME WITH YOUR THRONE HIEGHT,AS THIS WILL BE BEST FOR YOUR LEGS KICK AND OVERALL POSITION, GIVE OR TAKE 1OR 2 INCHES. sIT STRAIGHT UP NOW POSITION YOUR TOMS TO MOST COMFORTABLE FOR YOU. bUT WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT
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Re: Rack Tom Placement
THATS WHAT i SAID EXACTLY LOLOriginally Posted by mkennedy
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what i did is i have my seat a lil higher than usual , along with everything else and i raised my snare and its beautifully close to my 10 inch tom. i know how hard it is to get everythig perfect. Just adding a splash and side snare to my kit took about 30 mins to get everything straight. but once you get everything perfect it feels orgasmic!
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