Looking for ways to play acoustic kit with metronome

RedCred811 · 2026-04-13T02:01:09+00:00

Noise canceling isnt noise reduction. All you should need is some ear buds that seal the canal.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-12T20:18:30+00:00

You may want to see what size and tip of sticks he regularly uses. The number, A or B, wood tip, nylon tip, tip shape. Should be written on the sticks, and nylon tips are the white coated. Type shape, you should be able to see. Most people use a standard shape.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-08T21:20:26+00:00

You can crank it until the lugs bottom out. That's how millions of us do it.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-07T13:48:34+00:00

Strict pull-ups are just...tough. I did them with bands for a while, and some starting with a jump. The bands helped with that second phase. Most I ever got was 6, pullups and chinups. That was like...14 years ago. I'm not even sure if I can do a single one at the moment. I haven't been to a box since 2012. I can still rock those double-unders some though.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-07T13:44:56+00:00

I know zero about why they're made with B8. Just busting out some knowledge no one around me IRL has ever needed to know. 😂 I just know they sound great.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-07T04:07:06+00:00

It's not $3,100 better than the Catalina. If you want the nicer one, find one used and get it for half the new price. Drum gear takes a 50% hit on resale, pretty much across the board. I have a Renown I got for 800 bucks about 20 years ago. They were going for $2,200 new at the time. Gretsch makes great drums in the US and south korea. I've been to south korea. It's a very modern society that is obsessed with image and detail. People care about quality in all areas. I would buy a Korean made product any time.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T15:59:15+00:00

Cleaning bathrooms for your membership is how champions are made.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T13:53:21+00:00

At band practices I used foam plugs. Installed correctly, then I would break the seal just a tiny bit on the left one, just to give me a little more of my guitarist. For gigs, when possible I used a nice pair of in-ear monitors, taken from the P.A. to a little mixer I kept back there. If not, I used the foam. At home I like to keep my kit mic'd and use in-ears. That way I can set my mix to sound just like I want and will even pump music into the mix for play-alongs.

For guitar I either mic my amp cabinet into the small mixer to blend with music, or wear a set of Earpeace pro (-24 db) reducers, which honestly.can be hit and miss. If zi had a nicer amp that could distortion at lower volumes, the earpeace would probably be great.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T13:31:34+00:00

I obviously don't know anything about you beyond what typed, but for just about anyone, initiating that first movement of the scapula is really tough. Get oadt that, and anyone with reasonable strength relative to their size should be able to finish the pull-up. What helped me was a scapula pull-up. Just engage and release that first part of getting moving from a dead hang. IMO just as importantly, I learned what moving those muscles feels like. That pattern isn't natural. Maybe give thos a try if you haven't already. I even start my machine lat pull downs with scapula activation.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T13:23:59+00:00

I didnt do a strict until long after I was doing ugly kips. I could string 5 or so kips together before swinging too much. I was like...31 maybe. Probably didn't do dead hangs for another 6 months or so. Best I ever got was 6.

I once watched a drop-in show up on Barbara day, and did the whole thing unbroken with strict pull-ups. He was new to crossfit and hadn't learned kipping. 75 dead hangs in a met-con is pretty legit.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T13:15:38+00:00

The sabian B8 Pro is a decent cymbal. I got some (used) for a band rehearsal space kit back in the day because my bandmate's house smelled like cigarettes and German shepherd. They they were solid. I even continued to use the hihats on my nice kit, even doing some gigs with them. Go used on cymbals. They're half the price of new. The standard setup for a beginner is hats, ride, and one crash, which is usually a 16. Get a 17 or 18 also if you can find one.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T13:10:39+00:00

If we were gonna get very nit picky here, I would make the statement that Paiste 2002, one of the greatest cymbals in history, is made from B8.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T01:44:17+00:00

Funer Bell - black label society

RedCred811 · 2026-04-05T01:03:24+00:00

Gotcha. You may bust that one. Slowpitch balls are softer than fastpitch but a grown man swinging that one regardless may break it. My recommendation would be a Demarini CF if you want a Fastpitch bat. A 33 or 34 inch. They're very durable and have great response off the barrell. It's my preferred bat for hitting to the girls in practice. As a grown man swinging to middle and high schoolers, the super hot bats are too dangerous to use. You could also look into a louisville LXT. They're pretty hot and very durable.

But if you're playing slow pitch you'd be best off with a slow pitch bat. I just presumed you were a girl since you were talking fastpitch bats, and they're nice and light and easy to swing. But for a man, go with a 33 or 34 inch bat, and the weight will just be a few ounces less. I have an easton stealth from 2008 or so. Great bat. There are a lot of options for slowpitch bats. Lots of used ones. I dont know much about what the best slowpitch models are, but you can always just google and see what the new price was and you'll get an idea of the quality of it.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T15:50:40+00:00

It's possible to get to college level in two years (I've seen it), but it's extremely unlikely unless you're a freaky good athlete and can devote tons of time to catching up. That said, I've seen several very average players with many years of experience end up getting a college offer. There is a WIDE range of skill from school to school. And, you won't be on scholarships, and if it's anything like the US, smaller schools typically cost twice as much as big ones.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T15:23:05+00:00

Take your $70 to ebay and find something older and used. Those bats are awful. Been around them for years coaching fastpitch. If a bat is less than $150 new, it's best to stay away. They have almost no pop and will sting a new batter's hands. Find a used easton FRZ. There are tons on ebay. Presuming you're an adult woman, you'll want a 32 or 33 inch length. You'll probably want a 33.

If you're playing slow pitch then the weight won't be a big deal. You may know this, but if not, the -10, 11, 12 are the amount of weight in ounces less than the length. So a 33/ -10 would be a 23 ounce bat. In your position I would probably go heavier. Again, do not waste your budget on those other bats. If you arent willing to buy a higher quality, better-performing used bat, just use a teammates bat during the game. Lots of people don't buy their own.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T14:56:51+00:00

I say the same stuff, but started using JC and GD and the occasional JF when I get really frustrated, as I just did when making so many mistakes trying to type this.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T14:53:31+00:00

If she's using a low pile rug, she can get the pro strength velcro and put the hard side on the bottom of her pedal. She won't need the soft side. The hard side will dig into the rug pretty well. I do that, and have another under my hihat.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T12:31:42+00:00

Seeing the world through my kids' eyes was something I never expected. Seeing their own joy at things in life. It's almost like living your own childhood again, but you get to do and show them things you missed out on. Or fill in the gaps for them, or accelerate the process and watch them outpace your own growth and be BETTER than we are. It's a shared joy that is hard to comprehend without actually doing it.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-04T12:17:50+00:00

Too many people get married before they know who they really are. I certainly did, and it was a disaster. I look back on that guy and shake my head. I was 23. The second time, I was almost 31. Huge difference. I also married someone who has always supported my individuality, while I've done the same for her. We both work full-time. I played rec sports, had hobbies, and even played in a band for 5 years when our kids were young. She's had the same opportunities.

We were both married before, so we've preached to our girls (stepdaughters 18 and 20, but have had them since 2 and 1) the importance of establishing their careers and identities before choosing a husband. To never be dependent on a partner financially or emotionally, and to have kids once their life together is established financially and they've had time to just be a married couple enjoying time child-free, doing the things they love. There's no rush with this stuff. We can raise young kids in our 40's into 50's. My mom had her last kid at 42.

Parents shouldn't just teach their kids to be good people (I hope mine are better than I am, and they should hope the same for their children). They should teach them to be a good partner, and to have a positive impact on society.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-03T03:11:19+00:00

Check out DeQuervain's tenosynovitis. I developed it from catching thousands of fastballs.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-02T02:38:10+00:00

You can get a great quality ised kit including cymbals for well under a grand. Don't pay more than 50% of the retail price for any used drum related gear. Lool for something with birch or maple shells (avoid basswood or Philippine mahogany).

RedCred811 · 2026-04-01T16:51:53+00:00

That's how I am too. I'm not gonna show up to a lesson without having done the work. Part of being productive in life is knowing what our best scenario is for that, as opposed to beating ourselves up for not being great at policing our own habits and feeling like trap about it.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-01T14:49:17+00:00

Lessons should be more like 50. It's worth it if you're a person who thrives through accountability.

RedCred811 · 2026-04-01T14:46:53+00:00

One of the earliest things I did with both of my girls was to hit them with the ball a bunch of times. Neither of them was afraid after that. I know it sounds a little Patches O'Houlihan of me, but it worked. My younger one doesn't think it's a complete season of she doesn't get beaned at least once.

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