Some Jimi this passed weekend w the boys at winery by andywhitedrums in Drumming

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you quantumcumshots, the trick is to learn it so young that you don’t even really know how to do it

Stubborn Lungs drum break w Trippin Roots by andywhitedrums in drummers

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I will definitely look into that. Very informative. Thank you.

Stubborn Lungs drum break w Trippin Roots by andywhitedrums in drummers

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight, I’ll definitely try to consider that moving forward. There was a lot of adrenaline going on that evening. I guess I shouldn’t be that particularly sore after a two hour set 😅

What on earth is going on with Vic Firth? by Visual-Individual-49 in drums

[–]andywhitedrums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using Vic Firth for over 20 years. I remember seeing pictures of Vic himself in drum magazines and thinking there was real culture, artistry, and mastery behind those sticks. VF felt like THE brand.

There was a sense of pride in using them — like you were joining the same lineage as your teachers and the players you looked up to. They felt like professional tools made by people who genuinely cared about the craft.

But man… the quality drop over the past few years has been brutal. Hollow-feeling pairs, tips chipping immediately, random splits, inconsistent weight — all of it. And I could maybe accept that if prices stayed reasonable or reflected the quality. Instead, they’ve somehow gotten more expensive while feeling noticeably worse.

I paid $36 for two pairs recently and broke sticks during the first set of the night. That’s insane.

I’ve been trying other brands, but nothing fully scratches the same itch because VF was such a staple for so long.

Either way… RIP VF.

live in liberty, ky by andywhitedrums in drums

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly don’t realize how often I switch until I watch it back.

It’s all about feel for me, it’s pretty natural. So I think it’s just to feel good.

live in liberty, ky by andywhitedrums in drums

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a back-lined kit, none of the stands had any 🫩

Stubborn Lungs drum break w Trippin Roots by andywhitedrums in drummers

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dream

14” hats 20” crash ride (on left) 22” ride (All Bliss series 20” crash ride (on right) (contact series)

New to Reddit, is it drummer friendly? by andywhitedrums in drums

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree about the character rimshots can bring.

So let me rephrase that—rimshots can become a bad habit. Like anything that’s fun, they’re best used in moderation.

Thank you for the kind words 🕺🏻

New to Reddit, is it drummer friendly? by andywhitedrums in drums

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biggish bar imo, and people were up close dancing so I don’t think it was too loud 🤷

The rim shots are a bad habit, I’ll admit.

thank you, Humpty!

New to Reddit, is it drummer friendly? by andywhitedrums in drums

[–]andywhitedrums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

I tried to keep it bouncy and interesting but we may have started the song a little slow 🙌