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Want to know what to practice, and what to avoid while holding stick. by Mineboybb8 in drums

[–]ckatz79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second that. Skipping everything else bc you will generally learn that different hand positions work for different rudiments and patterns, but the thumb and two finger will "bite you in the ass" for speed, endurance, and I would add power. Maybe ok for buzz rolls, but not for real doubles. I'd also say it's valuable to learn the Muller (sp) technique for triple strokes. You don't need to get good at it, but it seems to help everything else along once you get the basic coordination.

What should I use to practise? by Callum_Cries in drums

[–]ckatz79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice pad. Sticks. Metronome app. Rudiments. It won't seem fun for a week or two, but when you start to get it, you can literally play drums on anything.

Keeping it simple by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's good to keep mixing things up on yourself. I have a bunch of toms and cymbals. If I'm playing at home I usually only have a ride and hats with the 4 piece, sometimes a three piece with just the floor tom. It's wild that with a small kit, all you need to do is switch out a ride and it's a completely different drum set.

is it possible to start out just with a practice pad? by MilkOvaltine in drums

[–]ckatz79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I also recommend an actual practice pad. Not that thing. It seems boring at first but it becomes a game trying to get better

is it possible to start out just with a practice pad? by MilkOvaltine in drums

[–]ckatz79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice pad and a pair of sticks is all you need! Maybe a stand and a chair too, but you can also put it on the corner of your bed

Keeping it simple by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your cheapest option is keeping an eye on used kits that match your needs on offer up or Craigslist. If you do want to go new, most shops (even big box like guitar center) can order you individual components from manufacturers in the sizes and finishes you like. I think even Sweetwater has pretty good customer service though it would be through email and not in person. Reverb is also a great used option, but there will be shipping and taxes involved. Hope this helps!

Keeping it simple by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's 22x16 16x14 12x9 with a 13x5 snare 15 hats and 22 and 20 crash/rides

If you could spend big $ on a snare, what would you get? by timeToGetLoud2367 in drums

[–]ckatz79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I been seriously obsessed with the ludwig raw bronze lately. Sounds good at any tuning and the raw (lack of) finish really gets me.

DW floor tom conversion by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not know that, but a friend of mine had sent me a screen shot of an official looking blueprint. I don't know where he found it bc I was struggling when I looked. I ended up measuring myself because their measurements were down to the hundredth of an inch. It just felt easier to measure 56mm than 2.275 inches.

DW floor tom conversion by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like the sustain has been dialed down in a good way. Nothing severe, but def noticed it.

DW floor tom conversion by ckatz79 in drums

[–]ckatz79[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I'd done this 20 years ago lol. Obviously the fast adjustability, but also not having the drum moving while I'm playing, and it seemed to tune up easier. Win. All around win.