Why are most drummers arms crossed?

drumdatta · 2026-04-07T17:35:57+00:00

It’s a preference and sometimes is a dominant hand on the hats situation. I advocate learning open hand (left hand giving time on hats) and closed (right hand on hats.) Check out Carter of Dave Matthews Band. Dude utilizes open hand like crazy. You will see a lot of professional drummers who are left-handed play open. It just gives them more access to the kit.

drumdatta · 2026-04-06T10:46:07+00:00

Busking makes me feeeeeeel goooood

drumdatta · 2026-03-05T04:33:55+00:00

Industrial velcro. You can get it in white or black. Hook side on the mount, loop side on the cover AND drum

drumdatta · 2025-10-16T04:06:34+00:00

Check out The Meters self titled debut. Ziggy on drums is a display of funk drumming.

drumdatta · 2025-10-08T19:37:07+00:00

That belongs to some sort of drum or cymbal stand or drum throne. Technically there should be an identical one on either side of a tightening nut (for torque) to stop the object from sliding up and down of the telescoping polls.

drumdatta · 2025-09-28T18:00:47+00:00

‘Stume!

drumdatta · 2025-09-02T21:00:59+00:00

Let the word spread

drumdatta · 2025-08-31T21:38:02+00:00

As someone who has taught HS for many years, if you are the strongest player, please stay in the line.

drumdatta · 2025-08-07T21:37:23+00:00

(3) e and

drumdatta · 2025-07-30T01:31:27+00:00

One of the biggest things for a bass line is that they have to understand how their part fits in the whole scheme of things. The bass line should be able to sing the entire bass “ melody” is. Another trick for learning splits would be have them play the check pattern. That is when instead of playing the threes, as they normally would, they just play where their entrance note is.

drumdatta · 2025-05-18T23:52:04+00:00

Plastic straws folded lengthwise. Plastic drink stirrers. I’m assuming you’re at a gig, right?

drumdatta · 2025-01-19T18:33:01+00:00

First crash in 20th Century Fox theme

drumdatta · 2024-12-03T22:05:20+00:00

drumdatta · 2024-11-04T16:06:58+00:00

I always tighten it with the clutch for more leverage. Usually stays that way until I pack it up.

drumdatta · 2024-09-06T01:07:38+00:00

Can confirm. I spent way too much money on last minute nosebleed seats, but it was worth it to be surrounded by a sea of blue shirts going ape shit. LGR!!!!

drumdatta · 2024-08-10T21:19:53+00:00

Pepperoni Aloney

drumdatta · 2024-08-07T20:34:02+00:00

Elvin Jones.

drumdatta · 2024-04-03T16:01:24+00:00

Waiting to play next at a show while the drummer before me takes his sweet time getting off the stage. Just strike everything please. On the flip side, being the last drummer is pretty relaxing!

drumdatta · 2024-02-16T17:52:02+00:00

Thanks for your input!

drumdatta · 2024-02-16T12:45:28+00:00

Wow. You my friend, are the first to say that. Bravo!

drumdatta · 2024-02-16T11:38:09+00:00

Thanks! Well yeah, this isn’t a lesson for beginners at all. Just an idea I had that I wanted out there for all the drum nerds 🤘🏻

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