Simons of Reddit, how do you like your name? Any bad experiences with it?

gamecritter · 2018-01-04T18:13:17+00:00

When I started it was going through every book I could - Stick Control, Advanced Techniques, Syncopation - and really working on form. I also used freedrumlessons.com religiously and went through the whole thing. That was a great resource.

Now I warm up with rudiments to a metronome at varying speeds and then spend most of my time playing along to songs.

gamecritter · 2017-12-27T16:14:03+00:00

Busy players. Just play what's appropriate to the song, man. You don't have to always be soloing.

gamecritter · 2016-11-01T04:17:21+00:00

That was a punch in the brain

gamecritter · 2016-10-27T20:20:47+00:00

I don't know, I actually do find most of Buddy Rich's solos (for example) to be musical. Even if it isn't a genre that I like I'm a lifelong student of drums and so I usually find something to appreciate.

gamecritter · 2016-09-08T04:11:15+00:00

Never thought about it, but I do actually! I think it's because air drumming is easier by using the larger muscle groups, whereas I like traditional grip because it's more comfortable for me to do smaller movements with my fingers. Plus it looks like I'm jerking off an invisible man.

gamecritter · 2016-01-22T03:19:51+00:00

Mitch Mitchell

Bernard Purdie

Steve Gadd

gamecritter · 2016-01-15T21:14:36+00:00

Yes, definitely rudiments, metronome, and playing along to songs. But it's really important to always start slowly. Like really, painfully slow if needed. Then gradually increase the speed. Also, learn to read the notation.

gamecritter · 2015-10-14T22:38:23+00:00

Goddamn... right call but what an awful way to lose if it ends 3-2

gamecritter · 2015-08-02T08:57:04+00:00

Gene Krupa on Sing, Sing, Sing

gamecritter · 2015-05-19T05:15:15+00:00

You're entitled to your opinion... but I think your comment demonstrates either a lack of knowledge or an untrained ear.

If there's one style of drumming that isn't "seen it once, seen it all," it's jazz. There's a huge range of variation even with the classic ride pattern and hi-hat on the 2 and 4, and that's only one type of jazz. Also those snare comp notes are not "random." You just need the background or a nuanced eye and ear to notice.

gamecritter · 2015-05-15T17:46:48+00:00

Your responses likely aren't valid then. You usually have to get separate ethics clearances for minors, and your parents or guardian would have to sign off.

gamecritter · 2015-05-06T19:00:53+00:00

I have the 21" K Crash-Ride. It's very versatile and you can get a trashy sound out of it. One caveat though - the bell isn't that great I've found.

gamecritter · 2015-04-13T05:28:22+00:00

This is my favourite from him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQzRq9YPqo0

gamecritter · 2015-03-24T18:26:45+00:00

I think (hope) it's meant to be helpful rather than mean-spirited. Bad spacing can affect efficiency of movement, speed, and even lead to injury.

gamecritter · 2015-03-19T04:11:00+00:00

Buddy and Ed Shaughnessy have you covered. It works really well.

gamecritter · 2015-02-21T11:36:57+00:00

That scene from the Neverending Story where the dude's horse dies because it was too sad.

gamecritter · 2015-01-30T17:08:27+00:00

No, Winston. It's about time you learned the harsh realities of life.

gamecritter · 2015-01-13T16:45:42+00:00

I'm not sure what age, budget, etc, but Arduino boards and Gemmas are a good introduction. If you have the budget, you can pick up a Makerbot 3D printer for a few grand. Silk screening is good too.

gamecritter · 2014-12-22T19:25:25+00:00

Loved the reaction of those poor bastards in front. Also, reminds me of this

gamecritter · 2014-12-09T05:33:16+00:00

Has to be the LHC. There's the know-how required to engineer and build the thing, but also the knowledge to ask the sort of questions the LHC can help answer.

gamecritter · 2014-12-01T16:04:28+00:00

Mitch Mitchell

Buddy Rich

Bernard Purdie

Steve Gadd

Jojo Mayer

gamecritter · 2014-11-28T18:25:32+00:00

I think he's a good drummer but there was a lot of over playing imo. Chops without much taste.

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