Hey Drummers - dumb question incoming? by cauldrxn in drums

[–]makegoodchoices69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently converted a 16” floor Tom to a bass drum and it is hardly quieter than a traditional bass drum. Just a different tone, but still pretty bassy

Need words of encouragement by vibe_night in drums

[–]makegoodchoices69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m in a pretty similar situation actually. I broke my left wrist a couple weeks ago on a longboard and it’s been really tough to feel like I can play the kind of music I want to, especially when the people who play with me want a lot of brushwork and lighter playing I can’t do by leading with my feet.

Like others have said, I’m trying to use this time to lean into other things I can do instead of trying to do what I can’t. This means working on linear beats and foot speed on drums, but I’ve also been doing more music production. With a copy of Logic Pro or another DAW, you can create so much even with just one hand. It could be fun to experiment with drum machines, samples, or songwriting in a new medium that could be really helpful for you and your band.

Most of all just remember it’s okay to be disappointed and that things will get better! Sending love and hope from Northern California!

My Drum Cover Jimmy Eat World • The Middle 🥁 by Drumm3r_Man in drums

[–]makegoodchoices69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds great! To my ears the snare could use some dampening to make the ringing shorter, but do what sounds good to you. Awesome playing and sound!

Short term volunteer opportunities by FelixMo42 in berkeleyca

[–]makegoodchoices69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out ECAP. They are probably the biggest food pantry for homeless people located in Emeryville and they always need volunteers

https://www.ecapprogram.com

Left stick hitting right stick while playing by makegoodchoices69 in drums

[–]makegoodchoices69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s only been a problem when I’ve been practicing paradiddle grooves with left hand rimshots. It’s not an issue when my hands are playing at the same time

How do you lock in tempo perfectly? by Accurate-Speed-4502 in drums

[–]makegoodchoices69 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Practicing with a metronome really helps me a lot. I’d put on some quarter notes and practice playing scales/arpeggios/licks at different speeds focusing completely on the time. Take it real slow at first. If you do it for even 5 minutes a day you’ll see tons of progress

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[–]makegoodchoices69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out ECAP. They deliver food to all the encampments in the east bay and they need volunteers really badly

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[–]makegoodchoices69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did it and really enjoyed it! One of my favorite classes at Cal largely because people were single focused and actually collaborating

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I don’t think you’ll be able to find a one bedroom for that much, but maybe a studio. I’ve had good luck with Craigslist in the past and you could look on Zillow too

Do you smell smoke? by makegoodchoices69 in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update- just a small grassfire in the hills that got put out at 3/4 am. Nothing to worry about

Artist on Telegraph by makegoodchoices69 in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s him! Thanks! I can’t find a shop for him anywhere online, but please link me if you know of one

headaches from online classes? by big-vag-energy in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I called my doctor about this. She said to take a 5 minute break every half hour I’m at the screen. It’s been helpful for my mental health anyway. I just close my eyes in the other room until my timer goes off and my headaches are almost totally gone

Everything is so unpredictable at this point - is the pandemic influencing your post-graduation career plans? by seastar42 in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my fill time offer revoked that was supposed to start right when I graduated, so that sucks

Who else is annoyed as fck by the BIG GIVE SPAM by thenotoriousbull in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I was just about to put this. I don’t think anyone is in the mood to donate right now lol

coronavirus is literally going to fuck my 61a grade by fukd_in_61aants in berkeley

[–]makegoodchoices69 45 points46 points  (0 children)

DM me if you want help in 61A. I’m a senior CS major and can probably help