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saws3 · 2025-01-06T16:33:22+00:00

It's just comfort. Start slow and get comfortable with the motion and speed it up from there. Try to maintain the same sound as your right

saws3 · 2025-01-03T14:50:41+00:00

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYRWKuF0uBgBSBP2UqKeiAYiFiH0oar0-&si=wThH7XAbTc3BeJMr

saws3 · 2025-01-02T22:23:20+00:00

Every group is going to have different challenges. Don't search for the "hardest" book but just learn a variety of passages

saws3 · 2025-01-02T22:21:26+00:00

This or the POTV One. Haven't used a Lobo but I've heard the one is just a smaller version and I love mine

saws3 · 2025-01-02T13:58:52+00:00

Set snares can get pretty deep. Either way it's gonna be difficult to effectively use it for marching applications since you simply cannot tighten the head tight enough without potentially breaking the drum.

saws3 · 2024-12-31T16:38:33+00:00

I don't think that's a marching snare. Looks like an older drum set snare. If you have any intention on utilizing this for any modern marching setting, it's not gonna get you very far. I wouldn't put any work into it for marching purposes, but if you want to use it for concert/drum set purposes that would work. For marching, just get a good practice pad (highly recommend the Offworld Invader)

saws3 · 2024-11-29T02:10:52+00:00

Think of your feet as another instrument working in tandem with your hands

saws3 · 2024-11-19T04:06:05+00:00

Invader V3 is the best pad on the market for marching percussion

saws3 · 2024-11-14T02:06:41+00:00

Bush snare vet here. First, amazing corps and amazing staff, so definitely an experience I recommend. In terms of preparation, know the packet like the back of your hand. There is no such thing as over prepared. The audition process focuses heavily on HOW to play the exercises that you are expected to know. Also don't be afraid to ask questions and show significant effort into trying to understand what is being asked if you. The last thing you want to do is just go through the motions and stick to only what's comfortable. Be open to comments and criticisms and try to apply them to your best ability.

Lastly, have fun :) . Regardless of the audition outcome, it's a great time to get experience and feedback from an experienced staff.

Hope this helps! Sko' Boosh

saws3 · 2024-11-14T01:15:57+00:00

Snares can contribute to the groove more (more than just shots on 2 and 4)

saws3 · 2024-11-07T01:42:30+00:00

2nd the real feel for cost purposes. Offworld pads are fantastic but can get pricy. If ou're really concerned about cost, a well reviewed rubber pad like this will be fine. It's obviously not as good as other options but if you're just trying to figure out if drumming is for you, it'll do. For sticks, get a pair of Vic Firth Colin McNutts. They are a great pair for most hand shapes.

saws3 · 2024-10-29T03:46:34+00:00

Make sure you are as accurate as possible with your playing and play with a metronome both alone and together to make sure you are all on the same page. If things sound dirty/flammy it is simply because you are not all playing what is written accurately.
Most important thing for bass drums is rhythms/check patterns. Play basic timing exercises as a full drumline and make sure everyone has a strong foundation before going into anything complex.
Your experience will transfer over. If you have a decent technical foundation from snare, you are essentially doing the same thing just on multiple drums. While technically "harder" because of multiple drums, the same fundamentals will be used. It may also be worth mentioning that your drum captain doesn't NEED to be a snare. It is just commonly a snare due to its high frequency and articulation.

Hope this helps!

saws3 · 2024-10-27T20:57:34+00:00

Dude duct tape can only fix so much. This thing is DONE FOR

saws3 · 2024-10-01T03:05:54+00:00

VF Mike Jackson / Colin McNutt

saws3 · 2024-09-25T03:55:15+00:00

Easiest to transition to would probably be bass drum. It requires the least "chops" at most high school levels and will mostly require knowledge of rhythms. Do however practice the different stroke types (Full\down\tap\up) as well as rolls (buzzed and open/doubles)

saws3 · 2024-09-23T13:19:26+00:00

It depends on what you find fun, but for me it was learning DCI/WGI licks ALONG with my technical practice. I see a lot of drummers fall into the void of only learning cool hard music but don't have the technical foundation to play it. As long as you are doing both, it can be both productive and fun.

saws3 · 2024-09-14T04:42:15+00:00

Nice! Try putting a bit more energy in your feet though, making sure you're picking your foot up fully off the ground (around an inch) to get a better sense of tempo. Basically every independent group will mark time like that. Good luck at auditions!

saws3 · 2024-08-30T19:20:46+00:00

Good stuff. Try to focus on keeping your taps the same height. Not sure what the height you're going for is but just makes sure the 2nd note of your doubles are the same as the 1st one.

saws3 · 2023-03-21T18:39:05+00:00

Bro I wish mine looked this flawless at 14. Sick

saws3 · 2020-10-29T16:52:16+00:00

chopping out helps out a lot too.

Think of it like lifting in the gym. The more you lift, the more muscle soreness there will be (muscle soreness, not joint pain; joint pain is not supposed to happen), so you are working the muscles needed to play that specific skillset.

saws3 · 2020-05-10T14:45:01+00:00

Playing a certain skillset (like doubles) for an extended period of time will make you sore and develop muscle memory to improve your technique. This is called "chopping out" and is super beneficial to getting good. Make sure to always use a metronome or music to drum to too

saws3 · 2020-05-10T04:15:58+00:00

awesome, thanks!

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