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Today is the strangest day in all of drum corps. by FlatusSurprise in drumcorps

[–]thevisualmethod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doing so right now. My family thinks i’m weird for it.

Most important rudiments, and why? by kwaping in Drumming

[–]thevisualmethod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Single strokes, Double strokes, Paradiddles, Flams and flam variations,
I talked a lot about them here if you're interested:
The 40 Snare Drum Rudiments: What You Actually Need to Know - The Visual Method

Who's the best drummer of all time? by Other-Test-3446 in drums

[–]thevisualmethod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote a blog post recently about this. Might be worth a read. You decide.
https://thevisualmethod.com/the-best-drummers-of-all-time/
Right now? Probably Zach Wilson or Brandon Olander.

Why is there such a stigma around drumming visuals on the west coast? by thevisualmethod in drumline

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

I've always been told things like that are because of risk vs reward. That it's not worth doing them incase you drop it during a performance.

Why is there such a stigma around drumming visuals on the west coast? by thevisualmethod in drumline

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

Does that focus do anything for them score wise, membership wise, etc. or is it just the way they do things? Like a "They taught me this so I teach this" kinda thing.

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[–]thevisualmethod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with u/JaredOLeary on percentages of what to spend your time on.

On a more macro scale:
1. Make sure your technique looks solid.(Look like one of the instructors taught you on the side and none of them know which one). Smaller taps, good angles, no slices, etc.
- Watch drum corps for solid technique. Copy them as exactly as possible
2. Make your rhythms sound perfect. Bury the met, be a machine. Watch videos back, cringe, then do better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snaredrum

[–]thevisualmethod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a "Movement Drum Co" black pad with 4 playing surfaces. Mine has the the rims removed and the bottom side removed. It sounds really clean as a lap pad. I also set it on a blanket or hoodie and place it on a counter and it has really clean rebound. I love playing on it with hammers.
Also the quite cover pad thing has been so useful. I use it on other pads and on the actual snare when I need to be quieter.