So I've been playing a lot more drum set than I have in a few years and the electronic kit I have isn't cutting it.

What kit should I be on the lookout for that is cheap, decent quality and either has a working hi hat or can be upgraded to one, rimshot ability, ability to play bells of cymbals, etc.?

It's probably going to be a lot more than I want to spend on a practice kit but an acoustic kit in my place right now would only be playable certain times of day unless I want to start pissing off neighbors.

Rhythm Traveler + silent pads?

They had a similar setup at this drum shop I briefly took lessons from. Like playing a slightly more dead acoustic kit, but the rest of the feel is there. (I think they had the pads under the heads, easy for toms on that kit, but not sure how they did it for the snare)

Hmmm. The thing is they use real cymbals and a real hi hat. I was talking about something like this:



So the hi hat is still electronic but still opens and closes, etc.

I know that kit is waay out of my price range but was hoping someone could point me towards something a kit or build for something similar only not $5k+. I'm probably dreaming.


I'm using this kit I got on craigslist atm:

There's a reason I didn't suggest a $5k kit.

Have you played one of them, btw? I was never impressed with the high hat feel. Maybe they've made improvements, but aside from the mechanical weight/feel of the pedal and "cymbals," I just didn't think they were a huge improvement.

You could always try to piece together something. For instance, the rhythm traveller kit used to come with a set of silent mesh heads. All you need then is just a set of triggers and a module. Perhaps you could even buy a solo high tech high hat os.

There's lots of options, just depends how creative you're willing to get with it.

No I haven't played them. I saw a vid of Royster Jr. do a demo/clinic on a set though.

Yeah I'd like to figure out a module that I could use to build something maybe. i need a new bass drum pedal/module really soon. It sucks they are so expensive. If I started playing in a band or anything I would want an acoustic kit most likely so it's entirely for practice. I record midi sometimes too using them I guess but my $500 kit does that lol.

Drums and video games in the same place.

This kid makes me feel ****ty about my practice habits.

man, i always sucked at foot ostinatos

Same here. I tend to just cop-out and do a 3/2 clave on one foot and a 2/3 clave on the other foot (soooo much easier than it sounds)

Wuaw just found this guess I post it here.

the dude could groove, that is for sure

There is something especially pleasing about notes that are neither straight nor swung, but somewhere in between. (e.g. 5:01)

Hello,

I'm currently looking for a drummer to works with me on some of my songs. The songs templates are pretty much there, I just need a more experienced drummer than I to add percussion to my songs.

If you're interested or have any questions, don't hesitate to PM me.

Cheers,

Ludovic

Anyone have recommendations for a beginner guide? I'm brand new to drumming but have wanted to learn since I was 15 or so and just never have (22 now).

Looking for something to get me started, could be a book, video series, etc. I've been researching and there are so many different instructional dvds and stuff like that out there and I'm not sure whats good.

I don't have a set right now, since I live in an apartment I was leaning towards an electronic set but would really rather play on a regular set. At first though I kinda want to just get some of the basic beat/rhythm stuff down and from what I've read lots of people start out just practicing on buckets/pans and **** in their home so I'm gonna start with that.

Honestly got a bit overwhelmed by all the info out there so wanted to check here and see what you guys thought. Any and all tips you may have along with beginner guide recommendations would be much appreciated.

You can start on Youtube, search for "Drumeo" and sort their videos from the oldest to the newest - you will find very good ones for beginners. They tackle some more advanced stuff later on as well.

Jojo Mayer's "Secret Weapons of the Modern Drummer" DVD was pretty inspiring, so I recommend that as well.

I never read a single book about drumming.

What really really helped was to play along various songs. Since regular drums are very loud, I had to buy some in-ear monitors from Shure but they were well worth the investment - playing along with songs is crucial as it teaches you how to keep time correctly and keep up with other band members. Keeping time is essential and metronomes are too boring for beginners .

By the way, you can find some "practice pads" at your local music shop so you can start doing exercises - pans don't offer the rebound real drums do and for some exercises (even the beginner ones) you really need to get the correct feel.

I'm new to electronic drums so take it fwiw but I just got the Yamaha DTX532K and love it.

Snare has great feel and sensitivity. Can rim shot and knock very comfortably. Hi-hat is like a real one and not just a foot pedal with a pad at the top. Fantastic range of kits and sounds. Its got a good sound and overall just a solid kit. Only thing I noticed coming from acoustic drums is you can't groove on hats and ride the same way.

I extensively compared it with the roland kits and it was far superior. Better value for money and much better feel. Sound quality is similar in both as you can imagine but the feel, particularly in the snare, is the thing that sets it apart from the roland kits. I went in looking to buy a Roland and couldnt be happier with the decision.

Been a while since I've last posted, figured I'd drop in. Been playing a lot more these days. It took a while but the rust is finally wearing off after a long period of drum inactivity. Saw someone mention foot ostinatos a while ago. I'm again starting to practice the Virgil Donati paradiddle groove (think I posted a video of it a couple hundred posts ago) which is still just twisting my brain. It will come together soon though.

Since I also saw someone mention Jojo, I will end with this sick ass performance from that DVD...

http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/j...formance1.html

Found the Donati video

lol playing double paradiddles with the left verse single paradiddles with the right side of your body

gonna have to practice that one for a while

Haha, I like your original comment to it when I first posted it.....