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That's brilliant, I have a spare snare, and already tightened the batter head to get that reggae tone. I have been watching a few tutorial videos on YT to learn a couple of basics and dad3353 has also gave some valuable advice.

As long as it's not bagpipes

As above I do intend to sell a couple of bits. But already bought a lovely 8x8 tom to expand my drum kit, put a new Remo skin on.

I usually do quarter and eights, I find playing quarter notes harder at faster tempo. And with eights I can do what I call irregular beat with kick drum and use occasional triplets. Sorry Op for hijacking the thread. Maybe low level/ part time professional bassist reading music can do anything at short notice if they read music. But lots of professional rock starts can't read music. As far as I am concerned if your main income comes from playing or teaching bass, you're a professional?

I presume it's 1 2 3 4 then 1 2 3 4. 5...8? Sort of. But I never think that way, I don't involve theory when I play, or notes. I just play if that makes sense.Had one drum lesson last year, the guy threw notes at me straight away. Never went back again. I more like show me how it's done and I do it, or self teach most times.

Makes it look easy but it ain't

I'm getting the basics as you described, but often end up reversing the beat.

So, I've been trying to learn to play reggae drum groves. Simple grove.. every 2nd and 4th note hi hat and every 4th note snare rim and kick. But, to keep it consistent and dynamic, it's simply bl00dy hard. I'm a metal fan ,but playing reggae is hard. At least I find it hard.

You are good, if you know what you play as I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't know what quarter and eight notes are.

I rarely sit down and just listen to music, but yesterday I set the back rest of the gaming chair ( I don't play games) almost into laying position whilst listening to Killers LP by Iron Maiden. Engineering on that album is phenomenal. Otherwise I listen to the good old Planet Rock. Love it

I don't measure string heights, ever. I even have string height adjustment tool. Inset it at a comfortable level whilst keeping the buzzing low if none is not an option.

So, supposing you see something in the market place or else you always wanted but at a affordable price, you will say no. I think not. It's like joining the gym in January......

Motley Crue- Dr Feelgood

I have had another bad experience with Andertons about 4 years ago. Their website advertised price match and when I contacted them they simply refused!

For obvious reasons I think it's for safety aspect. Are these vans equipped with CCTV?

Is this was caused the end of certain era in January 2020?

Some Eastern European countries have a good system. You go to your GP, and if after examination they decide to refer you, you often see a specialist the same day. You are expected to wait in the waiting room for hours, but you see them regardless. People have insurance , which you register with your GP etc. Your employer pays for your health insurance unless you're self employed pay yourself or unemployed paid by system. Children don't go to see any GP, they have paediatric GP surgeries. You are always guaranteed an appointment. If you're are not happy to wait at GP surgery, you can pay for a appointment time slot. Technically,the health care is a small fee you pay or your employer pays.

Planet Rock..

I'd choose Ibanez with PJ configuration for change

Axl Rose would leave the stage shortly into the gig, he must have been sick

I think junior doctors are in the same position, overworked.

It's probably the blisters on your fingers that mistype

It's mostly, electronic, and since this morons decided to ruin customer relations, even NHS would call you in advance knowing that important medical appointments are not missed due to undelivered letters.

I have once bought a Jackson dinky with a Floyd rose and neck nut lock. The thread on the nut lock was worn out despite being a brand new guitar. I called them up and was advised to buy a new screw. The fact was it was the thread in the nut. The guitar went back to the shop. Thanks but no thanks!

You think anyone gives a sh*t when you complain to RM management, it gets swept under the carpet..