drumbloke

[quote name='alexclaber' post='388652' date='Jan 22 2009, 03:55 PM']I was going to say something about this - if I were playing jazz, even on bass guitar, I think it makes sense to stand on stage right because the ride is the main time keeping component of the kit and the drummer is likely to be playing orthodox grip and thus not spending his time looking over towards the hihats. Combine that with where you stand vs your upright bass and it makes even more sense. NB: For fusion/doubling gigs I would not advocate swapping sides mid-set! Alex[/quote] More apparent now it is a preference based on 'view' of the drummist and there's me thinking it was random.

[quote name='OldGit' post='388346' date='Jan 22 2009, 11:29 AM']"Drumbloke?" when you are drumming which side do you prefer the bass player to be?[/quote] I don't actually think it makes any difference to me, sound wise and musically. In a dep situation I suppose as far as watching for changes etc it is better to be able to see the bass player. Hand gestures from the singer usually don't mean a great deal. Hand gestures from guitarists are often rude. Whilst were on it are there any universal 'musical hand gestures' detailed anywhere ? I find these usual ones seem to be used quite often : Drawing a circle with your finger in the air : continue playing / everyone follow / everyone play. Calm down type motion : 'quieter' opposite motion 'louder' (don't get that often) Couting with the fingers held up : Bars left / number of 'stab' stops.. 'Throat cut' : end / dead stop / your sacked Vigorous / splurious hand motions : speed up - slow down / don't do that / that was sh*t you w***er / youv'e 'had it' later... Hands across the chest or spread out in crucificial manner : I'm a lead singer and my ego is clearly larger than I can imagine / anti perspirant is still wet..

[quote name='obbm' post='388283' date='Jan 22 2009, 10:27 AM']Most drummers I play with have the Hi hat on their left. Are you a left-handed drummer or are you looking at this from the audience viewpoint? Anyway facing the audience I prefer to stand to the drummer left, next to the snare/hi hat so I can see the Kick pedal easily.[/quote] My P.O.V.. ..View the kick pedal, interesting....

Depping in a few bands at the moment, just realised that not all Bassists 'sit' on the same side of the drummer. I thought it was a set up area constraint but most bands I have played with recently the Bassist has been on the left hand side of me (ride cymbal). Me ol' mate Pete (Thunderthumbs) plays on me right (Hi hat side). Just wondering if there was a preference to which side you like to be on? Or did you just naturally fall on that side?

[quote name='alexclaber' post='382387' date='Jan 16 2009, 01:56 PM']You're on the right track but in the wrong direction! Any musical note will have an overtone series above the fundamental but will not exhibit any harmonic energy below the fundamental (there may be percussive noises but these won't form part of the harmonic series and thus won't aid in defining the note). ......[/quote] Aaah I see, OK so the audible effect of a note is not kicking in, but there is still some acoustic effect on the ear ? Good this innit!

[quote name='TimR' post='381942' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:25 AM']Depends on what you mean by ears and hearing. My listening has got better. Your hearing has got worse, you ears have got tired, but your brain has learned how to filter out the unwanted[color="#FF0000"] rubbish like guitars and drums.[/color] I used to live next to a railway, the trains kept me awake for a few days. I got used to them. Then I moved and I couldn't sleep because it was too quiet. Anyway... As you were. I'm not sure where I'm going with that, maybe the brain trains itself, I should chuck out the DS.[/quote] OI ! a bit of mutual respect eh!! Please! What about harmonics on the fundamental frequency then?...you may not hear 14khz, but you would hear the lower register harmonics of 14khz, so your brain would know that 14khz has sounded, therefore your brain would know that was 14khz, thus you 'heard' 14khz.... I'm talking absolute bollox aren't I? Next Week...Lose weight with 'Lager' flavoured Celery. Coat.. Hat... i've left

[quote name='slobluesine' post='379657' date='Jan 13 2009, 08:51 PM']i think Pino comes under the SH*T HOT category?[/quote] OK, 1. :blush: If you get the chance have a listen to the CD [b]Jeff Beck live at BB Kings blues club and grill.[/b], Again just Keys - Tony Hymas and Drums - Terry Bozzio. You bassist types could probably jam along to it eh...easy!! The playing is sweet, I'm sure Bozzio is an octopus.

Not sure if Jeff has actually played with any 'sh*t hot' bass players ? I know he's always had top class drummers. 'Guitar shop' is one of my favourite Beck albums and only has Guitar Key's and Drums...Still an unparalleled guitarist in my opinion. Got me tickets for the Mcr Apollo gig in June...yay ^_^

[quote name='jakesbass' post='376659' date='Jan 11 2009, 11:05 AM']So to answer the OP a metronome will do, it's what you do with it that counts. Jake[/quote] "...what you do with [b]it[/b] that counts." 'it' being the Metronome ? Seconded. Either. Having a drum machine with a varied mix of rhythms, Rock, Funk, Reggae Jazz and Latin must go someway to help your playing styles whilst also aiding your 'timing'. A metronome is good to practice playing Semi quavers and crothets against. (does this make sense ?)

I'm a Manc and so is my wife!!! ...oh hang on.... no she's from W. Yorks. Cas'

[quote name='Delberthot' post='373915' date='Jan 8 2009, 11:54 AM']There's only 3 kinds of drummers - the ones that can count and the ones who can't. I have to admit to being a big drumming fan. I think I have more favourite drummers than bass players. I suppose its natural as we are generally the 2 closest musicians in a band[/quote] Absolute

[quote name='AM1' post='373749' date='Jan 8 2009, 01:10 AM']A recent conversation between a band I know, whilst discussing trying out new drummers. "What should we ask them" "Hmmm....have they got any court dates coming up!" Couldn't stop laughing! Soooo....there's only one reason for a drummer to come snooping here and that's because the dark side of the low notes is calling your name :-)[/quote] Far from it actually. Have never strayed away from my rhythmical roots. Always been a drummist. Just snoopin, seein what the vibe in 4 (5, 8) string land is like. Actually me mate put me onto it, I was interested in the thread declaring disgust to the Moondance bass line. Also a bit of 'networking', you never know...

[quote name='johnnylager' post='373360' date='Jan 7 2009, 06:49 PM']Quick lads, hide the booze![/quote] Ne'er a tru word spoke in jest

Hello! Drummer here, thought i would do a bit of spying on the bass fraternity.