r/Drumming

UPDATE: After a couple of suggestions about the Ludwig Carl Palmer 14 x 3.5 piccolo snare, I found that the local drum shop not only carries them, but says they’re the most popular Ludwig snare they sell. It sounded perfect, so I’m going with that model. It probably won’t be my only piccolo snare, but it’s all I need now—very responsive, just the sound I was looking for, and they say it’s tuning is surprisingly adjustable in spite of its depth. Also, a reasonable entry price point.

Wanting to add a piccolo snare to four wood snares (Sonor 13 x 6 poplar; Yamaha Recording Custom 14 x 8 birch; Ludwig Jazz Fest 14 x 5.5 mahogany; Mapex Black Panther 14 x 5 maple) and a metal snare (Ludwig Suprasonic 14 x 5, LM 400T chrome over aluminum).

Just want to start with one; considering Mapex Maple/poplar 14 x 3.5 or Pearl 14 x 3.5 black steel. Can’t find much in local drum stores to try out, except for vintage/collector expensive stuff that I’m not into. Want a sharp attack, thinking maybe the Mapex maple/poplar might be a good starting place. May not use it that much, so I don’t want to drop a lot of coin. Obviously it’s personal taste, etc.,, but any input on piccolos would be appreciated.

Hi,

I started drumming about a year ago, and since I can't get a drum set in my house (apartment), most of my practice is done in the practice room.

The thing is, the thrones in practice rooms tend to be janky (e.g. rocking back-and-forth), and they all feel slightly different that it "feels" like the posture shifts ever so slightly every session.

I considered buying my own throne, but I don't know how I would carry them around, so I wanted to ask the people: how do you deal with this?

A general advice on locking in your posture setup is also appreciated!

Question.

Why the FUCK isy DOMINANT foot weak and my left foot is stronger and has better technique?

Like, my roght foot tought my left how to swivel and the basics of ankle motion. But now my roght foot can't do SHIT. Like, I can't keep it going for long or it can't play as heavy as my left foot wich is supposed to be the weak one.

Any tips or advice?

Looking for just a low volume crash with all the holes in it and on a budget (less than 100$). I don’t expect much just curious if anyone use any that sound okayish and go several months or more without breaking. I’m not in a band and just jam solo and looking to lower my crash volume.

I'm looking for a new practice pad to practice rudiments. Do you have any recommendations for a cheap one (I don't work yet, so I earn little money) that won't fall apart and get full of holes after a week of practice?

Besides the most cost-effective options, could you also send me some better options (even if more expensive) so I can add them to my shopping list for when I start working in a few years?

Also, I've seen some people making homemade pads. How do you make yours?

Hello all,

My daughter wants to learn drums, but we’ve got a bit of a space problem and can’t really fit a huge drum kit at home. I keep seeing those air drum sticks all over the internet, but I honestly don’t understand how they can properly teach drumming when you’re basically playing in the air. Maybe I’m wrong though, so feel free to correct me.

I also looked into practice pads, but I have no clue whether that’s actually a good starting point or not. My original thought was to get her a smaller kit that could fit into the living room, but we also don’t want to spend a fortune right away because… well, teenagers. You never really know how long a hobby is going to last. Kind of like those walking pads and exercise bikes adults buy that turn into expensive coat hangers after a week.

The problem is there are so many options online. You’ve got super cheap Chinese kits starting around 40€, all the way up to proper setups costing thousands. Does anyone have recommendations for a beginner-friendly setup that’s decent but won’t completely destroy the budget?

She’s a huge fan of Sum 41, so I was even thinking about getting her Stevo’s drum lessons subscription since he teaches proper technique, but before that we obviously need some actual equipment.

I started playing about 2 years ago, and after the first 8 months my drum pedal foot started hurting on top. I tried taking a break for many months and it hasn’t helped - when I start playing again it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes or light playing until the top of my foot hurts again. I usually play heel up. so, a few related questions:

1. is this a drumming related injury folks are familiar with, and if so is the cause well known?

2. Potentially related, how should my weight be distributed when I play? For example if I try to open my hi hat and raise my foot off the bass pedal, I’ll immediately start to fall forward. I wonder if this means I’m putting too much weight onto my feet?

happy to answer anything else that might help diagnose the cause.