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Buying my first drum kit 🆘

I’m looking for my first drum kit. I told chatgpt my style will range from pop rock radio songs like untouched by the Veronica’s (latest song that’s stuck in my head) all the way to blink 182, sum 41, tool, slipknot and everything in between and it recommended me in this order

  1. Tama
    Starclassic Walnut/Birch

  2. DW
    Collector’s Series

  3. Pearl
    Masters Maple Complete

  4. Yamaha
    Recording Custom

I am a beginner drummer and without trying to sound like I’m bragging, please consider that money isn’t an issue here. I want to know what peoples opinions / experiences are with what chatgpt recommended me and if they have another kit they’d recommend.

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u/reefermoneytonnnn — 11 hours ago
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Practice pads

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?

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u/Cautious_Swimming825 — 11 hours ago
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3 over 2

Ola!Ole!

People, who knows how a polyrhythm like in this case 3 over 2, that for me comes from Mac Miller Congratulations should be internalised or rather how was it created .

Should I be able to play 2 separately and then 3 separately of course both over same absolut duration (3 seconds 2 seconds, whatever), so basically once splitting the interval in 2 and the other time splitting same interval/same amount of time in 3?

And then just put them together left hand and right hand each keeping like an own internal metronome?

Or should it be more about the sound that we want to create ,if you listen the video you can hear that there is taa-ti-ti-taa, Taa-ti-ti-taa and so on?

I find the 1st method of having two brains,two metronomes ,one for each hand very difficult.

If I focus on the sound it gets easier.

That being said I am not necessarily finding it easy to reproduce it on the piano while playing the song,because there the 3 over 2 appears sparsely and not continuously so I need to quickly either get the two brains/metronomes activated either look for the taa-ti-ti-taa sound,and I find none easily while being in the 4/4 tempo to sowitch to this polyrhythm.

Nonetheless can anybody have an insight,or something to say about how a polyrhithm is born and if it comes as separated entities (for ex 2 instruments) so then 2 people each keeping it’s own rhythm/cadence or rather coming from the end sound?

Any tips how this could be naturally integrated oin ones skilss( be it piano or percussion)?

Thank you

u/Lila77700 — 16 hours ago

How to set up click track

I'm the drummer in a band and am a little lost on getting us started with a click track. It would be helpful for us to have a click, particularly for stages that don't allow us to hear each other well. But, we're still on the local level and I often play gigs that only have vocals through the PA while everything else is through our amps. So, a full IEM mix is likely not an option.

What can I do to ensure that we've all got a click? I know that some people argue that the drummer is the only one who needs a click. But, there are multiple songs that are started by another instrument and a click would be helpful.

I'm getting a Tama RW200 rhythm watch for my own practice. Is there an economical, relatively simple way to have a transmitter come from the rhythm watch and be received by individual IEMs? Do I need a little mixer? Do we all need to be corded or can we do this over bluetooth? Really looking for whatever tips are out there.

Thanks in advance!

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u/skylarroseum — 1 day ago

Signature on crash

I have an HHX Manhattan crash that's close to 20 years old. Not sure I ever paid attention but it's got a signature on the bottom. My kid just asked me about it and I said I have no clue. Does anybody recognize this by chance?

u/Illfindyouausername — 1 day ago
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Help me find rudiment combinated exercises for DCI and Pipeband, please.

I really start to feel outrunning of my exercises.

I hope you can help me out with some nice exercises to improve my drumming on the snaredrum.
(Maybe with some stick tricks to learn eventually)

u/Sticks-Man — 1 day ago
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How can I improve this audition

A couple months ago I had an interview for a music teacher role the HR asked for an audition tape but gave no guidelines, unfortunately I didn't get the job. I was wondering how could I have improved my chances? I picked a basic beat and evolved it over time to show my chops and range. Should I of chosen multiple beats. Thx in advance for the advice

u/PitifulDifficulty880 — 3 days ago
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Improvise

When your double kick pedal decides it wants to not work anymore. You make do with what cha got! Hello DW. This is Mapex! Do what you gotta do!

Backing track rigs

I’m a drummer getting back out on the road this fall after not touring for a little over 10 years. We’re doing a 3-week run as direct support, so you all know the deal…quick 15 minute changeovers, line check, minimal room for problems, etc.

Back in the day I ran tracks off a MacBook, sometimes an iPod touch, but I know a lot has changed since then. Curious how other drummers in mid-level touring bands are handling backing tracks these days.

Right now I’m thinking:
-MacBook as the primary playback rig
-Probably running tracks through Logic (unless there’s a better/simple option)
-Small interface
-Everything living in a Pelican case for fast setup

I also want a dead simple backup solution that’s always connected and ready to go instantly if the laptop crashes or something weird happens live. I’ve honestly been considering an old iPod Classic as the backup because it’s simple and reliable. Physical controls are appealing too since sweaty touchscreen situations on stage can be annoying.

Main priorities:
reliability
minimal setup
minimal points of failure
fast changeovers
compact rig

Would love to see pics of your rigs or hear how you guys are doing it these days. Mostly just trying to get caught back up after being out of the touring world for a while.

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u/BigMood22 — 1 day ago

I love this picture of Neil with only four drums, two cymbals, and the highest high hat I’ve ever seen. Maybe a PearlDrums jazz set? That is some good parenting from mom for letting him set up in the living room.

u/Dramatic_River_3381 — 2 days ago
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Have you see this movie yet it’s so good I just had to do a drum cover to the song (Go by The Chemical Brothers)

u/mooch9629 — 2 days ago

Put these drummers in order of greatness.

Out of these six drummers, who do you think is the best, second best, third, etc.

Charlie Watts

Keith Moon

Carl Palmer

Max Weinberg

John Bonham

Buddy Rich

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u/SportBikerFZ1 — 3 days ago
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How do drummers know what to play?

Singers, musicians all have a musical score to follow with notes and time. What do drummers have besides instinct, memory, timing and skill? How does one play the same way over and over. Does a song writer (say Bruce Springstee), "Hey Max, do whatever feels right to you"? How does a drummers play a new sing for the first time? A gong player seems easy. Hit the gong now. Now hit it again here. Same with other percussion instruments. How do these drummers do it?

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u/ZiggyJambu — 4 days ago

can a drummer for almost 3yrs who didnt took practicing rudiments seriously (me) perform a simple/intermediate drum solo on november 2026?

this is my last year performing with my orchestra and i want to go out with a bang. i have always neglected practicing rudiments cuz it feels so boring and just resorted to "feeling it". this time, i want to have the motivation and discipline to create my own drum solo. i want to add elements of the genre that i play (pop, gospel, metal, pop-punk). i just want advice on how to start practicing seriously and what to practice exactly.

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u/Ok_Vast8968 — 3 days ago

I've been drumming for 5 years on and off, and I've never seen a stick break longways.

I found some duct tape so it's good for another 2 years

u/Own_Manufacturer1028 — 4 days ago
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I'm trying to make this song sound as groovy as possible

I didn't practice it on an acoustic kit since march, how am I doing so far?

u/Dickiedick96 — 6 days ago