what musical instruments do you play?

[4cefed]

Did you guys hear about the bass player that locked his keys in his car? He had to break a window to get the drummer out.

[Rockenreno]

Did you guys hear about the bass player that locked his keys in his car? He had to break a window to get the drummer out.

lol! It's funny because its true... stupid drummers

[trpower7]

What do you do with the kids that can't play a wind instrument? Stick them in the back of the room, hand them wooden sticks and call them percussionists

[MaineExport]

How do you know if the drum riser is level?

.....drool is coming out BOTH sides of the drumers mouth.

How do you know if a drummer is knocking at your door?

.....he keeps speeding up.

How do you know if a drummer is knocking at your door?

.....he never knows when to come in.

What's the last thing a drummer says at practice?

....."Hey guys... lets do one of MY songs!!"

What do Denny's coffee and Ginger Baker have in common?

.....they both SUCK without cream.

What do you call a drummer who's girlfriend just broke up with him?

.....homeless.

What do you call a guy that hangs out with musicians?

.....A drummer.

[Junia]

Played the trumpet in HS for a few years. Gave that up because it wan't fun anymore and went back and picked up my paintbrush and charcoal sticks

[themadscientist]

daaaym, what's with all the hatin on drummers:mad:

[MaineExport]

daaaym, what's with all the hatin on drummers:mad:

... that's why I figured I'd defuse any further assaults on us, and get all the lame drummer jokes out in the open before anybody else got the chance!!:pface

[themadscientist]

A band with no drummer is like a house without a foundation. I have this old off brand taiwan kit my wife used to play in college that I have to overhaul. I'm thinking of wrapping the shells in pink or lime green fur. It will deaden them but we aren't talking Starclassics here and I ain't Bill Bruford so screw it:pface

[Rockenreno]

people make joke sabout drummers because generally (not always) they are the least intelligent of the bunch. Lets face it, they chose to hit things with sticks to make a loud noise while others chose melodic instruments. Anyway, a band can me made or broken by a good/bad drummer. We've had issues finding good drummers at the pep band here at UCSD, hence why we get off beat sometimes. When a good drummer plays it makes all the difference!

[MaineExport]

I would argue that a "good" drummer is the most versatile, skilled, and proficient musician in most groups. There are more intricacies and subtleties to drumming than the untrained ear would or could recognize. It is no mystery why people pick on drummers and think that they are "usually the least intelligent" of the bunch... those people are merely ignorant of the skill it takes.

Anyone can pick up a pair of sticks and bang around on the skins... it takes no talent at all. But to have timing, rhythm, technique, feel, strong rudimental skills, the ability to blend and/or enhance the sound, the ability to lead or follow.... all the things it takes to be "good"... not many people can do that. As a matter of fact... far fewer people can do that, than those that can accomplish the same level of skill with a six-string.

[AZhitman]

As a rookie drummer (but a veteran musician) I don't really know what makes a GOOD drummer, BUT I know it when i hear it.

A good drummer makes the drums a musical instrument as opposed to just keeping the beat. There are several drummers who i'd LOVE to hear without all the other instruments - THAT'S a good drummer.

[Gregariousgreg]

I have a Fender P bass too, its pretty cool. I just got my Ernie Ball stingray 5 a month ago and its sick as hell... took me a while to get used to the extra string with slap but now i cant go back How you like the custom 5 string? what kind of pickups do u got on that?Flea is pretty good, i like his 'rare bass solos'..

I play (mainly) through a ampeg 8 10" and a workingman head. Can you tell i shop at guitar center?

Sweeeeeet. I love those 8X10's, they sound great. Stingrays kick arse too. I've heard one of those "rare bass solos" it was awsome.

[Fezzik]

Geez. Well i have played the trombone Bach with the F trigger for over 7 years, Played the guitar (currently have a yarii DY-62C acoustic, Fender Strat, and Gibson Electric) for about 2 years, play the barritone, trumpet, and currently learning the whistle. I used to play violin but I sucked at it.

[Rockenreno]

Anyone can pick up a pair of sticks and bang around on the skins... it takes no talent at all. But to have timing, rhythm, technique, feel, strong rudimental skills, the ability to blend and/or enhance the sound, the ability to lead or follow.... all the things it takes to be "good"... not many people can do that. As a matter of fact... far fewer people can do that, than those that can accomplish the same level of skill with a six-string.

The difference between a drummer and a good drummer is huge. Like I said, a good drummer can greatly improve a band and a bad drummer will ruin it. Drums are easy to play, and its not too hard to get a straight beat going, but like you said, it takes talent to expand beyond that and become a really good drummer. Same as any other instrument. Unfortunately the average drummer is an idiot, while other instruments tend to have the slightly more intelligent owners. I don't think it takes MORE talent than to become equally talented at another instrument, I think that no matter what instrument you play, it takes about the same amount of time and energy/effort to become a really great musician. You have to practice daily if you want that to happen though, and personally I am lazy, so I'll stick with being pretty damn good for now. At least until the rest of the band decides to improve :P

[MaineExport]

Originally posted by Rockenreno "]The difference between a drummer and a good drummer is huge. Like I said, a good drummer can greatly improve a band and a bad drummer will ruin it.

Agreed.

Drums are easy to play, and its not too hard to get a straight beat going,

I VERY strongly disagree with that!! Drums are easy to mess around with in the same way that anybody could pick up a guitar and strum some chords. It's easy to pick up a guitar and make "music". Hence, all those videos that let you 'learn' guitar in 15 miutes. All you gotta do is show someone where to place their fingers, where to strum... and voila... they're a guitarist. Right... WRONG. Just like you can teach anyone how to hold a pair of sticks and where to hit the drum, because you show someone how to play a chord doesn't mean they can play the guitar.

but like you said, it takes talent to expand beyond that and become a really good drummer. Same as any other instrument.

Agreed

Unfortunately the average drummer is an idiot, while other instruments tend to have the slightly more intelligent owners.

Well, I guess you must be surrounded by idiots that happen to be bad drumers. I know lots of drummers good and bad that are no more or less intelligent than the rest of he musicians I know. I think the sweeping generalizations are what I object to most. That and the elitest attitude.

I don't think it takes MORE talent than to become equally talented at another instrument,

I agree, I'm just saying that it's harder to find a "good" drummer than it is to find a "good" guitarist. I've been envolved in the music "scene" in several different cities, and good guitarists are a dime a dozen. Drummers are just so much harder to find. Look in any music store for all the flyers looking for good drummers... the same ones hang on the wall for months and months. I have never seen the same poster/flyer looking for a guitarist hang on the wall for more than a week. I am lazy, so I'll stick with being pretty damn good for now. At least until the rest of the band decides to improve :P

Me too!!

Although... as a drummer I have the pick of the litter... I can jump into any band I want really...

[Rockenreno]

Drums are easy to mess around with in the same way that anybody could pick up a guitar and strum some chords. It's easy to pick up a guitar and make "music". Hence, all those videos that let you 'learn' guitar in 15 miutes. All you gotta do is show someone where to place their fingers, where to strum... and voila... they're a guitarist. Right... WRONG. Just like you can teach anyone how to hold a pair of sticks and where to hit the drum, because you show someone how to play a chord doesn't mean they can play the guitar.

Sorry that didn't come across clearly, that's what I meant. Anyone can pick up the sticks and play a good beat with a little practice, but its hard to become a great drummer (just like any other instrument).

Quote »Well, I guess you must be surrounded by idiots that happen to be bad drumers. I know lots of drummers good and bad that are no more or less intelligent than the rest of he musicians I know. I think the sweeping generalizations are what I object to most. That and the elitest attitude.[/quote]Sounds about right. I know there are some intelligent drummers, but most I've met just plain aren't. There are also a few smart ones in the bunch! And everyone's an elitist in some ways, me more than most

Quote »Although... as a drummer I have the pick of the litter... I can jump into any band I want really... [/quote] If you're a half decent drummer you'll have no trouble getting work. Everyone wants to play the guitar and the drums are underapprechiated. By the way, the talent level of many "professional musiscians" is surprisingly low in many of these modern bands. It's very sad that they can make millions playing simple chords for 3 minutes and yelling with a drummer not holding a beat, but making "noise". Especially considering how hard it is for some talented musicians to get off their feet

[MaineExport]

By the way, the talent level of many "professional musiscians" is surprisingly low in many of these modern bands.

Yeah... it's usually the pop bands who's members all happen to be great looking and their songs are cookie cutter pop-crap. Their 'talent' is questionable to say the least.

But, if you look at some of the most talented rock bands ever... they're not so good looking or "poppy". I mean...look at the guys from Tool... Rush... The Who... Yes... Faith No More... they are all ugly a hell. And the list goes on...