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The Drum Thread
kyleg:
--- Quote from: Be My Head on 22 Feb 2009, 18:27 ---If you play only on an electronic kit you won't learn how to have a good feel. Plastic feels nothing like hitting skins.
Also, it would be a supreme waste of money to get an electronic set and then never bother learning anything seriously, in my opinion.
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Springing for an electric set to learn on is fine. Costs a heck of a lot less than a real set. Plus if you wind up not liking drums, you aren't out a whole lot.
It's a bigger waste of money if you ask me, to buy a real set and never play it, than buy an electric set and never play it.
KeepACoolin:
--- Quote from: Ballard on 23 Feb 2009, 14:39 ---It's funny how in the guitar world there have emerged two brands of virtuosos- cheesy, over-the-top wankers (see: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen) and classy, widely respected players (it's hard to make an example here because of differing tastes and opinions but they are everywhere) but you basically can't have a drumming thread without mentioning Neil Peart or Mike Portnoy.
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I personally believe Neil Peart has a little wanker in him. That's why I dislike him. I respect him very much, but I just cannot like his playing. Portnoy, although he does play for a more complex and technical band, I find to be more enjoyable to listen to. Maybe that's just me. But my ultimate standard remains John Bonham: no one had better sound (driving, heavy, brooding, but still musical), he played for my favorite band, he played several styles well, and he was very, very talented for a mainstream drummer despite being largely-self taught. I admire and like virtuosity; I love sound and creativity.
Fatstrings:
I wouldn't say the best way to figure out if you like drums is to get an electric set, I've never played around with one that had the comfort of an acoustic
plus I've only ever played one electric that I actually liked the sound of
I'll stick by acoustic all the way
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SirJuggles:
At the request of some musical friends who are in need of a drummer, I'm going to begin looking into assembling my own (acoustic) kit piece-by-piece. However, for the time being I'm somewhat limited on space and capital. So, without making too big a deal out of it, any simple suggestions for the most rudimentary kit possible? I'm thinking of trying to find a cheap bass drum, a snare, and then maybe some brushes for versatility. Think that'll work?
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