drums

[dylan13]

how many people have a real drumset? I dont right now,but I want to got one someday.I play in the school marching band,and I play the coolest instrument the bass drum.:D

[Guitarplayer777]

Welcome to the rock band forums! well, so you know, this would go in the general section. Since you are new, please check this..

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3218

[Axel32]

Guitar that's mean.. Anyone with a good head on their shoulders knows how a forum works.. =P

Dyan, I myself played a full drumset for a while. I started playing on the snare in my schools precusion. Then I move to the coolest drum, teh 1337 bass drum. Then eventually got on a drum set.. then worked on a guitar for a bit and now I rest comfortably on a Bass guitar. Why? Bass Guitar >>>>>>>>>>>>> All other instruments. Werd.

I'm hoping my experience on the drum sets will transfer to playing rock band... even if I'm a little rusty.. Well.. welcome to the forums.

[Guitarplayer777]

Guitar that's mean.. Anyone with a good head on their shoulders knows how a forum works.. =P

Dyan, I myself played a full drumset for a while. I started playing on the snare in my schools precusion. Then I move to the coolest drum, teh 1337 bass drum. Then eventually got on a drum set.. then worked on a guitar for a bit and now I rest comfortably on a Bass guitar. Why? Bass Guitar >>>>>>>>>>>>> All other instruments. Werd.

I'm hoping my experience on the drum sets will transfer to playing rock band... even if I'm a little rusty.. Well.. welcome to the forums.

How was i mean? It just seems like it should be on the general forums. sorry dude. I don't own a drumset, but i play on one whenever i can. I started air drumming to rock band, and later i learned a couple drum patterns. RB WORKS!!!

[MidwestDrummer]

I have a Yamaha DTXpress IV Special Electronic kit in my room and a Yamaha Recording Custom kit out in the garage with its sound shell. Been playing on the kit for about 11 years now, and percussion overall for about 13.

[MidwestDrummer]

how many people have a real drumset? I dont right now,but I want to got one someday.I play in the school marching band,and I play the coolest instrument the bass drum.:D
I played snare all 3 years in hs marching band. Man marching band was so fun.

[Xzyliac]

I'm an ex-drummer who played on an old ****ty hand-me-down drumset and got pretty good.

Then I retired a few years ago and learned all the kewl kidz play strings. :cool:

[dylan13]

I played snare all 3 years in hs marching band. Man marching band was so fun.
yeah this is my first year of marching band.I want to get a drumset really bad,but how much they cost and with buying rock band Im not going to have very much money left :(

[Oxyplox]

Bass Guitar >>>>>>>>>>>>> All other instruments. Werd.

QFT.
I've had more fun with my Bass than any other instrument I've ever tried.

[Xzyliac]

yeah this is my first year of marching band.I want to get a drumset really bad,but how much they cost and with buying rock band Im not going to have very much money left :(

Buy a real drum set first!


QFT.
I've had more fun with my Bass than any other instrument I've ever tried.
Bass pwnjwns.

[MaineDrummer]

Here I am getting ready for a show with my Tama Swingstar set.

http://i9.tinypic.com/66ujjvb.jpg

[Xzyliac]

Here I am getting ready for a show with my Tama Swingstar set.

http://i9.tinypic.com/66ujjvb.jpg

Your right eye wants to rape me.

[dylan13]

Buy a real drum set first!

I would,but right now I only have about $180

[dlisapussy]

Yea, I had a drumset. Sold it. Picked up guitar. Dumbest thing I've ever done.

The selling of the drums that is... picking up guitar was probably the best thing I've ever done, but I should have kept the drums, too. That's why I'm jonesin' for this game.

I play bass, too (How can bass be more fun than guitar? I'm not saying guitar is more fun. I find it equally entertaining). I'm also taking up piano. That's fun as **** if you get the hang of it. I sing also, but everyone sings.

Eventually I'll experiment with every instrument I can get my hands on. As for which instrument is most fun, I have no answer, I find every instrument to be very fun so far.

[Xzyliac]

I would,but right now I only have about $180

Oh. That sucks.

[dylan13]

Yea, I had a drumset. Sold it. Picked up guitar. Dumbest thing I've ever done.

The selling of the drums that is... picking up guitar was probably the best thing I've ever done, but I should have kept the drums, too. That's why I'm jonesin' for this game.

I play bass, too (How can bass be more fun than guitar? I'm not saying guitar is more fun. I find it equally entertaining). I'm also taking up piano. That's fun as **** if you get the hang of it. I sing also, but everyone sings.

Eventually I'll experiment with every instrument I can get my hands on. As for which instrument is most fun, I have no answer, I find every instrument to be very fun so far.
I have a guitar too,but I like the drums better.the only time I ever get to play a drumset is in band class. the jazz band has their stuff there too and I play on that some times :D

[dlisapussy]

I would,but right now I only have about $180

Don't buy a real drum set first.

If you think about it, RB's drum set is just a simple version of a real drum set. Master RB's four pads and bass pedal while saving up your money, and by the time you get the real set, you'll be able to do basic beats. Basic beats are all you need, then you get to throw in some advanced stuff with different sized symbols, tom-toms and whatnot.


And again, I'm not saying guitar is better than any other instrument, but if your really really into guitar (or your just a hippie), you'll find you can express your feelings through it, where with drums its more difficult to do that.

[dylan13]

Oh. That sucks.
yeah I know.any body want to give me about umm $800? lol jk :D

[dylan13]

Don't buy a real drum set first.

If you think about it, RB's drum set is just a simple version of a real drum set. Master RB's four pads and bass pedal while saving up your money, and by the time you get the real set, you'll be able to do basic beats. Basic beats are all you need, then you get to throw in some advanced stuff with different sized symbols, tom-toms and whatnot.

ok,and even if I could play RB drums on expert it would still be different because a good drum set I think has 5 drums and a couple cymbols

[dlisapussy]

ok,and even if I could play RB drums on expert it would still be different because a good drum set I think has 5 drums and a couple cymbols

Yea all depends on what your definition of good drum set is too. But a snare, bass, 3 or 4 tom-toms, a hi-hat, and 2 or 3 symbols should do the trick. Especially for a beginner. I also highly recommend a cowbell. They add tons of fun haha.

[dylan13]

Yea all depends on what your definition of good drum set is too. But a snare, bass, 3 or 4 tom-toms, a hi-hat, and 2 or 3 symbols should do the trick. Especially for a beginner. I also highly recommend a cowbell. They add tons of fun haha.
yeah,a snare,bass,floor tom,umm what ever the toms are that are on the stands lol,hi-hat,and I would say 2 symbols

[dlisapussy]

umm what ever the toms are that are on the stands lol

hahaha call them tom-toms, it will make your life a lot easier, trust me.

[dylan13]

hahaha call them tom-toms, it will make your life a lot easier, trust me.
lol ok,I just couldn't remember what they were called

[Frontline]

Here I am getting ready for a show with my Tama Swingstar set.

http://i9.tinypic.com/66ujjvb.jpg

Swingstars Rock! I played one for 8 years. Paid $350 for the kit (brand new) and put about $1100 worth of Cymbals on it.

Marching band rules!

[MaineDrummer]

Swingstars Rock! I played one for 8 years. Paid $350 for the kit (brand new) and put about $1100 worth of Cymbals on it.

Marching band rules!

Yeah, I paid about that for this set back in 2000ish. For the price it is an excellent set.

[dylan13]

Swingstars Rock! I played one for 8 years. Paid $350 for the kit (brand new) and put about $1100 worth of Cymbals on it.

Marching band rules!
did the kit come with cymbals?

[MaineDrummer]

Mine came with the hi-hats and a crash/ride.

[aaron_wil]

Don't buy a real drum set first.

If you think about it, RB's drum set is just a simple version of a real drum set. Master RB's four pads and bass pedal while saving up your money, and by the time you get the real set, you'll be able to do basic beats. Basic beats are all you need, then you get to throw in some advanced stuff with different sized symbols, tom-toms and whatnot.

I have always wanted to play the drums. I just never was sure if I could do 4 different things with all my limbs. RB gives me the opportunity to see if I can even coordinate that. If so, and I do well, I will then buy a real drumset.

If nothing else, this game will teach me patterns and the ability to multitask with my hands and feet. :)

[vtjustinb]

In HS and college I did a lot of symphonic percussion--4-mallet marimba and timpani stuff. Most of my drumming career has been marching though. Tenors/Snare in HS and College, as well as tenors in DCI drum corps and WGI independent indoor drumlines. I teach/write for several HS's and caption head a PIO indoor line now but don't get to play that much outside of local symphonies and orchestras.

I did play set a LOT in HS though. Had a Pearl 6p Session Series birch set that I love but it's in storage now--can't really set up a set in apartments.