Mousepad is genius, I'm gonna go get one asap. I drum on my leg sometimes... Rebound is ok haha but it starts to hurt pretty quickly. Probably for the best to get a pad! Thanks for the video.
Thanks! Yeah recording brushes on cardboard is actually considered a respectable way to record a brush track (depending on the song). It beats playing on a worn out head that might be too smooth. I've seen somebody play on a manhasset music stand too! Those are rough-textured enough to work ok as well.
Wow you've got a good eye! I had to go back and watch that clip 5 times before I suddenly saw it haha. I don't even recall noticing when I was filming. 😂
Hi.just wondering..I got a dw go anywhere practice kit yesterday and I find the bass drum pad very hard and just doesn't sound or feel good. Do you have any suggestions?
I use a small stack of newspaper, like a weekly one, or the Sunday edition. Why? For control. If I am tearing up the newspaper, it means playing "into" it, instead of "off it". If I am not tearing up the newspaper, it means the opposite. It's like playing on pillows (which I also do for the same), but you have a more visual impact on your technique. It works, and you can still recycle the newspaper after.
Phone books were the BEST! I loved to see the whole in the center for a crater . When it reached the center time for new ones. I have also mentioned truck tires nailed to wood and drumsticks forged from construction rebars. ALl around the cheaper and most outrageous ideas gained the most followers. Now a practice pad WITH a stand us $25.00 ! Where is the incentive.?
I just googled practice pad and thought there's gotta be something cheaper than 40-50$ practice pads. To be honest I think these are belonging to the category in the instrument industry of overpriced items, but that has something to do with monopoly of the big brands I guess. Your idea with the mouse pad was perfect, exactly what I was searching for. And where I wonder how I didn't think of such a clever, simple idea ;)
Actually, Remo weather King 10-in practice pad is pretty incredible, it's got screws to tighten them up or loosen up, has incredible snare like feel to it, has a rim (plastic though) and a real weather King head on top, cost around 22 or $26. Got one in New York in 1989 for 15 bucks still have it and practice on it all the time. It's a bit more expensive now but nowhere near like other brands, and it's by Remo! You can get one on amazon.com or wherever :)
You can buy neoprene with an adhesive backing on Ebay. Peel and stick it to an old plastic dinner plate and trim it. Your snare stand will hold it perfectly. Cost: Less than $4 bucks.
Me and our snare line played on the School floor during my sophomore year in high school and our principle said hey, could you please go to another shade.
Mousepad is genius, I'm gonna go get one asap. I drum on my leg sometimes... Rebound is ok haha but it starts to hurt pretty quickly. Probably for the best to get a pad! Thanks for the video.
It gets itchy haha i know that feeling
This vid's still helping people, thank you.
Thanks, some great suggestions. :)
Do you also have suggestions for a bass drum practice pad?
Hahahahhah im laughing so hard right now becus im actually sitting on a yoga ball with drum sticks wondering where I can make a practice pad! Hahahha
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Awesome vid. Love the brush on cardboard, I could see actually recording that sound. It has a nice dry feel that would work well with some songs.
Thanks! Yeah recording brushes on cardboard is actually considered a respectable way to record a brush track (depending on the song). It beats playing on a worn out head that might be too smooth. I've seen somebody play on a manhasset music stand too! Those are rough-textured enough to work ok as well.
simple ,but really great ideas, thanks buddy!!
A Yoga Mat help too :D!
There was an ant on the carpet 2:46 😂😂
Wow you've got a good eye! I had to go back and watch that clip 5 times before I suddenly saw it haha. I don't even recall noticing when I was filming. 😂
Where?
Lmao ant was like "oh shit don't hit me hooman plz! "
shit there is one
Lol
Some really good ideas here!!!
Silicone hot pads.. 7" round.. cheap and they work
I like the mousepad idea. I'm going to look for one.
Great videos as always. Keep up good work. Thanks
I practice on an old football. Super rebound
Hi.just wondering..I got a dw go anywhere practice kit yesterday and I find the bass drum pad very hard and just doesn't sound or feel good. Do you have any suggestions?
I use a small stack of newspaper, like a weekly one, or the Sunday edition. Why? For control. If I am tearing up the newspaper, it means playing "into" it, instead of "off it". If I am not tearing up the newspaper, it means the opposite. It's like playing on pillows (which I also do for the same), but you have a more visual impact on your technique. It works, and you can still recycle the newspaper after.
Phone books were the BEST! I loved to see the whole in the center for a crater . When it reached the center time for new ones. I have also mentioned truck tires nailed to wood and drumsticks forged from construction rebars. ALl around the cheaper and most outrageous ideas gained the most followers.
Now a practice pad WITH a stand us $25.00 ! Where is the incentive.?
I found that the a school notebook makes a pretty good practice pad.
I just googled practice pad and thought there's gotta be something cheaper than 40-50$ practice pads. To be honest I think these are belonging to the category in the instrument industry of overpriced items, but that has something to do with monopoly of the big brands I guess. Your idea with the mouse pad was perfect, exactly what I was searching for. And where I wonder how I didn't think of such a clever, simple idea ;)
Actually, Remo weather King 10-in practice pad is pretty incredible, it's got screws to tighten them up or loosen up, has incredible snare like feel to it, has a rim (plastic though) and a real weather King head on top, cost around 22 or $26. Got one in New York in 1989 for 15 bucks still have it and practice on it all the time. It's a bit more expensive now but nowhere near like other brands, and it's by Remo! You can get one on amazon.com or wherever :)
i use the book one Its epic
You can buy neoprene with an adhesive backing on Ebay. Peel and stick it to an old plastic dinner plate and trim it. Your snare stand will hold it perfectly. Cost: Less than $4 bucks.
I tryed the yogo ball as a practice pad but to much rebound
thanks!!
Pizza box is great for brushes
genius, thank you. But where to get a mousepad in 2023? :-P
Very helpful thanks bruh
Glad this helped! Thanks for watching.
02:46 There's an ant on your floor. 🐜
Me and our snare line played on the School floor during my sophomore year in high school and our principle said hey, could you please go to another shade.
Next time you buy pizza, save the box for some great brush practice
That tiny insect on the carpet almost came a cropper lol
My drumming videos are my bed for bass and my mouse pad on a DIY table for snare and thats all i need. Check them out :)
My computer chair works much better than any practice pad I ever owned
I'm sure you will find amazing woodworking plans on the Stodoys plans website.
2:45 theres bugs in your carpet!
I was scrolling through the comments hoping someone saw that
Those brushes tho...
Why do you sound like you are trying to make a deep voice
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Bro did anyone else but ballin see the ant
Hitting a cat in a Petco pad
Bruh, you have ants in your carpet!
Sean M omg he does!
anyone else see the ants on the floor at 2:45