Thanks for all of these concise tips. I've been playing for about a year, and I am always finding myself tinkering with the position of things. I don't think I've seen throne positioning explained so quickly and easily. Mine was a bit too far forward, and I had a feeling this may have been the case, as my upper body wanted to recline when I practiced fast double bass.
I moved my hi-hat closer to me to use my weight more to hold it down rather than effort. Never really considered this aspect of setup. It also seems to give me a bit more space between the hands when playing a ride on the hi-hat. Thanks.
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I have my toms mounted to the left in front of the snare drum off the bass drum. This leaves me space to put my ride cymbal over the bass drum right in front of me. If that isn’t a more ergonomic or comfortable way to set up your drum kit, I don’t know what is.
I started playing drums in 1995 - and i've never altered my setup. I liked how Steve White ( Paul Weller ) and his brother Alan from Oasis had theirs so I copied them and it was like Yep thats it. One up two down. I love having the ride RIGHT THERE.
+DrumChannelOfficial *Thanks for the pointers.* As a singer, I've a height requirement for the stool to impact abdominal expansion as minimally as practicable, therefore provide space for lung expansion through synchronicity of rib cage and diaphragm (witness +tarasimonstudio). As a trad-gripper, I prefer specific center-drum and rack-tom angles; I also use a Samurai right-hand grip (after the correct grip for Japanese swords) just behind center of gravity on marching snare sticks such as the VIC FIRTHⓇ/Avedis Zildjian Co. SRHN Ralph Hardimon CORPSMASTERⓇ with nylon tips.
One thing I've never understood is why most drummers have their toms that are in front of the snare about 4 to 5 inches higher than the snare. Now I haven't played for 45 years but back then I kept my toms just and inch or two higher than the snare so when I reach for the toms I'm not reaching into a wall. I'm just getting back into playing now. Any tips about tom heights?
Depending on the setup, [the rack toms] clearing the bass drum can be a challenge. This is especially problematic for kits with large toms - you don't want the bottom of the toms hitting the bass drum. Easiest solution is to raise the toms.
Buddy rich would say anything that isn't exactly how he did it was wrong. Buddy rich would tell you to tilt your snare away from you and add a floor tom for the sole purpose of holding a towel, which he did most of his career
Thanks for your no nonsense, student-centered tutorial. Excellent.
Thanks for all of these concise tips. I've been playing for about a year, and I am always finding myself tinkering with the position of things. I don't think I've seen throne positioning explained so quickly and easily. Mine was a bit too far forward, and I had a feeling this may have been the case, as my upper body wanted to recline when I practiced fast double bass.
I moved my hi-hat closer to me to use my weight more to hold it down rather than effort. Never really considered this aspect of setup. It also seems to give me a bit more space between the hands when playing a ride on the hi-hat. Thanks.
Great point! Glad we can be helpful!
Thanks for your advice!!!!!!!!!!!
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@@DavidOakesMusic I wondered why my hihat never felt right, getting that sorted asap.
Thanks Mike!
Great video, thanks!
I have my toms mounted to the left in front of the snare drum off the bass drum. This leaves me space to put my ride cymbal over the bass drum right in front of me. If that isn’t a more ergonomic or comfortable way to set up your drum kit, I don’t know what is.
very good lesson
I started playing drums in 1995 - and i've never altered my setup. I liked how Steve White ( Paul Weller ) and his brother Alan from Oasis had theirs so I copied them and it was like Yep thats it. One up two down. I love having the ride RIGHT THERE.
Love Steve White, amazing drummer, never knew about his brother being Oasis drummer👍
@@wannabeadrummer Alan played on the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th albums before being replaced by Ringo's son Zak Starkey.
+DrumChannelOfficial *Thanks for the pointers.* As a singer, I've a height requirement for the stool to impact abdominal expansion as minimally as practicable, therefore provide space for lung expansion through synchronicity of rib cage and diaphragm (witness +tarasimonstudio). As a trad-gripper, I prefer specific center-drum and rack-tom angles; I also use a Samurai right-hand grip (after the correct grip for Japanese swords) just behind center of gravity on marching snare sticks such as the VIC FIRTHⓇ/Avedis Zildjian Co. SRHN Ralph Hardimon CORPSMASTERⓇ with nylon tips.
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Stuff we never thing of!! TY
One thing I've never understood is why most drummers have their toms that are in front of the snare about 4 to 5 inches higher than the snare. Now I haven't played for 45 years but back then I kept my toms just and inch or two higher than the snare so when I reach for the toms I'm not reaching into a wall. I'm just getting back into playing now. Any tips about tom heights?
Depending on the setup, [the rack toms] clearing the bass drum can be a challenge. This is especially problematic for kits with large toms - you don't want the bottom of the toms hitting the bass drum. Easiest solution is to raise the toms.
You didn’t mention positioning the angle of your rack Tom’s. Very critical point missed
Most other pros I see suggest placing your snare first...but you don't. Why?
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Is this what buddy rich would say?
Buddy rich would say anything that isn't exactly how he did it was wrong. Buddy rich would tell you to tilt your snare away from you and add a floor tom for the sole purpose of holding a towel, which he did most of his career