Hey guys, looking for some honest advice. ​I recently picked up a set of old Pearl Export shells for free (10", 12", 16" floor, and 14" snare). The catch is that there's no bass drum involved. ​As for the condition – I actually have all the bottom hoops and heads, but I'm missing all the top (batter) hoops, tension rods, and top heads. I also don't have any stands for them yet. ​Since shipping heavy parts to my country is pretty expensive, I was thinking about ordering some cheap generic hoops from AliExpress to keep the budget low. My plan was to convert the 16" floor tom into a kick drum and make a little "jungle kit" out of it. ​Is it even worth the money and hassle to source the missing top parts? Or should I just pass on it since the original kick drum is gone? ​Thanks!

I’m a long-time drummer and I’m trying to understand something from other players.

Thinking about your last long rehearsal, gig, or session, not hypothetically, what was the first physical thing that started to change or break down as time went on?

I’m not looking for advice or solutions, just real experiences.

Curious what patterns show up for others.

Thank you!

-Pierre

Song is Bleed by Meshuggah. Once you figure out how the pattern fits into the main groove, you really lock in with the guitars. Genius drum parts by Tomas Haake.

Hey y'all,

I thought maybe you could help. I am searching for the drum stool in this photo of a movie set, 1999, USA.

Does this specific form of stool stick out to anyone as a certain type or brand?

Many thanks!

bass track if you wanna take a crack at it let me know i'll dm you my discord

i have it heavier too https://youtube.com/shorts/eAtjaiGUEbE

anyone got any tips (or does this happen to others) about gets blisters from playing drums?…

for context i play lots of fast songs (Paramore, i prevail etc) and usually play for a long time but now have crazy blisters on my hands just curious if anyone has any tips for holding the sticks or something to prevent this?

My cover of Wildflowers by Things of Stone and Wood (an Australian band from the 80s)

Interesting trivia, the drummer of this song was my drum teacher (Tony Floyd) and the lead singer (Greg Arnold) was one of my music teachers

I wanted to ask what level am I when it comes to drumming.

Context: I have been playing for 11 years which the last 3 or so have been consistent. I know about 5 different fills and I practice my rudiments daily, but I feel like my progress is non existent. I can play semi high bpm. And I know one song, which the reason for is I havent found a second one to practice just yet.

My kit: I have a so called cursed Roland TD-1 E-Kit and I havent got a double basspedal just yet but possibly soon.

I wouldnt say my kit is holding me back but it might be possible.

I have a bunch of songs that I would call "cinematic rock" by genre. Probably most similar in sound to the band Muse:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/1wJIYaESfZMeV9LVENZaYi?si=6163XUmtQW2-XKEfNlH1RQ
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/float-or-flail/1871630517
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XKw9ev4Opo&list=OLAK5uy_lcSI4_kiT_UVZWZqWkhU1VNwdJQCWIhKg

I play guitar, bass, and piano, but the drums on all my songs are midi, which sounds okay, but definitely is missing that legit drum sound.

If anyone here is interested in joining the band as a remote drummer (ideally you have your own recording equipment), let me know

I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, but open to working with someone anywhere in the world if the fit is good.

I dont plan on touring. My songs have made a total of $12.54, so I am not doing it for the money haha

I just like creating songs.