Any drummers here?

Merlin5 · 25 May 2017 at 18:49

I know it's mainly guitarists here but I'm sure I recall one or two veterans here and some just starting out. Anyway, I had some free time today and thought I'd put a little random lesson together for anyone interested, or who plays in blues bands like I do.

This is a blues shuffle originated by Steve Gadd. But it's played differently from the standard way of all right hand on the ride cymbal. In this particular variation, the right hand sweeps back and forth between ride and snare, playing a softer snare ghost note as a subtle pickup just in front of the main accented backbeats/rimshots.
I also put my own little twist on it as well. Enjoy!

Part 1 explanation

Part 2 Demo with song

easyrider · 25 May 2017 at 19:07

Awesome

Merlin5 · 25 May 2017 at 19:18

Thank you easyrider

BriT · 25 May 2017 at 19:23

Pretty cool

Use to drum myself but stopped as had to sell my kit as i moved out my parents.

What kit is that?

Merlin5 · 25 May 2017 at 19:30

It's an older model of the Roland VDrums, it's the TD9. I got it from gumtree last year. I was lucky though because with all mesh heads, a hi-hat stand thrown in and an extra cymbal pad it was only £700. I gig on my acoustic kit but the vdrums have been invaluable to me for home practise

ianh · 25 May 2017 at 22:17

I had a TD-12 brain with Jobeky hardware, a phenomenal setup but had to sell it all after it sat boxed up and unused for 2-3 years due to lack of space

Those are quite good little breakdowns there Merlin, a nice teaching aid. The only thing I'd consider is using the kit sounds rather than the acoustic sounds in the 1st vid but it doesn't take anything away from the vid.

NickK · 25 May 2017 at 22:29

To my left is a Roland TD6 XK (+ additional cymbal) with mesh heads (same as yours).

Hehe.. lemme 'splain: https://youtu.be/T1j1_aeK6WA
Silky.. and I could listen this on repeat: https://youtu.be/ohlFjyCE0gA
... https://youtu.be/pwyO1qr0edI

Like Benny Greb..
Spongebob.. https://youtu.be/3SziF4mesPA
Real.. https://youtu.be/X28M9yJRoM8

Merlin5 · 25 May 2017 at 23:01

ianh said:
I had a TD-12 brain with Jobeky hardware, a phenomenal setup but had to sell it all after it sat boxed up and unused for 2-3 years due to lack of space

Those are quite good little breakdowns there Merlin, a nice teaching aid. The only thing I'd consider is using the kit sounds rather than the acoustic sounds in the 1st vid but it doesn't take anything away from the vid.

The only reason for that is because of the way I have it set it up. I've got a line-in going into my Zoom Q3 from the kit in order to hear the kit sound. But when I speak, I'm using the Q3s built in external mics which only work when the line-in is unplugged.

Rimsy · 25 May 2017 at 23:27

I've got a TD9 too. Love it and like you say totally invaluable for practicing without getting lynched by the neighbours...
Had a look at the vid but no sound currently - will have a proper look tomorrow!

Rimsy · 26 May 2017 at 23:09

That's really cool! Like you say really nice to play once all the ghost notes "click". Have to admit the shuffle track is one I generally skip when playing along with the built in songs on the TD9 but not any more!
Thanks a lot for sharing.

Merlin5 · 27 May 2017 at 02:12

You're welcome Rimsy, glad you like it!

Yeah that shuffle track is a bit naff but it was the first song I picked just to demonstrate. Mostly I play to tracks I added to a Corsair flash drive I bought from OCuK, and it goes into the USB of the TD9.

Roland Butter · 27 May 2017 at 19:04

How can you tell if the drum riser is level ?

The drummer drools from both sides of the mouth.

Such fun, they're not real musicians, really, don't encourage them.

Merlin5 · 2 Aug 2017 at 05:24

nvm.