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08-25-2006, 02:25 PM
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This is for a three piece band situation. The main song I sing and play is Fire by Hendrix to test out a drummer.
Can the TB wisdom mention some other tunes that can be done bu a trio with the bassist(or guitarist) doing vocals?
Thanks in advance,
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08-25-2006, 06:23 PM
|  | put a bird on it | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Minnesota | | i'd say rush fits your stipulations and if the drummer can do that, then he's in 
of course, i don't know if any drummer can handle neil's drumming
otherwise rock and roll by led zepplin is cool |
08-25-2006, 10:32 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY | | | I would start much simplier. Play any 12 bar blues, see if he can announce the changes and hit the friggin' 1 |
08-25-2006, 11:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City | | | Some advice from someone who does time on both sides of the kit:
Oldrocker is right. Being able to play "Fire" well isn't a great metric. It's a great song but drum-wise there's nothing tough about it. But then, you didn't mention what kind of music you do. If you're a Hendrix cover band, maybe "Fire" is where you should begin. But I would immediately do "Wind Cries Mary" afterward to see how quickly this drummer can tone it down.
I was able to nail Rush's drum parts long before I could play blues properly. Having chops and stamina isn't the same as having a good ear, good dynamics, and an attachment to the music itself. If you're interested in finding this stuff out (and you should be), you're better off doing some kind of music that isn't absolutely charted out down to the note. Blues is great for that.
All of that said, having one or two songs to play through is fine because it does show how well his ears are (as well as how your ears are). But use that stuff as a starting point. |
08-26-2006, 01:03 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinboro, PA | | | Are you a cover band? Pick your three most diverse covers. I'd say just test him on your material... if he fits, he fits. Pretty obvious.
Original? Try jamming... see what he does.
Jamming in general. If any musician can hold there own a jam, they are usually talented.
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08-26-2006, 08:30 AM
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I'm no big fan of the song, but I think Radar Love by Golden Earring is a good one to test a drummer out. The shuffle in the verse is a good test of their groove imo, it's amazing how many drummers I've heard not get that part right. |
08-26-2006, 10:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City | | | +1 on Radar Love.
That reminds me of Rosanna by Toto, which can be tough if you aren't paying attention. The shuffle feel in that song is fantastic. |
08-26-2006, 11:47 AM
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08-26-2006, 11:50 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medicine Hat | | | Thanks for all the insightful answers.
I mentioned Fire as the main one because I find most drummers don't have the stones to play it properly. I also agree with whoever mentioned blues. Also, I can sing and play Wind Cries Mary.
Someone asked if it is covers and/or originals? Well both actually but this is just in a jam scene situation.
I'll give Radar Love a rip when I get time to learn the words. Already know the bass.
Thanks again TB!
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08-28-2006, 12:24 AM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | Anything by the Meters. See if he can get that shuffly-marching funk down. Lots of subtlety there but heavy mandate for groove. Plus you can jam them out to see he fits.
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08-28-2006, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DaftCat This is for a three piece band situation. The main song I sing and play is Fire by Hendrix to test out a drummer.
Can the TB wisdom mention some other tunes that can be done bu a trio with the bassist(or guitarist) doing vocals?
Thanks in advance, | U cud play the sped up RHCP version of Fire, thts pretty fun 2 play 4 a drummer. |
08-28-2006, 09:27 PM
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08-28-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blisshead | great video
All great drummers, but Steve Gadd was the best.
Back to the original post. Hendrix Fire is an easy tune for a drummer. These are my choices. Ive been playing drums for 25 yrs.
Every Breath you take - The Police This song will test a drummers sense of time. Very simple rock beat but to keep it going in time for the whole song is difficult.
Black Dog - Led Zeppelin - Odd time, lots of breaks
Rush - 2112 - can be done on a 5 piece drum set
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