Recent content by AZslim

I'm very happy to see people pay attention to drum tuning! I was beginning to think the people who really cared were other drummers. I really try to stay on top of keeping my drums in tune.

Thanks all. My middle finger wants to lead and my index finger when playing faster, my index finger wants to make the long stretch to the different strings. I figure since I'm at that awkward stage where everything is new anyway, I might as well work on a technique that will help me play...

I'm trying to start out by alternating my index and middle fingers. I'm thinking if I get into this habit now, it will make it easier to play faster later. My question is do you usually start with the index or middle finger? For example, if you are playing 16th notes, would you play the 'one'...

Thanks for all the feedback on this. It's really going to help my drumming AND bass my playing.

Shuffles are simple to learn but hard to master on the drums, if that makes any sense. I'm guessing I will find that to be true with the bass as well. I don't like bass players who try to put too many notes into them, and I know the feeling is mutual. Too many notes, it sounds like crap, putting...

Thanks.

I never seen it put this way before, it makes sense.

I'm getting embarrassed as a drummer. You people are listing things like: Transportation Show up to practice on time and sober Keep time Listen to the band I've never considered myself a great drummer and these things to me are as basic as: Bring a bass with at least 4 strings on...

Crap. No gigs for me.

Good info. Thanks. Do you like to lock in with the bass drum or play around it?

Hi all, Don't really know what forum to put this in. I'm a drummer just learning the bass. I'm learning primarily to be a better drummer. I'm tired of being on the outside looking in so to speak. I want to communicate with the rest of the band in their language. I also think knowing what it's...

Hi everybody, I'm a drummer learning bass. I want to see how the other half lives. I think it will really help me be a better drummer, and who knows, I might get addicted to the instrument. I bought an Ibanez SR530 and a little Fender 60 watt amp for practice. I"m taking lessons from a...