Drummers who twirl their sticks

[JRA]

when i've played bigger shows: sometimes the drummer could get away with it: just to be, well...showy. but i'm usually doing jazz gigs/shows these days and the drummers don't seem to care about that (twirling the sticks): i'n sure there are those cats who can, but at a jazz show it's not cool to be too flamboyant...until it's time to solo, maybe. having said that, there are many jazz guys who have 'affectations' that serve the show.

but i would advise: groove first.

also: once you've seen it, it's not so spectacular...less is better than more, IMO.

 

[Callused Finger]

if the guy whips ass he can twirl all he wants.

 

[el_Bajo_Verde]

What's the equivalent of this for a bass player?

I hope it's not slap...

 

[CryingBass]

I saw Tony Williams twirl his sticks a couple of times over the years ( I think ).

No gimmick there....

 

[5StringBlues]

tiny weenus?

 

[CryingBass]

And shouldn't you be finishing that book?

 

[BlueAliceOasis]

If he played as he was supposed to, then there's no harm in it.

 

[BlueAliceOasis]

Another drummer at the wrong gig.

Sinatra does that to a person sometimes, what can I say?

 

[two fingers]

I'm with the crowd. Twirl all you want as long as you don't over play and don't miss a beat. If the whole night sounds like tennis shoes in the dryer then just shut up and play.

 

[rodl2005]

If he stays rock solid and ain't in a dinner music situ... every song I'd no doubt find it annoying. ...but still. .if he's rock solid.... I'll put up with it.

 

[Watchootognbout]

What's the equivalent of this for a bass player?

I hope it's not slap...

Spinning your bass behind your back.

 

[CryingBass]

Another drummer at the wrong gig.

The look on the bass player's face alone is priceless. Thanks for the laugh.

 

[Matt O]

Spinning your bass behind your back.

 

[stringthrough]

He won't be twirling those sticks once you fire his sorry *ss!

 

[Bass'd on a true story]

Definitely super cool if they are good at it.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Why is it that some of them are surprised that this happens?

 

[edencab]

I guess periodically for effect is okay.....constantly would bug me, out of the corner of my eye....it would be like if you did the big bass slide to start and end every chorus.

 

[Stewie]

What's the equivalent of this for a bass player?

I hope it's not slap...

I spin my upright sometimes, but the cord tends to wind up around the peg if you do it more than once. Gotta get a wireless

 

[tgriley62]

Another drummer at the wrong gig.

Don't do drugs kid's!

 

[Rocker949]

The look on the bass player's face alone is priceless. Thanks for the laugh.

You're welcome.