Having Trouble Firing the Drummer!

[QORC]

getting fired from a group? It's so common that nobody should really stress on it. can it be unpleasant? it can be, but you don't avoid what needs to be done just because it's difficult to do. you do it as professionally and respectfully as you can. and you move on.

I realize some people have no balls. Hence the premise behind the movie "Up in the Air". I'm too much of a wussy to fire someone directly, so I'll find some other douche way to do it, or better yet, get someone else to do it for me

 

[Spidey2112]

Training your drummer
Your drummer isn't playing out of time or cancelling gigs out of meanness; this is a natural behavior for drummers. Your drummer may also nip and bite band mates too. However, if your drummer continues to nip, and rush, your drummer will grow up thinking that it's OK to have sloppy timing or to nip friends, family and strangers alike. A vinegar-water solution and some behavioral training offers you an effective and gentle way to manage drummer’s timing and reliability.


Vinegar Solution
Too strong of a vinegar solution may irritate your drummer’s skin, but may improve hygiene. Try a solution of 1/8 part vinegar to 7/8 part water, such as 1/8 cup of vinegar and 7/8 cup water. You may increase the ratio to 1/4 vinegar and 3/4 water if the drummer does not respond to training with the weaker vinegar solution. Avoid using more than 1/4 part vinegar. Only use distilled white vinegar for drummer training. Pour the vinegar solution into a new spray bottle that has never held chemicals.

Technique
Have the spray bottle nearby when you are playing with your drummer. If Bonzo nips, Or plays too many fills say, "No nipping!" or "Leave space!" and spray him in the mouth. Continue to do this as your drummer nips or lags; consistency is key to this training. Avoid spraying the eye region, since vinegar can irritate the eyes. Keeping the spray bottle on a stream setting will help you avoid accidentally misting your drummer in the eyes.

Firing your drummer
If the decision to fire the drummer has been reached, definitely aim for the eyes.

Hilarious. I didn't even know my cat could play drums.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I would sit down with each drummer separately and discuss expectations. Based on that, decide if either is a fit. Length of time in the band isn't a factor.

 

[brianrost]

A drummer I've worked with was once fired from a band mid-set.

While playing in a bar, he noticed his girlfriend was dancing with an audience member. He threw a drumstick at the guy but missed and cold-cocked someone at the bar instead. At the end of the song, the bandleader went to the mike and said "Let's hear it for our drummer Billy. It's his last night with us!".