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How do you tell a Drummer....
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"Every gig will be like your spouse farting loudly in public, but maybe the marriage is worth it."
No marriage is worth that
No marriage is worth that
Wasn't it Chet Baker who said "It's tough to find a drummer who's better than no drummer at all"?
I dunno, works for me. That's some funny s**t. I wonder if I can make a GIF out of it . . . . .
I don't know all of you, so I'd have to pass on any advice. All I know is I'd rather stay home than play with an electronic drum kit / drummer, and I don't care who's on the stool.
Ah, mate.
You're all New Zealanders.
You're all New Zealand men.
And you're older New Zealand men.
And you want to talk about your feelings!
Yeah-nah, you're completely forked.
You're all New Zealanders.
You're all New Zealand men.
And you're older New Zealand men.
And you want to talk about your feelings!
Yeah-nah, you're completely forked.
Hes been playing drums for 10 years? How bad is he? You like the laid back feel and you guys play together just for fun? How good do you want him to be, seriously, for a situation like that? I'm missing something here. What was the one cover song you felt like he just couldn't grasp? Trying to get an idea of competence level of him.
why not suggest that both drummers get together and maybe work out where both drummers could share drumming duties so both can have some enjoyment which your said is the main aim of the band
Band discussion about the drummer. If all decide that it would be in the bands' best interest to move on with a different drummer, have the BL break the news to your drummer (assuming you're not the BL).
No - I think he's been in the band about 10 years... he's never claimed to be the greatest drummer and I (or the rest of the band) certainly don't expect him to be either.
over the years I've played with some really good drummers and some average to bad drummers - and I'd put him above average.
it's not the end of the world I know and I can live with it if he stays in the band... I guess being a closet drummer myself makes it more difficult because I know how I'd like him to play some songs.
the particular song in question is Tears for Fears - Everybody wants to rule the world... it has sort of an off beat pattern going on the hi-hat and he couldn't really get that right or the kick pattern.... but in saying that what he was playing did kind of work and people listening to us probably wouldn't know if the drummer was playing the right or wrong beat to the song
There are other songs too that he doesn't get quite right, but again that's me probably nit picking
as I said we are a part time band and only do about 8-12 gigs a year and last year we only did 5 due to covid - we're certainly not in this for the money or the fame!
Well, that laid back/stress free attitude just left the building.
Naaaah. Convincing other bandmates to fire one guy: I've yet to see one case in the amateur/semi-pro world where this works out. There's always friendships/long term musical relationships involved and you'll quickly become "the bad guy" even if you are right. Been there.
My advice: Start a side project with the backup drummer.
My advice: Start a side project with the backup drummer.
Also, this whole situation could hurt the drummer's feelings...which reminds me of a song by my favourite kiwi band.
Your chances of getting any meaningful changes from the drummer are about zero. Your realistic choices are talk to the band about replacing him or quit.
Best advice ever! Or just leave. I like playing with people where everyone would notice. Actually none of them would be having these issues. Every consideration would be the best presentation of the music. Then if anything is suggested it's taken in that light. If no one else cares why play with them?
Been there.
Weak drummers are mostly hopeless unless they are young with lots of time to practise.
It takes a lot of effort to master drums.
If you have a good replacement go for it you will enjoy playing so much more.
Weak drummers are mostly hopeless unless they are young with lots of time to practise.
It takes a lot of effort to master drums.
If you have a good replacement go for it you will enjoy playing so much more.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
There is another active thread here where the drummer complaining about the bassist, and the consequences is to tell the drummer to shut up.
Best thing is to have the group listen to a recording and comment together on everything.
Best thing is to have the group listen to a recording and comment together on everything.
