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Standing on a bassdrum
- Thread starter Lyske
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Drummer also quit
but yeah tomorrow we practise so I'll find out how well it will go 
If he has a spare backup bass drum or something that's no big deal if it breaks, I'd say practice the move before you try it on stage. A lot. And then maybe you should practice it. And then practice it some more. Without your bass at first, and then with, and finally while playing it. And then you should think about practicing it. Preferably with a backup bass that you won't be too upset about breaking either. After that, you should plan on practicing the move.
Jumping on the drum spontaneously without heaps of practice and I agree with most of the other posters, you're looking at a pile of broken gear, bones, and probably relationships. But if you've drilled it and have it down, go for it.
Jumping on the drum spontaneously without heaps of practice and I agree with most of the other posters, you're looking at a pile of broken gear, bones, and probably relationships. But if you've drilled it and have it down, go for it.
Long clumsy dude on a small practise amp,
I'm a small girl on a big bassdrum,
should be way less able to tip over
(or that's what I hope)
i dont need a lighter to light a ****ing fireeee.
First off don't jump, step up.
Im assuming you are aware of the risks .
I jumped on top of an acoustic b400 or something amp and the cab wobbled and almost fell over. If i fell and broke the amp(which i borrowed, luckily the owner wasn't in the crowd) that would've been extremely embarrassing.
Luckily it got a lot of applause, so it was worth it. but remember, your only going to think that jumping on the bass drum was worth it as long as you don't fall and break something.
First off don't jump, step up.
Im assuming you are aware of the risks .
I jumped on top of an acoustic b400 or something amp and the cab wobbled and almost fell over. If i fell and broke the amp(which i borrowed, luckily the owner wasn't in the crowd) that would've been extremely embarrassing.
Luckily it got a lot of applause, so it was worth it. but remember, your only going to think that jumping on the bass drum was worth it as long as you don't fall and break something.
Have you done a search for "bass drum platform for stabilizing bass player jumping?" I'm sure there are plenty of plans out there. Certainly, nothing could possibly go wrong with the drummer's idea....
I'm just going to step on it,
I think that if I would you I wouldn't be able to get on the bassdrum
I'm that small, which sucks a little bit but I'm getting used to it (160cm if you wonder, dunno what it's like in inches)
I'm just going to step on it,
I think that if I would you I wouldn't be able to get on the bassdrum
I'm that small, which sucks a little bit but I'm getting used to it (160cm if you wonder, dunno what it's like in inches)
If you're small, it should be okay unless the drum is just a cheap piece of crap. Our lead singer is around 150 pounds and he gets away with it, but the bass drum is one of the sturdier variety. Have drummer ensure that all the bracing hardware is nice and tight. If it cracks, hey, it's part of the show! Stage props don't last forever.
Rick Auricchio
Registered Bass Offender
5 feet 3 inches.
My biggest fear would be cymbal stands, upon which one could cause impalement. Puncture wounds are especially susceptible to infection and are difficult to treat. Cuts, bruises, and even broken bones are less serious.
If you build a step/shelf arrangement in front of the kick drum, then disguise it as well as possible, it would be far safer. How about a step as high as the diameter of the kick, with an extra head on the audience side of it? They'd think it was a thicker drum.
I've attached a crappy drawing. It wouldn't take long to build. You might also use a rope-light to decorate the audience side of step frame. If you can't hide it, exploit it!
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it's better if the singer does it... your job is way too important for acrobatics. if you want applause, PLAY YOUR ASS OFF!!!!
(or maybe Moon Walk around the pool of blood while the singer slowly dies)
(or maybe Moon Walk around the pool of blood while the singer slowly dies)
Singer also plays guitar and she probably headbanging so hard at that moment that she falls on the floor (or nearly falls on the floor)it's better if the singer does it... your job is way too important for acrobatics. if you want applause, PLAY YOUR ASS OFF!!!!
(or maybe Moon Walk around the pool of blood while the singer slowly dies)
Not a good idea as stated by nearly everyone else forget it getting up on the riser is more than you'll need. Standing on a kick drum isn't going to make you cool your bass playing should be catching their attention. If you bust your a** you will be remember for that! And gloried on you tube no doubt for all the world to see.
I was expecting this to be YOUR idea, not his. If my bass player (I'm the drummer) stood on my bass he'd get a drumstick colonoscopy.
A lot of drummers I know that even bass drum spur positioning can affect the tone of the bass drum depending on the hoop pressure, so I imagine they wouldn't like the idea of having an extra 180 pounds on it.
A lot of drummers I know that even bass drum spur positioning can affect the tone of the bass drum depending on the hoop pressure, so I imagine they wouldn't like the idea of having an extra 180 pounds on it.
