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Sasquamo

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:43

Been playing for about three years now, but really, that doesn't mean anything. I play percussion in my schools top symphonic band, play in jazz band, and got into drumline on the tenor drums. Jazz is my favorite though. But as I've said how long you've played doesn't matter, I've played drums three years and I'm already one of the top percussionists in school. On the other hand, I've played piano for ten years, and while I am accomplished and well above average in ability I know a couple people who have only been playing six or seven years and are much better than me.

micky

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:34

some experience playing..... but was much better on bass so that is what I stuck with.

The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:33

Played for seven years now, starting at the age of ten. Started with copying Phil Collins drumming on early Genesis albums and soon could play several of their songs or even albums. After discovering more bands, I got progressively more diverse and creative etc. and now I consider myself as a far above average drummer

Three biggest influences are:

Mark Zonder, Phil Collins and Bill Bruford.

RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!

Dim

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:25

I know a couple of beats.

Logan

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:19

Well, not a very interesting story, but...

I've been bashing away at it for most of my life. I'm better with a chicken drumstick than a wood one, though. When I was little, my dad used to tell me not to play with my food. Guess he just didn't recognise my potential. I played the heck out of chicken, sausages, asparagus, broccoli, and just about any other food I could get my pudgy little prodigy hands on.

Later on I got a job with some friends at the local butchers. Bored as we were, we would go into the meat locker and play the meat. Those slabs of bovine carcass sounded pretty good being slapped around.

From working at a greasy spoon before, I was really good with those mallets for tenderising meat -- double-mallet action. Boom-ba-ba-boom.

Anyway, so we started a Butchershop Quartet (percussion only) and played the local butchers in exchange for all the head-cheese we could handle. "Beat the meat" attracted more people than we could have ever imagined, but the head-cheese took its toll on our health and we retired.

I do still play the skins every once in a while, but stick to chicken skin, oh, and pork rinds.

Ah, those were the days. I can tell you, Hamburger Concerto has never sounded better than with real hamburger. Squishy.

Squish, squash, squonk.

So, that's my story.

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Posted: July 24 2007 at 21:19

I expect that most people who vote in this poll will be in the 1-5 years range. As well, look out for those .1% of people who say they have 20+ years experience, because you can learn alot from those people (if you are one of them please do all of us drummers a favor and write about your journey or any tips you can give others.)

I would put myself in the 10-15 range. (i had originally put a short summary of my drumming experience but since its actually boring, who knew?, ill just leave it out )

Edited by SoundsofSeasons - July 30 2007 at 13:41

1 Chronicles 13:7-9

Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.

Poll Question: What would you rate your Drumming prowess?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
I've never even touched one, its too scary	3	[13.04%]
Eh, I guess i know a beat or two	5	[21.74%]
Surfer rock anyone?	2	[8.70%]
Im beginning on my own, with a self teaching book in hand	0	[0.00%]
Im taking beginner lessons with a teacher	0	[0.00%]
I've got 1 year under my belt, im starting to get drums	2	[8.70%]
3-5 years in, and I can JAM!	1	[4.35%]
6-8 years, my parents and/or friends think im pretty good	2	[8.70%]
8-10 years; suprising creativity, knowlege, and speed	3	[13.04%]
10-15 years; kicks the crap outta most mainstream drummers	3	[13.04%]
15-20 years; fluent and graceful, possibly a music major	0	[0.00%]
20+ years: LOOK OUT NEIL PEART!	2	[8.70%]
This topic is closed, no new votes accepted

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Sasquamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 828	Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:43
	Been playing for about three years now, but really, that doesn't mean anything. I play percussion in my schools top symphonic band, play in jazz band, and got into drumline on the tenor drums. Jazz is my favorite though. But as I've said how long you've played doesn't matter, I've played drums three years and I'm already one of the top percussionists in school. On the other hand, I've played piano for ten years, and while I am accomplished and well above average in ability I know a couple people who have only been playing six or seven years and are much better than me.

micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46838	Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:34
	some experience playing..... but was much better on bass so that is what I stuck with.
	The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip

Bj-1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Offline Points: 31613	Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:33
	Played for seven years now, starting at the age of ten. Started with copying Phil Collins drumming on early Genesis albums and soon could play several of their songs or even albums. After discovering more bands, I got progressively more diverse and creative etc. and now I consider myself as a far above average drummer Three biggest influences are: Mark Zonder, Phil Collins and Bill Bruford.
	RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!

Dim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 17 2007 Location: Austin TX Status: Offline Points: 6890	Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:25
	I know a couple of beats.


Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 36788	Posted: July 24 2007 at 22:19
	Well, not a very interesting story, but... I've been bashing away at it for most of my life. I'm better with a chicken drumstick than a wood one, though. When I was little, my dad used to tell me not to play with my food. Guess he just didn't recognise my potential. I played the heck out of chicken, sausages, asparagus, broccoli, and just about any other food I could get my pudgy little prodigy hands on. Later on I got a job with some friends at the local butchers. Bored as we were, we would go into the meat locker and play the meat. Those slabs of bovine carcass sounded pretty good being slapped around. From working at a greasy spoon before, I was really good with those mallets for tenderising meat -- double-mallet action. Boom-ba-ba-boom. Anyway, so we started a Butchershop Quartet (percussion only) and played the local butchers in exchange for all the head-cheese we could handle. "Beat the meat" attracted more people than we could have ever imagined, but the head-cheese took its toll on our health and we retired. I do still play the skins every once in a while, but stick to chicken skin, oh, and pork rinds. Ah, those were the days. I can tell you, Hamburger Concerto has never sounded better than with real hamburger. Squishy. Squish, squash, squonk. So, that's my story.

SoundsofSeasons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 08 2007 Location: Arizona -- USA Status: Offline Points: 221	Posted: July 24 2007 at 21:19
	I expect that most people who vote in this poll will be in the 1-5 years range. As well, look out for those .1% of people who say they have 20+ years experience, because you can learn alot from those people (if you are one of them please do all of us drummers a favor and write about your journey or any tips you can give others.) I would put myself in the 10-15 range. (i had originally put a short summary of my drumming experience but since its actually boring, who knew?, ill just leave it out ) Edited by SoundsofSeasons - July 30 2007 at 13:41
	1 Chronicles 13:7-9 Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.