Ross Brown Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Our new drummer wanted to go over ten of the songs we played after our first gig together with him. He had some good suggestions. The most disturbing however was a suggestion that we played the wrong chord progression for a particular song. I don't mind that he thought it was wrong (it was). What bothers me is that he told us what we played and then told us what we should have played. :freak:All this from the drum chair. I find that impressive. He has a good ear apparently. He may be in for a long ride.... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Sounds like drums aren't the only instrument he knows. Good luck with the new guy. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 A drummer who knows music. That's great! You'll have to include him in conversations. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yours is obviously more than just a drummer. Sounds like he may be good for the band Ross. Or, maybe . . . The drummer I work with is happy with a bottle of beer and a booby-mag. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 A drummer who knows music. That's great! You'll have to include him in conversations. We will. He plays keys too and teaches a high school rock band at a local high school. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Way cool ! Our drummer plays a bit of guitar as well, and it does help overall, especially since he's also the only "schooled" musician of our lot Sounds like a keeper, Ross "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 He's a keeper Ross! You are going to have to step it up and that's always a good thing. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Our drummer plays some guitar. A few years back we learned he was taking piano lessons (not sure if he still is). He doesn't get specific with us (fortunately the rest of the band is pretty sharp as well), but he knows his stuff. It's a good thing for us. He's also not adverse to a bottle of beer. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 During my last practice, the drummer stopped in the middle of a song and said, "Aren't you guys supposed to be tuned down for this song?" We all looked at him and said, "no" almost in unison. He then replied, "Oh, I guess that's why I play drums." At least he knows it, the first step is always admitting you have a problem Glad to hear your guy has a head on his shoulders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 You should have told him he was wrong just so he knows his place. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 You should have told him he was wrong just so he knows his place. Considered it.... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 You should have said "we picked the wrong guy...we should get a drummer and not a guy with a brain" That one is a keeper, is hard to find a drummer with a brain. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That one is a keeper, is hard to find a drummer with a brain. They share one. I have a hunch it's from Abby somebody. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 What hunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 A point often missed by drummers is that percussion is supposed to be musical and an accompaniment to the rest of the band. if you want to be a better bass player its not worth persevering with a drummer who is not musical, unless you have a very good reason to do so. You will spend all your time trying to do his job. Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 He's also not adverse to a bottle of beer. This may be the most enjoyable statement made in the thread so far. Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That one is a keeper, is hard to find a drummer with a brain. They share one. I have a hunch it's from Abby somebody. What hunch? BRILLIANT! My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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