![]() ![]() ![]() He could play Bonham, Moon (I know you don't consider these guys as the pinnacle of drummers), he could also do jazz, funk and even orchestral. This is because I once knew a drummer that could have been the next big drummer. Firstly though, I'm actually pretty au fait with drums as an instrument. It wasn't.I also forgot you were a drummer. ![]() Hiya Jeff, I'm sorry if you took my opinion as an afront to drummers. A, B, C etc can also be put in to alert to major changes in the arrangement as well. The rest does not have to notate the complete feel etc, so the drummer can basically do his thing feel wise but just make the important hits and stops etc.Sections e.g. That really helps if you get lost reading a chart like that. If there are any vocals present as well a big help is to just have a few lyrics written above the stave here and there in the right places. There is no getting around the fact that the drummer will still have to play but keep an eye on the chart. if there are horns in the band or accents are important to the music. They seem to be still around!īack OT a very basic chart could be written with just the melodic phrasing of the very important hits,phrases and stops that need to be played e.g. Hey when drum machines first appeared in the 80's that is what they said then. It would take 6 months to program what he can play in a few seconds and even then it won't sound quite the same.ĭrummers are the pulse and the groove in the music and will never be obsolete and they are not going away anytime soon. Check out Dave Weckl playing with Chick Corea Elektric Band to get an idea. The feel and groove is just sublime and virtually impossible to replicate. (why would you!) Nothing actually compares to the sound and feel of a live player either in the studio or live. I don't need to midify anything or replace anything. Mine are ready to go in the studio at any time. As a drummer of 47 years! with a beautiful sounding kit (Sonor Rosewood) recording them is a dream for me. A, B, C etc can also be put in to alert to major changes in the arrangement as well.īen's comment sounds like it could be from someone who obviously does not play drums or understand them that well. They seem to be still around! Back OT a very basic chart could be written with just the melodic phrasing of the very important hits,phrases and stops that need to be played e.g. Check this out if you don't believe me: Drummers are the pulse and the groove in the music and will never be obsolete and they are not going away anytime soon. It would take 6 months to program what he can play in a few seconds and even then it won't sound quite the same. Ben's comment sounds like it could be from someone who obviously does not play drums or understand them that well.
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