Another "Pizza" story - again
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Sure have a hard time believing I'm ever going to make sounds that even I want to hear!!!
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Wow Mark, LOL
I would say you need a hobby, but.....
I would say you need a hobby, but.....
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Well, we know that I DON'T need a girlfriend.
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You guys are tough on him for sure. I will say that he was not really married, sorta like going to camp in the spring of 2010.
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Pizza, you probably do need a girl friend, but not one- several. Then you wont get so involved.
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Pizza, you probably do need a girl friend, but not one- several. Then you wont get so involved.
Batchelor: Definition; Man who comes to work from a different direction every day.
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Well, we know that I DON'T need a girlfriend.
Whatever, we all need a pizza .... now and then.
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
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Pizza, you probably do need a girl friend, but not one- several. Then you wont get so involved.
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
You know, at least ONE of you smartasses could have pointed out that I had the Toms mounted incorrectly.
I knew it was wrong, but really scratched my head - the guy had assembled them (not knowing how) so he could take a picture of them.
Then it hit me, he had the mounting arms reversed - the LONG part of the arm goes in the kick drum - not into the Tom!
I had to figure it out on my own...
That's better. Spent 45 mins fixing all of this, then about 40 mins on my lesson.
Sure have a hard time believing I'm ever going to make sounds that even I want to hear!!!
I knew it was wrong, but really scratched my head - the guy had assembled them (not knowing how) so he could take a picture of them.
Then it hit me, he had the mounting arms reversed - the LONG part of the arm goes in the kick drum - not into the Tom!
I had to figure it out on my own...
That's better. Spent 45 mins fixing all of this, then about 40 mins on my lesson.
Sure have a hard time believing I'm ever going to make sounds that even I want to hear!!!
I prefer having the cymbal to my right side. Or, get another larger one and put it on your right and keep the smaller one where you have it.
Do you know how to tune the drums?
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Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
I knew they were mounted wrong. I figured the first pic you posted was from Craigs list.
I prefer having the cymbal to my right side. Or, get another larger one and put it on your right and keep the smaller one where you have it.
Do you know how to tune the drums?
I prefer having the cymbal to my right side. Or, get another larger one and put it on your right and keep the smaller one where you have it.
Do you know how to tune the drums?
Tune them? I thought so, but I can't get the snare to sound right. Wasn't gonnna worry about it right now.
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
If I go somewhere with this, I'll get a large ride cymbal and it'll go on the right.
Tune them? I thought so, but I can't get the snare to sound right. Wasn't gonnna worry about it right now.
Tune them? I thought so, but I can't get the snare to sound right. Wasn't gonnna worry about it right now.
If they didn't give you a drum key with the set, you need to buy one. They are inexpensive. The key will allow you to adjust the tension on the drum heads. Lightly tap your drum stick on the drum head close to each rod. At the beginner level, this is not all that important.
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
If I go somewhere with this, I'll get a large ride cymbal and it'll go on the right.
Tune them? I thought so, but I can't get the snare to sound right. Wasn't gonnna worry about it right now.
Tune them? I thought so, but I can't get the snare to sound right. Wasn't gonnna worry about it right now.
If they didn't give you a drum key with the set, you need to buy one. They are inexpensive. The key will allow you to adjust the tension on the drum heads. Lightly tap your drum stick on the drum head close to each rod. The tension at each rod should sound the same.
At the beginner level, this is not all that important on the toms. But most important on the snare if as you say it isn't sounding right to you.
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Yea, I have the key. Damn, no idea the snare drum was so LOUD!
I THINK I am progressing... going to hire the guy at the local music store for about 3 lessons to make sure I'm holding my sticks right and have him just kind of guide me a bit here.
You know, make sure I get off on the right foot!
I THINK I am progressing... going to hire the guy at the local music store for about 3 lessons to make sure I'm holding my sticks right and have him just kind of guide me a bit here.
You know, make sure I get off on the right foot!
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Yea, I have the key. Damn, no idea the snare drum was so LOUD!
I THINK I am progressing... going to hire the guy at the local music store for about 3 lessons to make sure I'm holding my sticks right and have him just kind of guide me a bit here.
You know, make sure I get off on the right foot!
I THINK I am progressing... going to hire the guy at the local music store for about 3 lessons to make sure I'm holding my sticks right and have him just kind of guide me a bit here.
You know, make sure I get off on the right foot!
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
There's a **** on the side of the snare drum to adjust the tension on the snares. They need to be fairly tight. Lower the snares, adjust the tension and then raise them back. Be careful not to force it too tight.
Thanks!
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Put some headphones on while listening & drumming to your favorite tunes and YOU can be Ringo Starr.
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Yuup, got the 'phones and am using my instruction book from the music store and found some tutorials on Youtube that help.
It also helps to scrutinize the accomplished drummers out there .... but unfortunately, most times, the cameras at concerts ignore the drummer.
WHY is that?
It also helps to scrutinize the accomplished drummers out there .... but unfortunately, most times, the cameras at concerts ignore the drummer.
WHY is that?
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
Originally Posted by waldig
You guys are tough on him for sure. I will say that he was not really married, sorta like going to camp in the spring of 2010.
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Pizza, you probably do need a girl friend, but not one- several. Then you wont get so involved.
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Pizza, you probably do need a girl friend, but not one- several. Then you wont get so involved.
Batchelor: Definition; Man who comes to work from a different direction every day.
Yeah go ahead and open up this can of worms..... you think you had problems with ONE.... try several, LOL, you will never see such a mess in your life and if you value your vehicle I would not recommend dating several women at once!!! Now if you can do that and them not know about maybe, but it's a small world and women talk.. is all I'm saying.....
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Re: Another "Pizza" story - again
OK... now crank up some music and play along. You'll get bored just doing the lessons.
I've been playing since I was 6 (42 years). My drum rig is now a beast of a rack full of acoustic drums & electronics.
I've been playing since I was 6 (42 years). My drum rig is now a beast of a rack full of acoustic drums & electronics.