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Finale on my laptop... It is amazing and writes the percussion score for you.

3 kits that I spent quite a bit of time on, getting the sound just the way I like it.. 1) Ballads, swing/pop, slow jazzy grooves, etc... 2) Classic Rock, Hard Rock, etc... 3) A duplicate of "2" above, but with Tom #2 assigned as a loud Cowbell (thus, making my kit into an old school 4-piece kit.)

What has helped me? Even as... well... a NON-drummer? (never had a lesson in my life)... My E-drums module has a "built in teacher" mode, I guess you could call it that! Alesis Nitro Mesh module has a really cool feature in the "Practice" mode. From there you have dozens of sections...

I played trumpet for decades, starting out in the late 60's in elementary school band, middle school, etc... and learned very quickly that trumpet players have MASSIVE EGOS. If you can't play a certain lick by {famous jazz trumpeter} then you are worthless. If you can't hit the high "C" (above...

Oh yeah... It's a proven fact! I think it was 1985 when Honda came out with the first V-Twin design. Everyone freaked out and was like, "That's an imitation Harley!" etc... :rolleyes: But as Honda proved... Their liquid cooled take on the V-Twin engine was a masterpiece, and the damn things...

Yup... Been riding since around 1982. All I've ever owned were Hondas. It's just the way it is... 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750. Still in excellent condition, with 42,340 miles and counting! B)

I remember the rubber pads from years ago, but nowadays I prefer mesh, as you can tweak the heads and tighten them a little to your taste. I also prefer nylon tip 5A's as the I was told the nylon tip would be more gentle on the mesh head.

Uh... Self explanatory...

Thank you.... Honest and straight from the heart? I honestly have no idea what exactly I was doing besides trying to play a type of marching band cadence. All I can do is learn more and more from everyone on this forum (but yet --reversed-- as I am a Lefty).

Thank you! :D The "bold print" L and R lettering in my original post are accents on the 1st beat, if you tap your feet like a march.

So, I ended up creating sort of a Marching Band cadence without knowing it? Cool! :cool: I was in HS Marching Band back in the 70's... I played Baritone and (briefly) doubled on 3rd Trombone. I always loved the drumline and all the various snares, quad-toms (I think that's what they were...

As you all know, I am mainly a guitarist, trumpet player, keyboards, etc... and doodle with drums (and as bizarre as it may sound - LEFT HANDED - while everything else I do is right handed). Anyway, I came up with this exercise pattern off the top of my head and don't quite get what I am doing...

The main reason for an electronic kit? Happy Wife = Happy Life! :lol: For 36 years, I have been begging for an acoustic kit (flipped around Lefty). "NO... NO... NO... NO... You already have a trumpet, cornet, trombone, tenor sax, 5 guitars, a bass, and now a full size Yamaha keyboard. Plus...

Remember the classic "Funk #49" and "Walk Away" from the James Gang? Check out the original drummer back in 1971 behind Joe Walsh. Jimmy Fox played traditional grip, and played such incredible fills, rolls, etc.. Wow!! :D (1) James Gang - Walk Away (1971) - YouTube Edit: Sorry... You have...

True.... But it just won't be the same no matter how hard The Stones try to pull it off. Led Zeppelin disbanded after John Bonham passed away. Rush disbanded after Neil Peart passed away. ...just sayin'

Noooooooooo, it can't be!!!! Say it ain't so!!!! :crybaby:

Thank you... I was taught lefthanded drums by a friend back in the 70's in high school. Never had a "Pro" lesson in my life. I just picked it up and try to play freely and loosely and... well... you choose the word. Edit: That goofy You Tube video was just me, being me... I was trying to show...

Speaking as a lead guitarist, believe me... You had better play that famous guitar solo, spot on exactly note for note, or the crowd will let you know very quickly! For a drummer, they are the heartbeat of the band! A drummer can throw in an occasional Flam or a quick snare & tom pattern, to...

Sorry for the quality of the video... I should have zoomed out a little more, so the very top of my head wouldn't be cut off. Oops... Anyway, this is just me goofing around with my Alesis Nitro Mesh kit, LEFT HANDED, and showing the 3 favorite settings that I have programmed/saved into the...

Sorry everyone... My mistake (as seen in the title of this tread). What I meant was using two different PAIRS of sticks. You're playing hard rock, so you use a 2B. You're playing country rock & folk, so you use a 5A... etc.. etc.. etc... All at the same gig, in a band that plays a little of...