Sunday, July 23
Hey guys,
loads of you have been asking me how sticks can affect the way you play.
here's a short guide book.
Nylon heads,
They're good for "ping"ing cymbals.
They work well as they got a nice full all rounded sound.
They're also good for normal drumming as they tend to have more bounce.
Wooden heads,
So far as i know, they damage my skins, and cymbals...
But if you're playing in live performance, get those thick ones.
YES! they make a difference, but make sure you're playing on someone elses kit. :D
There also are different heads shapes, Round, Arrowed, Blunt.
I know that rounded heads are good for rolling, and are mainly used in marching bands.
Arrowed heads are mainly used in the drumset, most efficient, tend to have a bouncier feel.
Blunt heads are for toms/ snare in marching/ concert bands. They are thick and are very loud due to a large surface area.
So far i've tried out several sticks.
Zildjian Playing with fire Jazz series,
There are 2 types, the thick and the thin.
The thick is quite hardy, it lasted me 1 year, but that was before i became hardcore.
The thin lasted me 1 month. it broke and hit my head.
Weight : Very Light
Price : $16.47
Location : Yamaha Plaza Singapura, Yamaha Thompson Plaza
The Carlos nylon heads 6A Rock sticks.
Never use these. If you want cheap sticks, use the Carlos Rock wooden heads.
I heard they are more hardy. I bought 3 pairs of Carlos 6A rock sticks, it took me 3 days to finish them all off...
Either the tips fell out or the sticks just broke.
I used them for a gig, i had to change sticks after half a song.
Weight : Light
Price : $6.50
Location : Most small music stores
Vater 7A Manhattan,
The 7A Manhattan is a nice pair, its a good to use hardy set.
The 7A Manhattan has nylon heads, which mean they are Cymbal-safe.
Lasted me 1 month, but I went super hardcore with these pair, Rim shots, China smash, Broke my hi-hat...
Weight: Medium Light
Price : $14.00
Location : Yamaha Plaza Singapura, Yamaha Thompson Plaza, Most small music stores
Vater 5B Pro Rock
I'm not sure if they are 5B or 5A, they feel 5B though.
They are my current pair.
Very full bodied, its abit on the heavy side. But they have a very powerful feel when u hit the snare, or toms.
it is very balanced and has a long shaft. so its good for hardcore rock playing :D
Weight : Heavy
Price : $14.00
Location : Yamha Plaza Singapura
Pro.Mark 5A (forgot the name)
I read that Pro.Mark is supposed to be very hardy.
But i used it for like 5 mins, and the first one broke on me...
I must have had bought a lemon.
Its rather light for a 5A.
Weight : Medium
Price : $17.37
Location : Yamaha Plaza Singapura, Yamaha Thompson Plaza
Lazer 5A
The sticks is hardy, a bit heavy.
The weight gives it a very nice powerful feel, like the Vater 5B Pro Rock.
Its Wooden Tiped, so its good for live performances.
Economical and powerful.
Weight : Medium Heavy
Price : $8.00
Location : Some small music stores
22:53
Myner
Sunday, July 16
hey, i finally have found out what i wanna buy for my drums already
I wanna do something like trivium's drummer's set... take a look...
Minus the cymbals HAHA.
Okay, i want a 9 piece set... 7 piece would be okay but a 9 piece would blow my brains out.
A 7 piece would consist of,
1 bass
1 snare
4 toms
2 floor toms
A 9 piece would consist of,
2 bass
2 snare
4 toms
2 floor toms
YAH YOU GET WHAT I MEAN WOOOOO
okay i need to save up $100 more to get another drumset to complete a 9 piece. $$$
I'll show you how worth it, it would be to buy the drumset that i have
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carlos full size was $550 when i bought.
1) Hard ware
cymbal stand (boom) - $58
cymbal stand - $55
Hi-hat stand - $70 +/- (not sure)
Snare stand - $80 +/- ( not sure )
2) Toms
Carlos 8" and 10" tom rack is going for $200
my toms are 12" and 13"... so if i were to find, it would be around $250 - $280
Floor tom - no idea about price, but in proportion - $120 - $150
3) Snare
14" snare carlos - $120
4) bass drum No idea about price also, but give it $300
5) Cymbals
16" crash carlos - i would price it at $70
18" ride carlos - i would price at $80
14" hi-hat carlos - i would price at $85
if you count the total cost...
$58 + $55 + $70 + $80 + $250 + $120 + $120 + $300 + $70 + $80 + $85 = $1288
OMG I JUST SAVED $738
I have nothing left to say
But...
To donate to me... i need $100 more... haha
Donate to my " i wanna see him play on a 9 piece " fund.
Just look for me in school and give me a donation. =P
Btw... a 7 piece would only cost $200
01:36
Myner
Sunday, July 9
I'm feeling much better now, the fever has wore off.
The soar throat has finally lifted.
All thanks to modern science and medicine...
(i'm still on anti-biotics...)
17:26
Myner