Hello to all you new members. . . take a moment and tell everyone a little bit about yourself - how long you've been playing, the style of music you enjoy, your favorite drummers, and/or how you found us here at music4drums!

Don't be shy now. . .

I've been playing for about 12 years now - both hand drums and trap set. I have played on several studio projects, as well as with two orchestras here in Missouri - I also enjoy the opportunity to play drums/percussion with several musical theater companies and other groups.

I also play the piano and bass, and I sing bass and occasionally drum as a member of the current world champion men's chorus, the Ambassadors of Harmony.

I enjoy jazz, jazz/fusion, funk, latin, big band swing, rock (but not metal) - and anything with a good musical beat -

My biggest influences as drummers:

Dave Weckl
Ringo Starr
Steve Gadd
Dennis Chambers
Tony Royster Jr.

I look forward to hearing from more of you guys. . . cheers

what do you think of ringo starr's latest you tube crap lol

He seems to have gone quite made

Yeah, personally - I don't really care for Mr. Starr the man. . . but Mr. Starr the drummer has been an inspiration to thousands of drummers - what with playing for the Beatles.

Hey Solitary Tir, how about telling us a little about yourself for the thread?

hi brothers...

im from manila philippines,.i was trying to look for some drumless tracks.then i saw link then i cliked it.hehe..its nice to have this site around here..ive been playing for 6yrs now,i started playing when i was 13.became a profesional drummer when im 17 yrs old......im currently travelling in asia with my band right now...

i enjoy mainstream jazz,funk,modern rnb songs..and some rock songs..as much as possible im trying to listen to different genre of music..i heard it will help u to improve your versatility as a drummer...hehe..but most of the time im listening to jill scott's album..i like the groove of her songs..

my biggest influences as drummers:

dave weckl
aaron spears
gerald heyward
spanky
cris dave

CHEERS

Wow, what a neat story, zildjian. . . Glad to see that you like the site - so many guys post just once or twice and never come back. By the way, what's the name of your band?

Hey, awesome! I agree with you, Dave Weckl is the man - but who's Cris Dave?

hehe..thanks sir...

they call him..chris"daddy"dave...i dont why..hehe.His concepts and musical phrasing are just out-of-this-world!..but he also has a very strong pocket...

i just wanna ask sir...because i talked to some of the drummers that ive met..i always ask them..how do they approach the music theyre plalying..some of them said..they approach it emotionaly..some..they said.they approach technically..or by "heart"...how about you,how do u approach the music that youre playing?..

if u want to check out chris dave..u can click on this link..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGJOgeNx5pQ

sorry i forgot...SWITCHGROOVE is my bands name..

Personally, I like to approach a song with my heart - i.e., I like to feel the song and play a groove that fits, while still having the technical ability to play whatever comes to my mind. . . I'm limited sometimes by the fact that I'm not perfect, and I don't use a double pedal (won't!), but that's the goal.

I'd encourage you to set up a thread asking that very question in the Drum Lessons forum. . . good question, by the way!

Looking forward to watching the video when I have a bit more time!

Anyone else have a story...

I do use a double peadal but not so much for playing what i call helicopter beats. So striaght 16ths or 32nds. I am a big fan of using my double pedals in fills and/or to play interesting beats not achiveable with the single pedal alone.

In my view (and i dont want to start a arguement here) I think the ability to use a double pedal CAN add a different eliment to a beat or groove.

I realise how debateable this is. If this take the thunder out of MJS's topic we shall move it and have a right old debate about the pros and cons of the double bass drum/pedal

Also my favourite drummers

Danney Carey
Jojo Mayer
Mike Portnoy
Stuart Copeland
Neil Peart

Hey everyone,

I have been downloading some great backing tracks here. A big thanx to the people responsible for this board!!

I have been playing drums on and off for 25 years, it's a great hobby for me. lately I have been really getting into it, even joined a classic rock band to play locally and stuff. I have been playing a stripped down 4 piece kit, and really focussing on feel, I want to see how creative I can be with very little sound sources to choose from. it kinda feels good to sit back and play a nice tight groove to back the band up. I have been dabbling with recording too, rented a TON of recording gear to play around with. There is so much stuff on the market nowadays!! I left it when digital was making it's way in the recording world. The stuff now is simply amazing!! with all these juicy backing tracks, it makes it even more fun to hear yourself playing with some pro acts

Anyway, like the rest of you, am havin having fun playing along to these backing tracks. Glad to be aboard!!

Tony

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Hi, Tam here. Just recently joined up. I'm in my early 50's, been playing since elementary school. So I have a standard elem./junior high/high school orchestra training background. Mostly snare, some tympani, the usual drum section stuff. I didn't play too much on drumsets, our schools didn't do much of that, although I did have an old Slingerland 4-piece that gave me time to get the basics of playing a kit down.

Went to college in Kalamazoo MI in the mid-70's/early 80's, and on a whim, set a goal to play again, on a kit, as professionally as I could get. {Actually, I think someone said I couldn't do it, and I got ticked and decided to prove to them, and myself, that I could, }. Anyway, picked up a Ludwig 4-piece with metal snare and 20" bass, very very basic kit!!!!!! Added to it as time went on, did new hardware, more cymbals, added an upper tom {did myself} and set of large Roto-toms. One advantage of college were all the broke drummers selling their stuff off!!! Went through the bargain drumstick bins like white on rice, any size worked if it was cheap, finally got to using 7A nylon tips as preferred stick.

Dabbled with a small accordion band, some rockers, this and that for a few years while getting my "groove" polished. From all those jams, a bassist I knew had me come out to a country-flavored band rehearsal that he was in. At the time, country was a money-maker genre for live bands. It all clicked in that first night and Timberwolf was born, lived for 4 years and put me and wife-baby through life and me through to graduating college. Timberwolf was very successful, we became a circuit band, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing rounds, playing every weekend for over three years, did some nice venues and outdoor festivals, all that.

From the band, my drum "bona-fides" got me an audition for Stevie Nick's White Dove tour, but Russ Kunkel got the spot. Ah, well .

After I graduated, got a regular job, the band members did the same, and we disappeared. Did mostly sit-ins and temp. covering for drummers for awhile, pretty much stopped playing for many years {about 10-15, yeah, I know long time}. Never lost my love of playing, though.

Recently, an old and good friend drummer-bud had me check out his DD-502, he pretty much like I was, stopped playing "pro" per se, but kept the interest. Short was, he surprised me with an in-the-box DD-502 as a gift and payback for favors done for him, etc etc. So, I'm brushing off a lot of rust now, but really enjoying having sticks back in hand.

My favorite genres are blues and rock {especially older rock}, although I dabble with everything. I feel a drummer should try everything to remain versatile for a pick-up gig out of nowhere.

Favorite, actually most influential drummers for me

Charlie Watts {Rolling Stones}~ the steadiest metronome drummer I've ever heard.
Michael Derosier {Heart}~ the sloppiest, puddling drummer I've heard, but man he had some licks that no one else can copy.
John Bonham {Led Zeppelin}~ only Bonham can be so off-beat and still pull it off right.
Alex VanHalen {Van Halen}~ Gadget guy, and one of the best double-bass kickers around.

Honorable mention to Ringo Starr {Beatles} for how he could ring those cymbals.

Anyway, you said don't be shy, so there it is. Found this site from a list from drumless.com.

Awesome story, Tam! Sounds like you have a lot of knowledge about drums and drumming - I'm looking forward to seeing more from you around the threads.

You're right about Bonham - man, he was no Buddy Rich, but he invented some pretty cool licks that no one else was using at the time(i.e., the triplet between hands and feet).

Your post should seriously count for two or three

Hi guys;
I joined recently. I was a drummer sometime ago and now i'm retired . I'm in my mid 50's. I'm from Puerto Rico. I played mostly in local bands and in the Army in the 70's. My influences are many but Danny Seraphine from Chicago and Buddy Rich are at the top. In my island we have too play so many styles that I was never a master of anything. I used to be just a good drummer in everything. I recently adquire a Roland VH-1 and found it quite good for personal practice, I missed one right hand crash cymbal and I may try to modified this set for that. My original set is still with me, a late 60's Classic Ludwig with 4 mounted toms, assorted cymbals, supraphonic snare, black beauty and double bass drum pedal (single 22 bass drum). Maybe I described better later, for now is in storage, too big to put it up, play and take down. Any way I'm glad to be here!

Welcome, siu, glad to have you here!

You're right - Buddy Rich is incredible. . . a pioneer in so many ways.

You mentioned that you play many styles of music - if you had to pick just one favorite, which would it be?

Thanks for the welcome MJS!
I think "power ballads" followed by some bossanova. It is really not easy to pick one favorite. I do like old and new styles. I used to play with many different styles groups. My least favorites, probably because I played very basic and it was not for the drumset at the time, was merengue and salsa (latin). I enjoyed playing jazz with one group especially a 5/4 piece by Dave Brubeck "Take five".

Hey everyone. My name is Salvador. I'm 17, and I started playing the drums around February of this year. I have never taken a single lesson in my life haha. I like to play Metal, Rock, pretty much anything with a guitar. My favorite drummers are Vinnie Paul, Neil Peart, Lars Ulrich, and The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold.

I am pretty new to playing so any tips would be appreciated. I currently am short on cash so my kit isn't really that great. I joined this website to learn how to be a better drummer, because I love music and it is really fun to make.

I hope I get to know some people around here and I am looking forward to some suggestions from all of you because you people seem to be very knowledgeable about drums =).

Hi, I'm a 52 year old Canadian Male who has been playing for a little over 2 years now other than a few lessons when I was a teen. I'm on my third and final kit now which is a dream come true. Piece by piece over the past year and a half I saved for drum stuff instead of food an stuff and finally I can say I am happy with the setup. Learning daily. The site was recommended to me so I'll have a look around if that is ok. Thanks.

Welcome SRA and DeepDrummer - it's great to have you as members

SRA, don't feel bad about never taking lessons - while I took for a number of years, in my opinion, once the proper framework is laid, you can learn almost anything by yourself.

I'd love to give tips or advice about music and drumming in general - as would many of the other guys here. Feel free to ask any question in the forums - If what you want to know hasn't been addressed, by all means make a new thread!

DeepDrummer, it is more than ok to have a look around - tell us if you see anything you like, or anything you'd like to change.

Cheers

Hi im jack, im 14 years old from victoria, australia.
i have been playing drums for almost 6 years, and i still take lessons.

my favourite bands are killswitch engage, tool, slipknot, foo fighters, red hot chilli peppers and cky (as you can see below).

I listen to these bands the most, but i enjoy listening to brilliant drummers such as steve gadd, vinnie calleouta, dave weckl, john bonham, and youtube drummers (but danny carey is just about my most favourite drummer of all time).

i still use my first kit as money is hard to come by.
its a powerbeat kit with remo pinstripe skins except for the kick which is an evans 3 and the snare, which is a remo cs black dot skin. i play with a pq meinl 16" thin crash, a zildjian zbt 18" crash/ride, a stagg 20" ride, and stagg 14" hi-hats.

So far, i have recorded drums to 3 tracks at school, and im looking to record around 4 more with my band, 'above all else'

i love this site, but im having trouble with the downloads and ive posted a question in the 'drumless track questions' thread.

Agreed about how Bonham could ripple a sound triplet or quadruplet between bass and snare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy could really shuffle.

hiya siu, yeah Seraphine and Rich were great, so were Lou Bellson and {forgot his name} the drummer on the old Johnny Carson show.

Rock on, Zildian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good question about how a drummer approaches the music. You made me think a bit about that. I would say, for myself, the technical dissection always comes first, find the beat, the breaks, the choruses, any guitar solos/leads, breaks/switches in tempo or softer parts , such as that, essentially the "structure" of the song. From there, I'd go with how that song at that time {specifically if I was on stage live with my band/s} determined what I did "extra" or different than than what I would usually do for the tunes. I'd key off my band-mates, the audience, and HONESTLY, once in awhile when the group was screwing up, I'd throw them a drum-lick curve to snap them back {cuz they'd look back at me with a WTF look and I could yell at them to play the damn song right, .}

I honestly don't think I ever approached a tune emotionally, usually from atechnical keep-the-beat and the band together was my way for Timberwolf. They relied on me for a solid, steady prescence, even when they were losing the breaks, choruses, etc etc., and we as drummers know how much hell that can be at times. So, I see a song as being the "policeman" for it, ensuring it goes well to the end, and also ends well.

Nah, solitary, I agree that a double-bass kick sound can add an element to a song that makes it stand out.

Hear ya there, Tony, the onset of comp. imaging and recording is just unreal!!!!! Talk about new avenues, but then I also think of the downside, that it be the downturn of live acts, or live drummers being needed???????

Hiya, Salvador, great to hear from a young dude interested in the "sticks", LOL. If you have a stereo and some kind of CD or DVD player, and a GOOD set of over-the-ear headphones, download some of the tracks available on this site and just jam to them!!!!!! If I may suggest, first just stay with the beat, feel the breaks and tempo changes, just stay basic. Get your foundations!!! Then, start to add your own style, but the basics first.

Go for it deepdrummer!!!!!!!, grab some tunes to play along to while your'e looking around. My favorite right now is Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water so I can force myself back into riding my high-hat.

SRA, grab some of the drumless tracks we have here, and jam to them, great learning tools.

Agreed, what a silly way to get some media attention.

Yeah I've been using the drumless tracks and it really is helping haha. Tam you are great at giving tips. I did everything you said and its working out pretty well, thanks for the help =)

Glad to hear that, bro.!!!!!!!!! Drum on, keep sticking!!!!!

Hi folks,

I'm Paul, I'm 45 and live and work in the north of England.

I started drumming at school for a couple of years and managed to get to the stage of acquiring the basics of timing and fills etc, then I lost interest due to being distracted by the usual suspects during my teens and twenties, then came family and kids etc, so the distraction continued....

So, a couple of years ago I bought a used Yamaha DD50 E set to bash around in my living room and I've recently bought myself a new Session pro DD506 E set which now resides in the recently re-designated guest room (eldest daughter moved out).

Gotta say, for the money this kit is great and has really rekindled my interest. I'd describe myself as an enthusiastic amateur, I have no desire to be a pro, but I'd happily jam with a band.

My interests are mainly Rock (Most genres) and Pop. My drumming idol is the "Professor" Neil Peart and it just so happens that my favourite all time band is......Rush


Nice to meet you all.

Glad to have you aboard, buggerlugs - and I just love that user name

Like the usual suspects part, heard that!!!!!!!!! Electronics, right, Paul? Would be cool if you could give a review of those kits. There's an electronic thread around. In any case, good to meet you!!!!!!!!!! Welcome!!

As well as all the other new drummers who haven't shared their story yet, welcome!!!

Hey everyone,I'm from portugal, hoping to learn more with this comunity.
I have been playing drums for 16 years, I play rock and tradicional dancing bands! For me started as a hobby but on the last years I just started to make it a part time job.

Glad to be aboard!!

Dave!

Hi all,

I just found this site. Wanted to see where to find drumless tracks for one of my sons (who's getting a new Roland kit for Christmas). My 2 boys & I all are all drummers, but this one could use some music to practice with.

Nice to meet you all!

Mick

Hello to both of you! I hope you enjoy the site - if you have any questions/comments, feel more than welcome to let me know!

Hello, my Name is Jano i´m drummer from chile.
Thanks

Hey all, I'm Sevrin. I'm a multi-instrumentalist from Sydney Australia that is getting back into drumming after a little break!

Welcome to Music4Drums, Sevrin and Jano - hope you enjoy the site!

Welcome, all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry christmas from australia
seasons greetings to all!

Hi!
Paulo From Portugal!

Glad to have you, Paulo - it's always great to hear from members
outside the U.S.!

Hi. I'm a newbie here. I like funky blues (upbeat stuff) and some jazz (saner stuff). Bin drumming for a couple years off and on due to injuries. I'm in Ontario Canada. I sure would like to see some funky stuff like Dr. John stuff (food for thot, You swore, (everyone wants to git rich right away)Right away or danceable blues like Ana popovic (girl of many words, Love fever, Love me again) or James Brown (Cold sweat)or anything upbeat with a funky twist. Stuff like that. Drumless if possible. Looks like a cool site. Mind if I set a while? Oh yeah and Happy New Year fellow Drummers!!!!

Welcome, deep and paulo.

hi, I'm new. my name is Febby from Indonesia and I'm female I play drums for 4 years (since I was 15). My influence is Thomas Lang, Dennis Chambers, and Akira Jimbo. I used to play all-around, but currently I'm playing in a metal band.

Please visit my youtube channel. I like doing cover songs > www.youtube.com/visualgroove

Nice to be here.

Welcome feb, glad to have you here!

Hey guys, I'm Joseph. I found my way here on the lookout for backing tracks, and wasn't disappointed!

I've been playing for only a year, but people tell me I'm halfway decent for my age (16) and my experience (but I'll have you know that my double strokes stink!). I love drumming rock/metal and funk, but I can play a little jazz and a little Latin as well. I like to think that when I'm drumming I mix it all up a little bit! I'm not in a band or anything, but maybe someday if I find the time, the talent, and other musician friends. Until then, I'm just playing as a hobbyist.

Like most, I'm into your often-mentioned "drum-gods" like Bonzo (Zeppelin), Moon (The Who), Peart (Rush), Copeland (Police), Smith (Chili Peppers), etc. I also am very fond of Ulrich (Metallica) and McBrain (Iron Maiden) in the Heavy Metal arena. More often than not I'm on the lookout for skilled drummers who AREN'T super famous who are in small bands, on Youtube, etc.

Hi, feb and Jeaux, welcome.

Jeaux, check out Tony Royston Jr. on youtube, an up and comer on the drumming scene.

Hey all - The tracks are great!

Im Aaron - I started playing drums as a little kid beating on whatever I could around the house. I would often practice just patting my legs while sitting down and tapping my feet, since I had no kit.

Got my first and only kit when I was 12/13 - its a ludwig. Deep red sparkle to it. 2 toms mounted on the bass, one floor. Snare, hi-hat and ride. It was the zildjian scimitar setup.

I was really into Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews band right from the beginning. So thats mostly what I learned to play.

Replaced my hi-hats with whatever he was using at the time. I think its a K-dark custom on the bottom and dyno beat on top. I added a small splash and avedis medium crash(wish I had got thin)

I went on to march in high school and really dug corps style snare drumming - so I went to march at corps when I was 15/16 and unfortunately didnt make it through the season due to a surgery I had to have while about to go on tour.

After that I developed hand problems and had to give up playing, which broke my heart.

Started playing guitar around 17/18 and thats what Ive been doing til now.

I got my set out of storage and started playing again this year. Man I miss that. It feels so good to play.

Im getting some a new mic to record my kit - so Im looking foward to it.

Its amazing to me that I can sit down to play drums and be almost 100% comfortable without playing for months. Yet everyday guitar is a struggle.

Anyway, sorry that post was so long - thought Id introduce myself on the forum. Thanks!


Achase4u

Happy to have you hear, Aaron (and even happier that you rediscovered drumming).
Welcome to the site

Cheers

Aaron!!! that was me when i was little!!!
drumming on anything i could find and tapping stuff on my legs and tables... nice to have you here.

Me too. . . haha - I used to take utility buckets and cardboard boxes and beat the heck out of them with unsharpened pencils

hahaa yeah mjs, i think that most drummers start out with a little 'natural rhythm' where they just play on random objects. I remember playing drums on a plastic suitace that i had with sticks and pens... i sounded a little like a snare drum....
good times

hey people =]. My name's Daniel and im from Southern California. I'm korean (south of course in case u all were wondering) =]
and i'm kinda a noob cause i started playing drums around two years ago. XD but i think i'm decent for a noobie. XD. ummm i have a Roland electronic drum set... i don't remember which one. (i'll look it up and tell u guys later) =]
and currently, i am living in an apartment so... i kinda can't play my drums (GRRRRR so frustrating!!! i miss playing!!!) and we're bout to move soon so... I CAN'T WAIT! =]

I love most types of music but i love Rock and Metal the most (not like heavy screamo metal though...)

Um... My Favorite Drummers of all time are
The Great Mike Portnoy (of course)
Thomas Lang (of course)
Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan of Avenged Sevenfold
Dominic Howard of Muse
Joey Jordison of Slipknot
Cobus Potgieter aka Deedlebag on Youtube
Travis Barker of Blink 182 and +44
and i think thats it... lol. =]

and i'm kinda thinkin about doin a cover of some songs once i move so... i'll try my best to put somethin on youtube sooner or later. =]

oh and one last thing. XD. I play my drums using left lead but... i play a right handed drum set. and i tried flipping it so that my drum set would be a left handed set... but... my feet didn't quite work. XD

ahh nice
some of my favourite drummers in there
mike portnoy, joey jordison and domonic howard are really good
glad to know you like em
enjoy yourself

hello all...my name is ashok..hav been playin playin drums for jus 2.5 years..as u can guess..jus a beginner..i have a tama rock star 5 piece drumkit..paiste 502 14'' hi hats..pst5 16'' crash..paiste 302 16'' crash..paiste 502 20'' ride...and i bought iron cobra double pedals recently...well..thats abt me..
my fav drummers include:
mike portnoy
neil peart
daniel erlandsson
chris adler
dennis chambers
thomas lang
buddy rich
steve smith
steve gadd
dave lombardo
nicko mc brain
scott travis
the list is long as u can c...
i listen to..as u can guess very well..DT,rush,maiden,priest and so many more...

Hi all!

Name is Mike. Been playing religiously for about 2 weeks now.... ...but seriously, about 30 years......just bought a little Roland TD-4K set and am enjoying beating them up without having the family or neighbors freaking!

I'm a huge Neil Peart fan.....one of the most technically proficient drummers I have ever heard.....influences include Peter Criss, Sib Hashian, Nick Mason, Tommy Aldridge and Sam Casey (next door neighbor when I was a kid....played in a local band around town and would let me and his kid play his old drum kits...ahh the memories!!).

Musical taste is pretty much straight out rock and roll! Good drumming music for me includes Boston, Kansas, Harlequin, Rush (like I'll ever be able to reproduce that!), Toto, Van Halen, etc.

Glad I found this site and will have some files to upload soon.....

Later!!!

Glad to have you as a member, and I hope you enjoy the site!

Cheers

Hey guys, =D

My name is Chris, a little bit about myself
been playing for around 10 years
Started playing when i was around 15,became a professional at right around 18, My father as well as my father-in-law were professional musicians, I guess you could say I'm following the dynasty they've laid before me lol, While more influenced more on the metal and hard rock side, I still have a feel for what I refer to as the "forefathers" some of my biggest influences would be Terry Bozzio, Joey Jordison, of course Buddy Rich, Abe Laboriel Jr, JoJo Mayer, Danny Carey, lol pretty much anyone with the heart to breakthrough the gap and change a song from awesome to epic

Hey fellow drum lovers,
My name is JDog and I am a drum addict Been playing since I can remember (my dad was a drummer). Currently touring with a country act (YEEHAW!). Trying to introduce the double pedal to the country scene, LOL!!! I love anything musical, not too into the real heavy stuff though (maybe I'm getting old?). Influences - John JR Robinson, Gavin Harrison, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, basically everybody else.

JDog

Where to start. I've WANTED to play the Drums for as long as I could remember. But I came from a poor family and it wasn't an option. As the years went on I joined the Marines(Aviation Radio Repair), then got married. Being married to a Mexican woman, she is from Mexico, I had to travel a lot to see her and still work here in the states. All my money was tied up in travel back and forth from Missouri.

Last year In January, I finally got my wife's immigration paperwork done so she was here to stay. Payed cash for my house(It's a Mobile Home) but it's payed for. Then I bought a Motorcycle. Finally having money to spend on the things we wanted I even bought a 65 inch tv that takes up half my living room wall. But I still couldn't talk my wife into letting me get a kit.

Last year a friend of mine needed a singer for his death metal band. Well, I'm not much of a Death Metal person, but I told him I'd cover till they found another singer. I did that for a couple months. Didn't like it. That music always sounds exaggerated to me. She liked the idea of me being in a band even when she didn't like the music, but I still couldn't talk her into letting me get a kit.

Then in December of last year, a friend of mine brought over his rock band set and let me borrow it. Lucky for me, his ps3 crashed. Well it only took a minute for me to get addicted to playing the drums. Did that for two months playing all the songs(250+) on expert and finally talked my wife into letting me get a kit. That was one month ago so I've played the drums for about a month now, and I can't get enough of it.

I even have my Tama drums hooked up to my PS3. I can play rock band on my acoustic drum set. I'm going to make some videos of it Saturday if I get another cymbal stand by then. I've also created a PC program that when plugged in I can add sounds to my drums. I'll explain more about that later, but it's SWEET.

Well that's me.

Fisrt of all, welcome to music4drums. . .

And awesome story, Smokin; I'd be interested to know more about the program you created.

Whereabouts in Missouri do you live?

Cheers

I live here In Nevada Missouri. I work as a production supervisor at a sheltered workshop. Just got home, getting ready to jam here in a minute. I'm going to try some new sounds over my drums today. I still like the machine gun snare I have set up.

That program I was talking about is nice. Still in BETA as I get it configured to be as user friendly as possible. You can add a sound to any of your drums with a sensor on them. You can preset a song to change to whatever you want after a certain amount of hits. It's hard to explain, but you can have it set up to play an explosion when you kick the kick drum 37 times,( In the middle of the song), if that's what you wanted. Every fourth hit, ETC.... You'll be able to use the pedal to switch sounds for free play. Have it set up to only work when the pedal is pressed. There's so many things you can do with it. Well time to jam.

So where you from?

Hello, my name is Anderson, I'm from Brazil. I came here I present. I play drums for 10 years, I am a teacher of drum and live as a musician here in my country. Who wants to give all my videos, follow the link here below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjiDmnphWo0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YUbqb7IhuM&feature=related

Leave comments please!

Welcome to the site, Anderson. . .

Hope you enjoy all of the great stuff we have here - and I'm looking forward to watching your movies (hopefully tonight).

HOLA! (I don't actually speak spanish...but I'm learning in school so...)

My name's Sean. I'm 18 years old and have been drumming since I was 12. I love drums to death and is one of my passions I'll take with me through life. I play on average 1~2 hours everyday (for about the last 2 years because I started out not too sure about the drums...) I've performed with my school friends playing the anything from the classic GNR Sweet Child O' Mine to Secondhand Serenade (*shivers*)

I have an electric TD-6V drum kit and am off to university soon.

My influences are Mike Portnoy, Thomas Lang, Darren King (Mutemath) and Dave Grohl (I know he plays guitar but he used to drum + I love foo fighters).

My YOUTUBE influences are Mike Johnston, Cobus Potgieter and Vadrum (don't know his name).

PEACE

im defloc i listen to death metal, hardcore and still enjoy classics

I'm Insurgeant. I have been playing the drums going on 2yrs(if you don't count pots and pans lol). Drumming has been something I have always loved since I can remember. I currently have a Tama Imperialstar drum set with a Zildjian A custom fast crash and Zildjian ZBT high hat and crash/ride. I am adding 3 more zildjian cymbals to it as well as a double-base pedal. I love and play all generes of music. I used to march drums in my High school marching band. My greatest influences are Neil Peart, Jacob Armen, Chris Brok, and many others.

Hello I am a huge Rock fan (of the 60, 70, and 80's) I love Rush Led zeppelin, Guns N Roses, and Van Halen are my tops and my Favorite drummers would be Neil peart, Alex Van Halen, and John Bonham. I have been playing the drums for 5 years now ! happy rocking!

Hey everyone, Just found this site, By the way, I'm a huge fan of blink 182

Hey guys,

I'm new to this forum, and I must say this site is heaven for a drummer or even a musician who is looking to expand his music abilities. I've been playing off and on for about 25 years now, I switched to guitar/songwriting but still have an acoustic kit and an electronic drum kit. I'm not the greatest drummer but I still love to jam.

When I found the drumless tracks it really kicked the drummer back into me, thanks MJS and Jim for the tracks! I was hoping to find some drumless tracks w/out a lead melody vocal track. (and possibly a click in the left ear?) Are there any out there?

Anyhow, I'll be posting more soon, I've got a lot to read up on since I'm new to the forum Take care, all the best...

ricky

Howdy all,

I've been on this site for a few months now, but I'm only finding the time now to actually contribute. I've been playing for 15 years, almost entirely in rock bands, but I've also played with a couple of metal bands, an acoustic singer-songwriters club & a Samba-based street percussion troupe, playing the world famous St.Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.
I guess my strengths would be groove & feel, I play a double bass pedal, but only for small segments that need an extra layer, or to build a momentum towards the end of a song etc, as for fills, I'll let you guys decide.
I'm married with 2 kids, and my kit is set-up in my 9 year olds bedroom, so I don't get much time to practice. When I do sit & the kit, I mostly play what comes to me, just free grooves & fills, whatever comes into my head at the time. I don't spend much time developing my skills as I only have a limited amount of "drum-time", I play what is fun & enjoyable. Over the next few months I hope to get my act together & record me playing over selected drumless tracks from this site (Thanks MJS, Jim1453 & any other uploaders!!!) & I am also working on my own ambient/atmospheric rock project (Think along the lines of the band "This will Destroy You") & hope to upload this as soon as it's done. I might do a video of me soloing first though, so keep & eye out & try to be nice!! ;D

Keepin' time,

Paddy

P.S. Nice to see one of Ireland's best drummers, Graham Hopkins, in this month's Modern Drummer!

Greetings from New Hampshah,

I usually play to my own stuff but I got some new hardware in my studio recently and needed to test it out. Instead of loading one of my projects, I thought it'd be fun to see if I could find some drumless tracks on the 'net. I had Weckl's old stuff once upon a time (it's in a box somewhere) and wound up finding that (elsewhere, actually). But along the way, I stumbled on this site. Obviously I have a lot of looking around to do.

About me: I'm currently 35. Started playing coffee cans with tinker toys when I was 3 and haven't looked back since. Started piano lessons at 5, formal percussion lessons (school, groups, and private) around 8 or 9, started playing for pay (mostly orchestral gigs) not long after that. In junior high started getting really into jazz and latin jazz. Got to play with some of the greats in high school (you'd know some of their names), did a couple overseas big band tours, etc. Came very close to going to Berklee (they offered me a nice deal) but decided playing as my primary source of income wasn't for me. I fly airplanes for a living now and play on my time off.

For the most part I play jazz, latin jazz, blues, and church gigs (CCM stuff). I also play a little piano and a little bass. I've got a Noble & Cooley kit with a mix of cymbals (mostly Sabian), and a lot of toys (congas, djembe, and a whole closet full of goodies). Wish I played more but life sure gets in the way sometimes.

Influences... all over the map. Weckl's name keeps coming up and he was an early influence of mine, but since becoming an adult I have moved more towards the musicality end of things and focus less on the Weckl / Coliauta / Chambers / Donati techno-monsters. That said, lately I've really enjoyed Cliff Almond's playing with Michel Camilo. Musically speaking, I dig Jeff Hamilton a lot for big band or small. These days, if I had to pick between Rich or Bellson, I'd go with Bellson. He was nicer anyway .

As for non-drummer influences, I'm partial to great trumpeters. Dizzy Gillespie is way high on my list, as is Wynton, Arturo Sandoval (he belongs in the Weckl category sometimes), earlier Maynard and Miles. Love salsa, too. And if I keep going, I'll wear out my welcome here so I better quit...

Thanks to all for the outstanding site. I'll be back to find some fun stuff to play to.

V-

Well Hi to everyone from the Uk.

My name is Dave and I've just joined Music4drums.

I've been drumming for many years but took some time out due to day job pressures. However, I recently took early retirement and am now devoting much more time to getting back into the music scene.

I recently set my self up a studio and am teaching drums to mainly to beginners and intermediates. I use a Roland TD12 (Mesh heads) to enable students to rcord what they learn to backing tracks. I also use accostic drums if students prefer but the TD 12 is proving very popular inthe studio

Personnally I'm into jazz and funk but recently I've been listening to a lot of big band arragements to develop my own reading and playing skills further.

I play Tama starclassic birch drums with DW pedals and mainly Zidjian cymbals although I do have a realy old Paiste 602 18" that I can't let go.

Always on the lookout for drumless backing tracks ad this appreas to be a good site for those if you are into rock mainly.

Anyway, hi all and good drumming.

Dave.

Hey!
I'm Mårten.
Born 1992 in Sweden, where I also live.
Been playing drums for about six years and play in a band called Sense To Fall (http://www.myspace.com/sensetofall) and a coverband.

Current setup ;
Premier Artist Birch - Blue Sparkle.
22x18" 16x16" 12x9" 14x5.5" snare.
Zildjian Sweet Ride 21"
Sabian AAX Studio Crash 19"
Zildjian A hi-hats (Vintage).

hello boys and girls^^

My name is Oscar
i live in sweden and i've been playing drums for around 5 years now, and i'm in a rock and roll band.

i'm a high school student with music as my main subject.

i'm into all kinds of styles, all from jazz, funk, latina, afro-cuban, to Metal and rock.


my biggest influences are:

Tommy Lee
Aaron spears
Travis Barker
Dave Weckl
Tony Royster Jr
Thomas Lang
Thomas Pridgen
and many more!

i've haven't been so serious with my drumming untill i had the chance to choose drums i school and i feel that i'm really going forward in my learning, and i'm looking forward to see how far i can go with my drumming:)

My setup:

Mapex M birch
22" BD
12" TT
16" FT
14" Snare

Zildjian Z-custom 16" Crash
Zildjian Z-custom 18" Crash
Zildjian Z-custom 19" Crash
Paiste 2002 Sound edge 14" Hi-hat
Paiste 2002 22" Heavy Ride
Wuhan 14" China
Stagg Cowbell


Peace Out!

Hi,
Im new to the drums.I have been taking lessons for one year now.The music I like is punk and rock. My dad said I should join a drum fourm and learn things from other drummers.

So I'll be talking to all of you soon I'm sure.

Hi my nick name is TrackerBce I'"m from Québec city canada ( French Aera ) I like the drum my favorite drummer is Dave Weckl - Dennis Chambers - Steve Smith - Steve Gabb - Mike Portnoy but I'm not a drummer I like to see the technic of each one . I like to see the evolution of the drum electronic than Yamaha versus Roland Td sorry if my english is not so really good .

Chiefs,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Wilson and I am from Malaysia and been playing for about 10 years. I am using a Roland TD-3KW

Influential drummers: Dave Weckle, Mike Portnoy, Jimmy Chamberlin

Regards.

Welcome to all of you new guys - it's great to have so many new members on the site. . . Please don't hesitate to ask questions or join in the discussions here!

cheers

Hi, I am Benomino324. I am a quick learner when it comes to learning instruments. I have only been playing drums seriously for about three years. I can already play Tool and Avenged Sevenfold songs. I am more into Metal, Hardcore, Rock, Alternative, and Punk. Depends on your perspective if I express many different kinds of music. I play on a Ludwig Accent Combo, With Paiste, Zildjian, and Wuhan cymbals. I am also known to be a very good guitarist but I've been into drums lately. Always nice to be versatile! I have many influences in bands and drummers, such as:

The Rev- Avenged Sevenfold
Joey Jordison- Slipknot
Joey Castillo- Queens on the Stone Age
Mike Portnoy- Dream Theater
Neil Peart- Rush
Michael "Moose" Thomas- Bullet For My Valentine
Travis Barker- blink 182, +44
Tre Cool- Green Day

...and many more. A little short on time so I must say good day.

Hi guys.

I'm tony from Portugal.
I play for 15 years, pop-rock mainly.

My biggest influence is Steve Ferrone.

Thanks for existing...

tony_DR1VE

Hi all, my name is Marco and I'm Italian.
I play most Classic Rock covers, and I have a group near Milan.

My favourite are obviously: Queen, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, AC/DC...
But my passion is Toto!! (Either Jeff Porcaro and Simon Phillips!)

Thank you for this very useful Forum!

Marco

very nice marco, hope to hear some of your covers

Welcome to all you new guys - it always amazes me that we have such a worldwide community here. . . pretty cool.

Hey Jack, what's going on? Haven't seen you around the forums in a while. . .

Been here for a bit now, but haven't introduced myself. My name is Bill and I'm from Canada...NOT JOSH!!!! haha My taste varies from Elton John to ridiculously heavy metal (Cradle of Filth, Meshuggah, August Burns Red).

I'm pretty good at keeping a beat and mixing things up, but i'm horrible at rudiments and what i'll call "quality drumming". I'm self taught, and have been playing on and off for probably 8 years or so because of living arrangements

Despite my love for fast, double bass filled drumming...there is no doubt in my mind that the best drummer to listen to is Buddy Rich. Josh Freese, Neil Peart, Danny Carey, and Dave Grohl are also pretty high on my list.

This is just stupid good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47yxLg2RyXM&feature=related

Hi folks

My name is Ilia, and I am from spain

I have been playing drums for 4 years, but for work I left play. Now I start again, I have a roland td-3.

My favourites groups, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, ACDC, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi

Thank you for your help

Hello
I've been playing for... I actually don't know 3-4 years I think... My drumming style, I would say, is a bit like Mike Portnoy. My favorite drummer is (or was :D) John Bonham.
-Latze ;D

Hi Everybody...! I`m from Buenos Aires, Argentina, I pass the 40s, and I Play since only 3 years ago.... Yes, I`m giving myself the pleasure to learn and play and doesn´t matter the age....!!....better late than never....!
My favourite are: Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Marillion, Rush,Led Zeppelin, etc.

Hi! My name is Domino, I'm from Serbia... Played for 8 years and then just stopped, now I'll buy an electronic kit and practice at home every day

Nice to see all the cool people!

cheers

Hi ! I'm Julien, 17 YO and i'm French !
I play drums since 4 years and my favourites drummers are:
Keith Moon
Chad Smith
Tre Cool
Travis Barker
and more ! :p
I'm Happy to found this website but it will be nice to found songs of green day, blink 182, sum 41...Punk rock !

Merci et au revoir =)

Hey everybody, I'm Matt. I am not a drummer but I do sit behind a TD-4 Roland set and enjoy learning and trying to play. I compose and play saxophone, guitar, bass, piano and I'm beginning to develop a general knowledge behind the drums. I hope to gain a better sense of what to play when to play it and how to capture the percussive sound through unique recording techniques. Whether acoustically or from a digital standpoint. I'm not sure if I'm a musician more than I am a music lover but I'm glad to be apart of this percussion community. and my favorite drummers would be

Neil Pert
Max Roach
John Bonham

Hey Im Nick, somewhat part drummer, been out of the loop for a few years, just got myself a Roland TD4 to get back in the swing of things. No doubt I will chat somewhat laters.

laters

Hi Everyone,

Well I've been hanging around this forum for a while now but haven't got around to really introducing myself so here is some info on me:

My daughter actually started me off with the idea of learning drums (not that she suggested it). She had been wanting to learn drums during her last few years at high school and once she started work she started having lessons. I told her that the only drumkit she would ever be allowed to have in my house would be electronic drums with headphones - to which she answered NO WAY!!!

One night she was using the computer to practise and was just air drumming (tapping on the desk) to Watching the Wheels and I Love Rock and Roll. I thought it sounded cool and knew the songs she was playing.

At this time I had been planning on having keyboard lessons. I learnt recorder during Primary School and then bought a flute in my mid-teens, tried guitar, and then a keyboard (self teaching from books).

When my daughter started learning drums it was about 15 years after me buying the keyboard. I have always wanted to play an instrument but never found one that I was actually able to play.

Well I started having lessons (planned on about 3 months worth - with the idea that learning the beat might help with keyboard) and it is now 2 years later, keyboard has not been touched. Not long after I started, I told my daughter she could buy an acoustic drumkit. So I started helping her research - I didn't realise how much there was to find out.

Now she is talking about moving out and I am at the point where I want to hear drums without the mutes. I also don't like loud noises so I am investigating electronic drums but won't be going overboard, as I am only "playing" as a hobby and being 50+ can't see me ever doing gigs, other than maybe the local Senior Citizens (if they would have me ha ha). Looking into Roland TD-4. So that's another thing that I will have to learn.

BTW - I've got a bit further than Watching the Wheels and I Love Rock & Roll. Currently doing World Where You Live (Crowded House). Recently done Come As You Are (Nirvana) and also Flaming Pie (Paul McCartney).

Our teacher is really good (we have individual lessons and we don't always learn the same thing at the same time). Even though he knows I am not learning seriously, he still has high expections of me and is extremely encouraging. He mixes up the way he teaches which helps to keep it interesting. This is part of the reason why I have kept going.

The thing that has amazed me most about drumming is that there is just so much that can be learnt. I am the sort of person who dabbles in lots of things - once I know how to do it I am bored and looking for something else. Drumming being the sort of thing that has lots of different tangents, together with the type I teacher I have, have help my interest.

One thing that makes me laugh is that my first boyfriend was learning drums and had a drumkit. I can remember him "showing off" one day and my reaction was sort of "so what".

Keep up the good work on an excellent forum.

Kate Oz

Hi, I'm Thomas, and I'm from Denmark.
I'll be 17 in a few days, and I've been playing since I was 5.
I also play guitar, bass and piano.

My main influences are Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Danny Carey (Tool), Steve Gadd and Carter Beauford.
As you might notice, these 4 drummers are totally different, and that also means, that I'm pretty versatile when it comes to genres.

My current band, in which I really believe, is playing a middle-thing between Post-hardcore and metalcore, which means: Fast double-pedals and some kick-ass riffs, of which I've actually made the most (I play guitar aswell).

I got a few friends that I love to jam with, and we're mostly playing some funky, bluesy stuff. When I'm having a hard time, then going to our practice-room and getting the funk on makes my day.

Uhm, I started looking up drumless songs yesterday, and I saw someone recommending this site. No wonder, this is probably the most helpful forum I've ever been on.

I'll be attending a 3-year-long pre-conservatory course when I finish high-school, for then to attend the conservatory of music.
Music is my passion, and I want to make it my living. I don't care if I live in a ****hole as long as I do what I love, for as long as I live.

Thanks for this forum - keep up the good work!

Have a good one,

TC

Hi what a nice site I'm Scott from the US been playing since I was about 14 I'm 25 now some of my influences are(last 2 are youtube)
Mike portnoy
Terry Bozzio
Danny Carey
Andrea Vadrucci/Vadrum
Jacob Armen

I'm Manuel from Spain.
A rookie drummer.
thanks for your help.
I have just received my first e-drum

Hi drummers,

I found this site, like a few of you guys, when I was searching for some tracks without drums. Firstly, I must thank the people who have done the work and uploaded some great tunes.

I've been playing for nearly 25 years, and have been lucky enough to have been doing it as a profession for the last 13 years. I play in a Beatles tribute band from the UK ( www.thecheatles.com ), so as you might guess, I love Ringo's drumming! Other fav drummers include Keith Moon, Dave Weckl, Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro etc etc...

I recently took up teaching drums, and this was one of my reasons for wanting backing tracks. I think it's great for my students to play along to tracks, as it's great for their timing, and much more interesting than playing to a metronome!

Anyway, it's great to find this site, and I look forward to exploring it some more, and downloading some more great tracks.

All the best,
Chris

Hi, My name is Scott and I have been playing the drums for about 25 years now and just started playing the bass as well only about 6-months though.. I orig. had a 22 piece Pearl Export. and I sold that to get a Roland Electronic Kit. so I could record and play any time day or Night..Im on Bandmix.com under Pearl White or Rolanddrums4@aol.com.. thanks..

Hi, My name is Scott and I have been playing the drums for about 25 years now and just started playing the bass as well only about 6-months though.. I orig. had a 22 piece Pearl Export. and I sold that to get a Roland Electronic Kit. so I could record and play any time day or Night..Im on Bandmix.com under Pearl White or Rolanddrums4@aol.com.. thanks..

Hi every one my name is joe and im just learning to play nice to be here and thanks for haveing me

Hi there,
take a look at myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/mp3bandrj

I play all instruments in this three tracks...
I'm from Rio, home recording power trio style.

Main influences are

Dave Weckl
Matt Sorum
Brian Blade
Greg Hutchinson
Dennis Chambers

Im working on a few covers using the excellent bts found here.
Will post soon

Nice meeting you all!

Hi Guilherme, very very good.
Enjoyed listening to your tracks...
Look forward to hearing more from you.
Enjoy the site

jim

Hey Guys...

My name is Kyle, and I am from Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
I started playing drums when I was 16 (im 29), and it has been my passion ever since.

Unfortunately I have not been able to play for the past 3 years as I live in the suburbs...for some reason not everyone appreciates the sound of a beautifully tuned drum kit!
That’s why FINALLY, 3 weeks ago I bought an electronic kit...so I am finally playing again.

I came across this site as I was looking for drumless tracks...
I think you guys have a great community here, look forward to being part of it!

I would say my most influential drummers are:

Lars Ulrich
Tre Cool
Dave Grohl
Ginger Baker

I play alot of rock music, but I am looking to broaden my skills by playing some blues and getting into jazz....

Thanks for the awesome site!!!

Funny You mention that this is one of the reasons that I also purchased an Electronic Kit.. Good Luck with that..

Thanks man. Yeah, it's really nice to play as load as you want...and no one can hear you!

It is and the thing is like you said you can use the head phones and play in the middle of the night or early morning or let the kit go and play out you amps wattage..it is far more versatile..Im actually recording drum tracks for people on line using audio and midi tracks.. its a lot of fun..

Hi everyone,
I've been playing for a long time, also play guitar and bass and have a decent home recording set up and studio which is soundproofed. I have played professionally in lots of bands and mostly enjoy playing funk,R&B, jazz or anything with a good groove, not really into metal or rap. I really enjoy practising to these drumless tracks, and i often post drum covers and my original song vids on you tube. Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to uploaded these resources, and if there's any good funk playalongs around, I'd appreciate a push in the right direction. Cheers!

Hey all! I'm new into drumming (4 months into lessons) and am 45 years old. Never too old to start, I hope......

Thanks for having me here!