The Art Of Drumming

[Dazed]

I know right 😂 (joke!)

 

no seriously, I’ve always admired good drummers, wish I’d have realised it at a young age and learned to play them properly.

Anyway the reason for this post is because of a 4 part programme on Sky Arts - The Art Of Dumming. The 2nd one is on now but it’s probably on catch up. I caught the first one last night and I’d recommend watching it.

Interviews and clips of them playing from a wide spectrum of drummers, and the histories of common patterns and grooves and how they developed. 

[mikel]

I was a drummer, but i'm all right now. No, I mean I come from a drumming background and playing the bass was a real eye opener for me. It makes my understanding of drumming and bass playing, with regard to the rhythm section, so much better. Playing bass has improved my drumming.

[drlargepants]

I’m a bi-curious drummer and this program looks fascinating. 

[DaveFry]

Mickey Hart ( of the Grateful Dead ) 's book " Drumming at the Edge of Magic " gets good reviews .

[Frank Blank]

Totally enjoying this series, I used to drum and the program is making me want to again *puts basses up for sale*.

[FinnDave]

1 hour ago, DaveFry said:

Mickey Hart ( of the Grateful Dead ) 's book " Drumming at the Edge of Magic " gets good reviews .

Often called "Drumming at the Edge of Madness"

[AntLockyer]

Proving the theory that 'It's all about the hang' I've become the on call dep drummer for a band of pro musicians round here. I've not really played the drums for 10 years despite a kit being setup permanently in my studio.

I need to get my hats back from our drummer and practice I suppose.