Snare Drums For Marching Band

Posted in July 25, 2004 ¬ 1:02 pmh.adminComments Off

Snare Drums For Marching Band

BEAUTIFUL NEW BLUE MARCHING SNARE DRUM COMBO FOR BAND

$2.00

Snare Drum Lyre for marching band – sheet music holder

$24.95

How to play the drums in an apartment?

I live in an apartment, have a limited budget and these are my options. Which do you think is best
in my situation?

1) Electronic drums are out of the question because they are too expensive.
2) Acoustic drums are out of the question because they’d be too loud.
3) I have a basement but i don’t know – wouldn’t the neighbors hear the noise?
4) Would an old building’s basement be able to hold up to the noise?
5) Going to a practice studio is pretty expensive, too.

1) Electronic drums are out of the question because they are too expensive.

Actually, I hear they’re comparably priced. Maybe I’m wrong, but that’s the word on the streets.

2) Acoustic drums are out of the question because they’d be too loud.

Not necessarily. There’s covers you can get that muffle the sound of acoustic drums so that your neighbors won’t hate you. Also, that guy’s right, you can get weaker sticks. They’re called brushes. I hate the feel of those, personally, but when I play drums I like to be loud; that’s 90% of the appeal. What do I know, I’m a guitarist.

3) I have a basement but i don’t know – wouldn’t the neighbors hear the noise?

They sure would. I guess it also depends on if your neighbors are jerks or not. I mean, if you want to play at 2 AM then yeah, it’s a problem, but most towns have a noise ordinance and you’re allowed to be loud until a certain point. Best to play when the neighbor’s working. Maybe you can strike some kind of deal, set aside a few hours where like it or not your neighbors have to deal with the noise.

4) Would an old building’s basement be able to hold up to the noise?

You’re not gonna be loud enough to bring down the roof. If you played bass, maybe. I’ve played in places when I was in a band that looked like they would fall down if you farted too hard. And we played loud, my favorite way to play. In New Jersey, no less, home to some of America’s oldest stuff, including buildings.

5) Going to a practice studio is pretty expensive, too.

Got a point there. F*** that. Playing at home is the way to do it.

All in all, I’d say get the electronic kit if you’re really concerned about pissing off the neighbors. Otherwise, there’s no replacement for the feel, sound, and rock’n'roll coolness of an acoustic kit. Trying to learn drums, you’re right, is a waste of money if you’re going to a studio. Besides, most studios require your to bring some of your own stuff, usually snare drum and cymbals, although they’d rent you some for a fee. Still, too expensive.