10 THINGS I Wish I Knew BEFORE Joining A Band

[@RC32Smiths01]

A band is definitely a big turning point in a musician's journey, especially when you consider multiple factors like you do here. Always appreciate the anecdotal experiences and stories here man.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I appreciate it!

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! -❗️❗️❗️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ❤️

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

Also practice in the dark. You end up feeling where your drums are through repetition and hear them way differently than with the lights on. Plus when you play a party and lights get kicked out or smashed, the music doesn't stop. When i got my 1st drum set i took it completely apart and put it back together again so i understood exactly what everything did and what if any limitations i had in how i set them up. You do that and something breaks through use, you know what part is broken and how to fix it way easier.

[@sebastien2992]

That timing displacement exercise is really fun. In a camp we had an exercise where, without metronome, one person kept the regular beat going and the other shifted a 16th note. That was one of the toughest exercises I've ever done

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That sounds crazy!

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! -❗️❗️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! -❤️❤️❗️

[@wlanman99]

Great advice! 1 additional thing that has gotten me out of some sticky situations was making sure my gig bag had enough extras in it in case a bandmate forgets something (extra tuner, bandaids, gaff tape, batteries, maybe some picks, an energy bar and extra bottle of water, power cord for a lost amp cord).

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That is definitely a great tip!!

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! ❗️❗️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ❤️❤️❗️

[@moresnare]

Are any of your band mates carrying any extras for you?

[@t1az2z]

Holy cow! The exercise at 3:11 is so unexpectedly difficult!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

It definitely is! But you've got it!

[@drumonbro4229]

My band goal is to not be a distraction or hinder the intention of the song. I am a worship drummer. I've been to two rehearsals thus far. I have never played in a live band. It's definitely been a learning experience! Looking forward to improving! Anyone considering DBO Academy- DO IT! I've been in for a month, Holy cow, the amount of knowledge gained and improvement in such a short time!

[@tco777]

Gabe is one of the best drummer I have ever seen. I love seeing gabe playing drums. ❤❤❤

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

You are too kind!

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

I actually just started playing with my Church's worship team 2 days ago. There was a gap in schedule and the creative arts minister asked if I'd want to do it since he knew I played drums. That was my first time playing in a "band" setting and I felt like I was going to have a heart attack until we started. Once we were going I was able to smile and have fun.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That's so awesome to hear! Congrats on the new gig! We just stated the "Church Drummer Training Camp" on DBO Academy for people just like you!

[@lol-od4ip]

Blended was the best imo, and that's what I usually go for when writing songs

[@inspectorpizzadribbler4379]

I've been doing the first two on this preparations ever since I started drumming. But now I'm still learning how to use a metronome while playing the drums.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

You got this!

[@giovannicarlo5498]

Thanks so much for this! I just joined a band and felt I wasn't doing my best. These tips will really help.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Happy to help!

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! ❗️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! -❤️❗️

[@katazukoshichi6991]

Apreciate your work man it's a blessing.

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

I've never used a metronome, never taken any formal classes(totally against them), and taught myself how to play while watching others. My best advice: learn the basic 4 or 5 beats, practice each beat until you know them like the back of your hand, always have your gear set up and ready to go, and practice practice practice. The best way to learn how to play is by being in a band. Remember that everyone sucks when they start out and it takes time to get better. And never let anyone tell you that your doing it wrong. Do it however you want. There is no "right" way to play. Create your own style. Practicing rolls till your hands bleed is a great way to get that down very well. Isolate and practice every part, focus on parts you dont play well and get better at them, counting in your head can help. I personally suck at math(or i did when i first started playing)but i have a good ear for tone and music has always fascinated me. Whether you want to be a pro or you just want to be solid at your craft, practice is the key. Even just 15 oe 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference. I upped my game when i started doing things throughout my day to strengthen my muscles. Like when i go up any stairs anywhere i always raise my heel and try to walk more on my toes(to work my calves for the kick pedal), or at work i use a stress ball to strengthen my wrists for quicker more complicated hits. Whatever works for you that you can do without thinking about it can help a ton. And for someone that doesn't like lifting weights or the monotony of working out, i find it works well to exercise naturally by being active.

[@facelesselizabet]

I'm not a drummer, but it was hella fun to watch! Not only because of the cool editing and accessible presentation, but also because all these advices are suitable for any musician in a band. Thank you!

[@mondragon9282]

All great things to be a better drummer! When I auditioned for the band I'm in now, they told me they wanted to hear what I think belonged in the songs and not necessarily the way they were recorded, so #10 didn't really apply to that particular scenario. But generally speaking, yea they usually wanna know you can play the music properly lol

[@RafaHidalg0]

On the road, because I had extra room for carrying so much aronud, I started bringing around stuff I didn't really need, but that could save the gig, like an extra cable, or an extention. Bandmates get really thankful when you offer a solution to a problem they wouldn't even consider asking for your help to solve.

[@jasond4594]

I like #2 on the complexity part. Also this is a great video to get you back in the game if you have fallen out like some of us have!

[@jarrettgoode3908]

When are y’all going on tour again

[@SoleymoonPercussion]

Awesome video Gabe as always! I don't play in a band but I will definitely take your advices when I jam with my friends, cheers!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks Soleymoon!

[@nahim-gd2847]

I actually have a gig on June 4th so plenty of time to take these tips in to account, cheers!

[@moresnare]

On the subject of being prepared, I tried out for a cover band a few years ago. We tried to play the song, Everlong, by Foo Fighters. It's not the most simple song to play, I did okay, but not good enough. I was told I wasn't prepared. Meanwhile, the lead singer had an i-Pad attached to his mic stand because he couldn't remember the lyrics. Saw this same band play live and he still had the i-Pad attached to his mic stand for reading lyrics. But I wasn't prepared. lol...

[@mzaticca16]

This is cool and i think my favorite was the blended beat

[@rghelguera]

Great video, fun and educational , pure genius !!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

So glad you liked it!

[@airynim9898]

I feel like the production of these videos have the same sort of feel as mrwhosetheboss. It's great and I love it

[@PoppinDC4114]

Blended was my favorite

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That was a fun one for sure!

[@PreciousLettuce]

Gasoline was the second heavy metal song I learned on my kit. I learned it recently and enjoy it so much and I was super happy when I first learned it. Love your vids and music

[@sergeyalyasev2590]

Many thanks, Gabe! That what is needed and what I have asked some day :) Really wonderful things!

[@darpodemos5506]

Hey man.. Absolutely love the content. Subscribed for about a month now and I’m hooked. I clicked on your latest vid to throw you a drummer name to breakdown.. and low and behold you mention him in the video. I’d absolutely love to hear you breakdown Matt Garstka’s stuff. It would be incredible if you could. Much love and thanks for the sweet ass content!

[@tomaldred250]

Dude your editing is so good! I'm currently in the process of getting a band, unfortunately everyone who I've asked doesn't seem very bothered. But imma keep trying 🙏

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

You've got this Tom!

[@timothyslaughter476]

Musicians must be absolutely completely driven and in love with what they do to make it happen really on any level. Talent is required sure but in the grand scheme its not the most important thing to succeed. Its a whole lot more than that. Breaks help as well but more breaks will happen with hard work. Technically speaking goes for most things in life.

[@woodtroll3279]

Connor Denis is great example of an energetic player. That dude flies at a hundred percent for every song.

[@havardmj]

Option 3 was my favorite. Just because melodically there wasn't really anything happening.

[@MehulShaRma]

THANK U SOO MUCH!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Glad it helped!

[@alexanderdavlin]

im going to see you guys at blue-ridge-rock-fest in September, very excited to see you play live :)

[@peremanelbarbonalzina9103]

Bro ur videos are fucking awesome. I can see the hard work. Keep doin ur thing man!

[@despisedkings9279]

Great tips! Will apply them 👌🏻

[@kaasje7945]

WE DIT IT!!! 400K!!!

[@kermitdafrogisback]

Another great informative video. Got to love Mr. Bean. Just make sure you watch out for that cat, when air drumming. But man it's cold out there. Its cold out there everyday, what is this Miami Beach? Not hardly. Make sure you get on the list everyone. So won't you be my neighbor. And when in doubt, pinky out. Like my momma always said, "life's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get". It's funny, you had a little flub up at 5:23. You said finger instead of stick. But everyone Gabe is an amazing teacher. You can not go wrong.

[@thebrilliantrj]

I love this

[@kermitdafrogisback]

@@thebrilliantrj thank you.

[@napoleonsmith3028]

Loved this vid, thanks

[@joelcomer]

i loved blended!

[@SnowboardWithYourGF]

Bro are we gonna get another album?! It's been 3 years.

[@tuckerloral2034]

What would you recommend for having a click when a band is changing tempos and time signatures multiple times over the course of one song?

[@TheGlobalWarVeteran]

Favorited : blended

[@theredbaron057]

solid points, thanks

[@harrisonstilley9266]

Hey Gabe, what in ear monitors do you use? Or do you recommend a certain brand?

[@Alex-Grt]

Your drumset sounds best with coated heads 🔥🤘🤘😎

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I agree!

[@CrazyWildChris]

Blended sounded dope

[@astroofficial2509]

God I wish our drummer saw this and took it into consideration 😂

[@shenanigan3083]

Do you think starting drumming by playing rockband is going to work... It definitely feels like I could do it but I'm following notes not playing so much by ear... what you guys think??

[@chintv5082]

Solid fan from PH🇵🇭

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️❤️

[@danielwrzosek9092]

i want to join to a band someday and now funny thing, i am begginer guitarist and i watch channel about drumming

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

😂😂 Welcome to the dark side!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I've said this before, some people disagree with me. I think picking up another instrument will take your drumming to the next level. If you're a drummer learn to play guitar or something, and then maybe try to play with another drummer, so you can see the drums through the perspective of another instrumentalist. I see this as especially helpful when you're songwriting or adapting a recording for a live setting. You have more perspective to make adjustments to your drumming to achieve the best overall band performance.

[@isaacyoder4137]

This is a great video

[@B.J133]

Thanks

[@taongamukaro2167]

You're a genius bro

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hey thanks!

[@samaphantNovaJewelX]

I've never joined a band before BUT lets hope I get to join the following bands with drummers I prevail Dragonforce Skillet Chainsmokers AND what singer i could join with (includes dead singers) Juice wrld XXXTentacion NLE Choppa Pop smoke 2pac Chris Tomlin Tauren wells Elevation worship Idk Let me know which band I could join in the future -Samuel Preston

[@joelcomer]

ik e how you have Juice Wrld and elevation worship in the same list 💀💀💀

[@Beany58]

Awesome video 👍

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hey thanks!

[@imlasuneplongchari]

Brilliant 🤘🔥

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️❤️

[@guimaricatoo]

Just joined a band an I don't do any of those things ☠️ Thank you for make me notice that or I would maybe be out in like a month ahah

[@lichlance518]

#10 I disagree with, because that is always based on where the band is in it's career. If you audition for a band like metallica, yes, you wanna play that song note for note, but in beginning bands who have just a couple songs, you don't even have to know the songs to have a good audition. You can have them play the structure how they play it and you can just put your own feel over it. Feel the changes in the song and change your playing accordingly. That way you also prove that you are versatile and have a good ear.

[@funeral410]

ehh this only works if you have good feel

[@Zaryaaa11]

«To be a good drummer be a good drummer...»

[@galacticd0gg413]

I was in a band recently but the drummer was really annoying, he wouldn't let me and my mate tune, he drummed whenever we talked, he couldn't play in time and he never learned what he was meant to. Then he joined another band without telling us and now we need another drummer but nobody else we know can drum 😟

[@Aqua-pl8qw]

I think these are very good tips. At the same time I find it is problematic to present them as "10 things every band wants from a drummer". These tips are useful but not all of them are necessary to be a good drummer. You can be a good drummer without go being talented in problem solving or being a leader (if there is another leader in the band) for example. (Being a leader or being energetic can be even counterproductive in some settings.) If you set the bar too high you might end up scaring people away from drumming who could actually do a very good job in a band.

[@chintv5082]

Yeaaahhh

[@Syrin23]

For smaller bands, the drummer usually runs the tracks

[@mehmed6529]

Hey man I thought the complex one kicked ass. Rule of thumb is, of there is room for it in the track (Bass player is playing whole notes, and theres lots of rhythmic space in the track) then go for it. Just dont fucking drum solo 16th notes for 4 bloody minutes is all

[@jastinelobino9960]

I always emagane that drume😅

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

Ok I'm going back to guitar

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Nah

[@emitsunhonoka4679]

You look like the son between Avan jogia and Josh from drake and josh. Anyway good advices

[@DamonBlanks]

2

[@JoeyRam.]

Band Goals?: Once we start, stay together (like family) for as long as life it self let us be. Worst case scenario, die on stage.

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! -❗️❗️

[@markodianezevic9576]

dobar si ti ga be

[@Meatball996]

I'm not a drummer why am I watching this

[@stank9939]

everyone wants to say complex but they're too scared to say so.

[@unheardunseeen]

What is this word you call musicians, this sounds forsaken? Good luck trying to find band members. Now day. Everyone so-called musician I come to turn claims they’re. In Reilly do for views and cloud. Hard come cross genius musicians. Everyone only follows the trends now.

[@fadidankiha2132]

God loves you all and you can all be saved (if not already) by just putting faith in Jesus Christ and repenting of sins (turning to God from sin and changing your mind on sin) And you should ask for forgiveness of your sins (this can be anywhere) have a nice day Jesus is my lord! And the solution to hell! And dressing sexually/posing sexually is a sin but it's forgivable but just because a sin is forgivable doesn't mean you should commit it that's abusing Gods grace/forgiveness or it could be and the same applies for listening to music with sin in the lyrics and the same applies for insulting people even when they insult you and being toxic And show mercy to be shown mercy by God And good deeds are kind acts that the person doing it has no cost for it. And I'm not a bot

[@siim605]

Why are you doing this here?