How To Set Up Your Drums

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I hope this helps! If you need more guidance you can book a one-on-one lesson with me here: jeffrandalldrumming.com/links

[@MattButzen]

Another awesome lesson! Seriously Jeff you've got such a fantastic approach to education! 11:15 to 12:00 was especially well done

[@just_ppe]

for those with back pain - try to set the throne height so that the hips were above the knees

[@valeriogabrielli7286]

I always sit this way!

[@DavePainkiller]

Is that just for lower back pain? Because mine is the upper / shoulder blade. Never fails.

[@nkft1]

@@DavePainkillertry to raise all the pieces + the throne thing (I had the same problem and it worked for me)

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

That definitely works for many people! But it’s important to mention that sitting too high can cause some to lean over the drums, putting tension on their lower back. So be mindful that wherever you’re positioned you’re maintaining good posture.

[@just_ppe]

yup, obviously the height of all the drums should be adjusted accordingly. The other thing is leaning towards the HH...the idea with this "hip over knees" is to prevent the pelvis from "rolling back". I also personally like to sit at the edge of the throne, as it kinda helps to keep the proper posture.

[@tomchan3112]

Love your step by step guidance and no frills approach to everything about drumming! Wished you were my drum coach! Pls keep up your great easy to follow videos Jeff! Awesome! 👍👍

[@ivorjones9961]

Another fantastic lesson Jeff. How may times have we sat behind a kit and think "how does he play this" Your kit sound beautiful. Think I need some "K's"

[@thomasvandecraats7270]

0:10 that keyboard is really playing with his life right there

[@cfusilier2]

Really enjoyed this. Always need reminders on good ways to setup. You’ve touched on a lot of this in many other videos, but it’s really awesome that you were able to bring it all together.

[@lillsidansdino]

Great video! Love the sound of sakae

[@shirleyscott4590]

Jeff, I have been fiddling with set up 4ever it seems, trying to get comfortable. Finding your vid is a God-send ❤. At kit right now!!!

[@beanth1230]

Top advice as usual. Great stuff

[@napalmpig3772]

I really needed this one

[@ericgmanmusic]

What a great lesson! I have been playing for 40 years and I learned some good tips from the video. Thanks!

[@timarmstrong7627]

Best setup video I've seen.

[@andygusche]

Hey Jeff thank you for your great videos. You explain the content very clearly. Greetings from Germany Bremen🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

My pleasure!

[@webgraphr718]

Thanks for this video Jeff! Ergonomics are key to playing the kit comfortably. Sometimes I set up the kit and can fill strain in certain ways. Thank you for these great tips!

[@stevelinwood8362]

Enjoying you're teaching 🎉

[@michaelsoro9672]

Excellent lesson. Thank You. New subscriber.

[@itoon_77]

Thank you so much it's so well explain for a frenchy canadian like me, i have understand it all ♥

[@editbyStar]

Hey Jeff, really good video, straight to the point but with the extra details that make the difference. How to tune video would be awesome since your drum sound is amazing. Keep it up!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

That’s next up!

[@Sundaydrumday]

Cool stuff Jeff, very good information, listen up drummers!

[@KingArthurV8o]

Thank You!

[@rosnymarquez8562]

Hola soy de Honduras y me han servido mucho tus vídeos muchas gracias muchas bendiciones

[@ZMRSKK]

Awesome lesson!🔥🔥🔥

[@kanesanders6669]

I’ve played for 30+ years and I’ve not thought angling my kick drum like that. I’ll try this to at next weekend’s gig.

[@TargetHHH101]

Drums are a wild journey, i realized a while ago that the kick isnt the center of the kit but the snare is. I have my kick offset to the right, as if im running 2 kicks but its just 1 with a double pedal, I have my rack toms on a stand and running an offset setup, It allows me to open up and play comfortably for a longer period of time. The other way around I felt I was facing offset instead of facing the crowd.

[@pentzzsolt]

Such a great step-by-step process! That little bit at 10:30 must be a Charley Wilcoxon solo, right?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks! The snare solo was just something I improvised but definitely had elements of the Wilcoxon in it.

[@drummercarson896]

Awesome video

[@RichmondRondina-xb9zm]

Thank you sir

[@chmdn]

8:00 song for the dead kicks in

[@ericlihm]

Good stuff thanks

[@phaser8521]

Randall takes care 😊

[@SimplicityForGood]

Nice video! I really appreciate the practical, direct approach-it’s great to see someone who knows how to make things work in real life. I’d love some advice on my home drum setup ideas. I’m working with a living room that’s about 325 cm tall, 560 cm long, and 396 cm wide. I have blackout curtains, judo mats, and a rug to help with the acoustics. I’m trying to decide between a bop kit with an 18-inch bass drum and 12 and 14-inch toms, or something a bit smaller like the Sonor Safari or Martini kit with a 14 or 16-inch bass drum for a tighter, funkier sound. Also, what would you recommend for miking? Would a single mic be enough to capture the whole kit, or should I go with something more elaborate? I’m also considering skipping the acoustic bass drum altogether and using a Roland KD-10 kick pad with 13-inch hi-hats and a good snare, like the LP Banda snare that I personally really enjoyed when testing in the store, then individually miking everything up and using headphones to avoid disturbing the neighbours. But then, what module should I get that is simple and easy to use for someone who hates complicated software and just wants to switch some delay and reverb mostly and maybe the bas drum then if I used a kick pad instead of an acoustic bass drum... My focus is on improving things like syncopation, backbeats, polyrhythms, and ghost notes for the year ahead. And to add a twist, my old bandmate reached out recently after 30 years asking if I wanna take up drums again and start up the band playing together, so I’m thinking of possibly reviving our band later next year if I manage to develop as a drummer again. Funk is my personal favourite, and I love adding that funky twist to any genre. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who’s had to make similar decisions!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

@@SimplicityForGood Shoot me an email bud! There’s a lot there.

[@SimplicityForGood]

@@JeffRandallDrumming There was no email contact info I could see on your website but you had a link to Instagram, so I wrote you over there instead! hope to hear from you, thanks!

[@gsdota]

Awesome

[@guntherweber5565]

Great video to set up the drums. Could you make a video of the beat starting 11:40?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I’ll add it to the list!

[@maestro_3079]

Hei! Nice snare! Which model is it?😅

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

Nice video bro. Btw which are the cymbals used un this video? They sound incredible

[@FullHouseOutfitters]

Zildjian K's, available in a multi pack, their top of the line cymbals. I love mine!

[@nakleh]

Great video, you got a new sub from me!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Welcome!

[@golflre7179]

Ty! Newbie, really appreciate this. How much room between the front of the bass and a wall? Does it affect sound?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

It definitely affects the sound but sometimes it’s your only option. If possible, I’d have at least a foot of distance between the wall and bass drum.

[@shirleyscott4590]

Will U comment on adjusting the tension on the kick pedal? I’m still getting that annoying reverberation when striking the kick drum surface. My foot seems to be “Willy-Nilly” and making two or three quick controlled strikes is “hit or miss”. One strong strike followed by weaker ones for example

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

It’s tough to say without seeing your technique Shirley! Do you have any videos of your foot technique for me to see?

[@tripldigitz]

I've heard conflicting advice regarding facing the kick drum. You mention that you will have to twist to reach the floor tom, but always go back to home, when that isn't necessarily true. A lot of grooves are actually played on the floor tom (and ride I guess, considering they're both on the right side), not just fills. That explains why I've been taught to face toward the kick at the cost of attacking the kick pedal at an angle. I guess it comes down to preference, but I wonder if either choice may have certain health risks.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I see where you’re coming from! There will be people that prefer a different approach. I respect that. I personally want to prioritize my balance and position my kit to accommodate where I spend the most of my time. That for me means having my feet squarely on the pedals with my legs relaxed and angling my body towards that kick/snare/hats position where I play the most.

[@jamessbca]

@@JeffRandallDrumming if I start playing out again, I’m very seriously considering pointing my body forward, and the bass bass drum at 1:30 / 2:00 position, accepting that it will look weird to everyone :)

[@Phadddy]

Thanks a lot, I always struggle with the setup, constantly adjusting.... For me the complication starts with a second bass drum pedal, it's either to much under the snare or the HiHat is too far out. Any tips?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I haven’t used a double pedal in forever so I’m definitely not the best person to ask. But I remember that being something I struggled with as well back in the day.

[@JulianFernandez]

how are you liking the whisper room so far?!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Loving it! I should make an update video when the time’s right.

[@jaimefiuza1064]

🥁🥁🥁

[@Verichai]

8:36 holy hell

[@texxhexxmm]

❤

[@lobbyrobby]

As a beginner I've moved my ekit twice. God I hate moving it. I also jump back to my acoustic kit occasionally and it feels so different even tho I tried my best to match the set up. Now I'm trying to learn ghost notes but I keep clicking my sticks together. I blame my setup but it has to do with lack of practice. I'm also trying to do rimshots but I keep hitting my leg. So I move up the snare a little bit and then it's worse for hitting the sticks together when doing ghost notes. Why is this so damn hard lol