As someone who has a bit of OCD over every inch of his drum and cymbal setup, I can't believe someone made a video on cymbal stands - well done and clearly explained!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Most of this content is inspired by my students - issues I've seen time after time with young and/or inexperienced players. Hopefully it helps a few people!
@ricklerch53399 ай бұрын
Both of you are correct. And what is correct is sacred.😊
@hendrixon9 ай бұрын
#ocd💥🥁👍
@markmitchell44519 ай бұрын
I thought all drummers are ocd🤷🏻♂️😂🥁…. I certainly am
@bradcrosier13329 ай бұрын
Guilty as charged! I use color coded tape to mark extensions and Sharpies to mark boom and tilter angles (on stands that don’t have memory locks) - my excuse is I have a very large set and remembering them all just isn’t practical (but I’m still at least a bit OCD)!
@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay9 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! Another tip to help with using a cymbal stand is to make sure that all of the screws to use for adjustments are facing YOU, the drummer, and not on the opposite side of you, where you have to reach AROUND the cymbal stand to make any adjustments. Make sure that all (or as many as possible) of the screws are right there where you can easily reach them and adjust them.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Ah! Another thing I wish I'd thought of. Good call! Thank you!
@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay9 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician It's all good. You can always do a Part 2!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
There are so many good ideas in these comments, part 2 is definitely going to be a thing.
@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay9 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician Definitely!
@theunbanned45538 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician Then I got another tip for loosen tight hardware. I got two techniques: Tight: hold the wing with you weak hand (as if you're gonna turn it), then with your thumb of your stronger hand press on your other thumb. Very tight: use a leverage with your sticks. In both scenarios also don't forget to have control in this motion and hold the stand, otherwise your skin can trapped between it and that hurts.
@dennislopez27x9 ай бұрын
This is the video i really need. They dont make a lot of videos about the simplest things. Great job!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've got a bunch more in the works that hopefully will help, too. Thanks for stopping by!
@Destinydividedband9 ай бұрын
You did mention over tightening but I don't think people relate that to the wingnut holding the cymbal in place. Having it too tight makes the cymbal prone to cracks and too loose is not as easily playable.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Great point. I will definitely be making a part 2 at some point, and I'll be including this. Thank you for stopping by!
@Destinydividedband9 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician another one is over extending the boom. Not using cymbal sleeves. Not loosening wing nuts before adjusting causing it to be stripped.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
This is the one I see with my students the most: not loosening the wing nuts before adjusting. It drives me crazy. Definitely needs to be mentioned in part 2 of this video! Thanks agian.@@Destinydividedband
@MarkArness9 ай бұрын
Just a quick note on the newer Yamaha 700 series cymbal booms: They ditched the "elbow" on the tilter a handful of years ago and now it extends straight out from the joint. The boom arm clamp mechanism is a little different, too, but operates essentially the same. All in all, I really like the Yamaha 700 series hardware and its interoperability. I use their 3-hole adapter and boom arms frequently to reduce stand footprint. Your comments about paying attention to feet placement and the balance of the stand really comes into play there. I really appreciate your video! I think it goes over things that a lot of new drummers may not think about and it make a lot of sense. Well done.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and kind words. I do have a couple of the newer 700 series stands with the straight tilter. I like them a lot (I'm generally a fan of Yamaha hardware, anyway!). They seem to have found the right balance between features and simplicity. Thank you for stopping by!
@lynchdrum9 ай бұрын
Great video! So many things I have taken for granted over the past 42 years of playing that every drummer should know.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you stopped by!
@iplaywithsticks61949 ай бұрын
Well done. As they say, 'common sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden!'. I've seen all these issues watching other band's drummers. Good detailed explanations, thank you.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Very kind of you to say! Thank you!
@jc3drums9169 ай бұрын
It reminds me of the episode of The Simpsons when Homer and Marge lose custody of the kids and have to attend night school. "For god's sake, put your garbage in a garbage can" and all that. It's amazing how uncommon common sense can be.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
@@jc3drums916 This is the first Simpsons reference on my KZbin channel. I applaud you!
@vonbeaver999 ай бұрын
No one says that
@MarkArness9 ай бұрын
@@jc3drums916 "Kids, we're good parents now! GET YOUR ASSES OUT HERE!"
@DavidChapman-xo3ue3 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic channel! I gigged for 40 years before having to quit due to arthritis. Everything here to well written and illustrated. makes me miss gigging! been playing for 60 years, and I love this!
@CommonSenseMusician3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This means a lot to me!
@WinstonBartholomewIII9 ай бұрын
As a grip and lighting guy in the movie industry and a drummer, we use a lot of c-stands and combo stands to diffuse and cut the lights. It's amazing what you can do with a stand and how creative you can get with it.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Nice! Let me know when you make a video with your tips and hacks! Thanks for stopping by!
@aidan60838 ай бұрын
G&E crew prefer to keep the boom and C-stand arms as vertical as possible so that nothing gets snagged on them, right? I think I remember my instructor saying that in film school. Seems applicable to cymbals booms.
@WinstonBartholomewIII8 ай бұрын
@@aidan6083 and always make sure there's a leg under the weight.
@michaelduthie2649 ай бұрын
I have just one (tongue in cheek) question. In what possible circumstance do we see/hear of people 'catching' their sleeves or pockets on the (blunt) end of the boom given it faces away from the drummer? Stage invaders? Lead singers mounting the bass drum?
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Ha! Fair question. I’m a high school band teacher. Those babies reach out and grab kids on the regular. Thanks for stopping by!
@timdrummer9 ай бұрын
Very good job, dude, everything you need to know in handling the stands correctly put into a professional presentation! And I love the last scene :-).
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah, that last scene was not intentional, but I laughed HARD so I decided to include it. Thanks for stopping by.
@timdrummer9 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician ... here is my wish list of topics you might wanna talk about: 1. Drumchairs 2. Snarestands 3. Racksystems 4. Mounting of percussion instruments such as cowbells 5. Drumcases All the best, I am very interested in your thoughts about this stuff.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
@@timdrummer Videos coming up - a couple of those were already on my list. Thank you again!
@doeni211 күн бұрын
Great advices! I've never understood using the boom arm if not really necessary.
@brandoncoffey34499 ай бұрын
One thing I've found with other brands: if you aren't using the boom and it's nested in the stand, sometimes you can get weird rattling. I will often extend the boom out first in attempting to adjust the height, which will prevent the rattle. Not all stands have this issue.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
That's a fair point. I hate the random rattles and buzzes from drum gear.
@bilbobaggins70757 ай бұрын
Seems like keeping everything tightened would clear this up
@iamrovai9 ай бұрын
it's really comforting to know i don't (and really never have) done any of these in my entire drumming career! :D this should be required watching. the amount of cymbal stands, thrones, and *shudders* speaker stands i've seen in palm tree mode makes me weep, haha
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Seriously! This video was inspired by exactly what you’re talking about. I see these problems all the time. Thanks for stopping by!
@alisaljic8 ай бұрын
What is a palm tree mode? :)
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
That refers to having the legs out all the way.
@boomerguy99359 ай бұрын
Great points! I've never needed a boom, but I learned the hard way when I was a beginner, to not allow my cymbal stand legs become trip hazards for the other musicians when playing on a small bandstand.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
That is a great lesson, indeed! Thanks for stopping by!
@gregwonhoff71619 ай бұрын
I just found your videos a few days ago and find them to be very useful and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I'm glad they're helping! Thank you!
@jakeloranger14195 ай бұрын
Good video. I would add that clamping down the cymbal real tight puts it at risk of cracking at the cymbal hole. Also, it is important to hit crashes with a glancing blow, never straight into the edge. This will keep the cymbal from breaking at the edge. I knew this one drummer, though he was an experienced player, who would really tighten his crashes. I suspect he did this so he could play fast double hits with one hand without the cymbal losing time to get back in position for the second hit. The problem was that, being a hard hitter, he was always breaking his cymbals. Now I can't afford to replace my cymbals. Some of my cymbals are forty years old or more. One reason is that I I don't hit them that hard and the other is that I let them vibrate freely (breathe). Another important thing is to make sure there is a cymbal sleeve. Metal on metal can cause keyholing, where the hole becomes elongated on the cymbal. Steel is harder than bronze, so the cymbal will be the one getting damaged. While this kind of damage may not seem too bad, over time the cymbal can develop a weak spot and eventually crack. Finally, invest in a good cymbal bag. That'll help extend the life of your cymbals.
@CommonSenseMusician5 ай бұрын
These are all excellent points. Thank you for such a great comment! I’m working on a “care and feeding of cymbals” video and will definitely include these tips.
@captain187cloudy9Ай бұрын
5:15, JV band? AmI right? Like the 1 leg that appeared at regional. He was in JV then. Aka Josh.
@tomvillano58249 ай бұрын
Very well done- I agreed with every single point you made.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dustybaterista8 ай бұрын
Excellent basic information! New sub here! I can see your channel growing fast with this much needed information!! Keep on Drumming!
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Tygron9 ай бұрын
You should tighten the screws on your VGA cables for your monitors, or ideally replace those monitors with something that uses a digital connector like HDMI or Display Port. 6:00 screen turns blue due to a loose cable.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Nice catch! Yeah, I’ve been trying to troubleshoot that for a while. I think it might actually be a loose connection inside the actual docking station I’m using. I’ll keep working on it. Thanks for stopping by!
@Tygron9 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician No prob lol. I figured there was no way you hadn't been running into the problem, but figured i'd say something anyway. Good luck on fixing it ^_^
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ivanbajovic34767 ай бұрын
I'm not a beginner but I like your explanations. Good content 👍
@CommonSenseMusician7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@davidwinthrop70779 ай бұрын
Excellent video on a subject that may seem trivial to a number of drummers but makes a lot of common sense. I’m definitely with you when it comes to using a boom stand in a straight position when it isn’t necessary to use the boom as I think it looks so much neater and less cluttered when the boom isn’t extended. Also I get your point about drummers just extending the boom just a couple of inches beyond the centre shaft of the cymbal stand, absolutely no point in this but I’ve also seen some (not many but an odd one or two) extend the boom to almost it’s full length which to me looks very unstable and unattractive in the overall look of a drum kit! Really enjoyed your video so have subscribed to your channel and will be looking through your other videos. Have you covered the subject of tom tom mounting? For example mounting off a holder against that off a snare stand?
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Great points. Tom mounting is on my list of videos to make - thanks for the suggestion!
@AlanGottesman9 ай бұрын
Really good explainer, thank you!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!
@gefuehlsfrech9 ай бұрын
1:44 yes, but think about this: on the boom you have a Memory lock, but for the Position of the tilter you dont have any lock, so when you always turn the tilter to its end you dont have to think about the right Position of the tilt or have to Mark it otherwise, especially when you build up your kit again and again 😉😉👍
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Fair point. At the end of the day, do what works for you! Thanks for stopping by!
@hdh4183 ай бұрын
for the cymbal sleeve take off the extra felts so that the cymbal is touching the sleeve and not the metal part of the stand so it doesnt keyhole
@CommonSenseMusician3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Metal on metal is a very bad thing. Good call!
@awmperry9 ай бұрын
Fully agreed on all points. Personally I prefer a slightly broader base on my cymbal stand legs - perhaps 35-40 degrees from the floor rather than 45 - for the extra stability, but that’s about all.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Seems reasonable to me. Thanks for stopping by!
@paulv229 ай бұрын
In the example with the base flattened (5:30), that's going to make the stand weak. The point of the design is to have the base triangulated. 45 degrees is ideal but you can adjust a bit on either side of that. On the example at 1:49, that'd mean the boom arm is aimed at the drummer. I'm a bit amazed anyone would actually do that.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Right! I work with students in high schools, and these are things I see all the time. It's just a lack of awareness, I think.
@elroundo9 ай бұрын
It's much more stable with the legs flatter, the footprint is bigger. My ride would tip over with the legs at 45°
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, how big is your ride cymbal?@@elroundo
@elroundo9 ай бұрын
@CommonSenseMusician I've got loads I'm a cymbal nut lol But even a 20" with the boom out, so it's in between my toms, would tip the way you're suggesting. I agree with everything else you've said tbh, just not the legs at 45°
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
@@elroundo Ah, that makes sense. Yeah, a 20 out on the boom would definitely need wider legs. Good call!
@RalphOnofrio9 ай бұрын
I 've been using Yamaha hardware With my Yamaha drums for 30 years....And I have back-ups,but these stands last forever.I have 3 generations of hardware.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Seriously. If you treat it well, Yamaha is nearly bulletproof. The stand in my video is over 20 years old. Thanks for stopping by!
@allenmitchell099 ай бұрын
that K custom fast crash is one awesome cymbal
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Absolutely. It might be my favorite crash that I’ve ever owned. Thanks for stopping by!
@allenmitchell099 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician I have one that’s been on my kit since they first came out.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
The old stuff is sometimes the best stuff!
@keithpratt18499 ай бұрын
This is a good video. New drummers, their family and aspiring drum techs can cut their learning curve down with this. I have not had problems with the Tama clip ons yet. I like those. Some drummersay not.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm hoping to fill in as many knowledge gaps as I can. Thanks for stopping by.
@mghc79 ай бұрын
If your a hard hitter and playing professionally do not use those tama wing nut things…trust me use a regular wingnut..those tama things will pop off..take the extra 60 seconds and use a wingnut
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I'm not a terribly hard hitter, but I've seen them fly off before. Thanks for stopping by!
@lukeparsons49659 ай бұрын
I’m a no wing nut guy but when I have to use one I always use one of them
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
@@lukeparsons4965 I've tried to play with no wing nut or top felt, and it honestly feels and sounds great (I mostly play jazz), but I can't get over the visual. Maybe I like the security of knowing the cymbal isn't going anywhere? I'll have to give it another try.
@dirksommerfeld5599 ай бұрын
They work perfectly with Tama Cymbal Stands. Trust me, they are awesome. I play them while practicing and live gigs. Never had a problem at all.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I have all Yamaha cymbal stands, and I've never had a problem, either. Also, the Tama locks don't rattle, but the Yamaha wing nuts do. @@dirksommerfeld559
@JosephAmodeo-u2n3 ай бұрын
stowaway boom stands are relatively new… the issue most people don’t have the OPTION of just switching to a straight stand
@CommonSenseMusician3 ай бұрын
Yep. I love this model of stand for that reason, and I still have a few older models that don’t stow.
@Paul-bz4rd9 ай бұрын
Another suggestion, although slightly tedious - make sure to relubricate any wingnut or screw on your stands. Makes life way easier. Trust. 3-in-1 is okay but messy, ‘Blaster Dry Lube’ is less messy. Good luck!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Good call! I'll have to check those out. Thanks!
@FredGilt20 күн бұрын
Boom arms cymbal stands Are good to have your cymbal stand out away from your drums and bring the cymbal in toward the drummer, and a boom are great for mounting a ride cymbal over the bass drum, this is done on a 4-piece set up, by attaching a boom arm to the tom holder tube with a clamp, there's lot's options out there.
@jessdrummer_9 ай бұрын
What a great video man 👌🏻
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ScottRinseRepeat9 ай бұрын
Really great video. Subscribed.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MichaelDionneDrummer4 ай бұрын
Great video there! I think there is a physical reason why people shouldn't use only the upper tube or the boom arm to raise a cymbal. Since these parts of the stand are much thinner than the rest, I think it can give more stress to them when hitting the cymbal, while using every part of the stand to raise the cymbal may reduce that stress. If you take a broom for example and you raise it in the air with both of your hands at the bottom, you'll feel that the broom will try to tilt one way or another and you're gonna have a hard time trying to keep it straight. But if you have one hand at the bottom and the other towards the middle of the broom, you won't have any stability issue. That's my take on that!
@CommonSenseMusician4 ай бұрын
That’s is a GREAT way to think of that. Thank you!
@maryjaneward58727 ай бұрын
As someone who isnt a drummer, i feel like ill sound less stupid when talking to drummers
@CommonSenseMusician7 ай бұрын
This is my number one goal. Thank you!
@craigwilliams5019 ай бұрын
Great video! One comment on your last point: when the wing nuts aren’t tightened down all the way, they can rattle. My solution is to cut the top cymbal felt in half, so I can tighten the wing nut all the way down to the black cymbal sleeve - the half-felt still leaves plenty of room for the cymbal to move around. This is of course not an issue if you have those locking wing nuts. Cheers!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
That is a great point. And the Yamaha stands seem to rattle the worst. That's a great solution - I'll have to give it a try! In lower volume settings, sometimes I'll just take off the nut and the top felt.
@craigwilliams5019 ай бұрын
I’m not at all a heavy hitter, but as a rule I use the wing nuts on any cymbals 16” or under. I’m usually switching out my larger crashes or rides so much that I don’t bother with the wing nuts. Just subscribed - I’m excited to see what else you have to say!
@keithpercussion9 ай бұрын
@@craigwilliams501 Thank you!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! More videos coming up soon!
@chrissmith36689 ай бұрын
I got rid of top felts altogether and just use lock nuts on top with plenty of room. That way the cymbal can do what it wants and it eliminates the possibility of a crack at the cymbal hole. I see some reputable professional drummers that crank their wing nuts and their cymbals are so stiff but I guess when you’re endorsed you don’t care as much
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Indeed! I think I'd still care about my cymbals even if they were free/cheap, though. Thanks for stopping by!
@billygreen90639 ай бұрын
@commonsensemusician I always used the plastic cymbal seat middle piece to also cover the center threads so the center cymbal hole doesn’t get warped. Am I doing this wrong? Does it matter if the stand threads are exposed to the cymbal? Thanks!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
If I understand you correctly, you’re exactly right. The cymbal shouldn’t be in direct contact with the threads on the center post. That can definitely damage the hole. Good call!
@C_4759 ай бұрын
another thing about cranking the wing nut it can cause unnecessary stress on the cymbal and crack it.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Yeah! I hadn't thought of that, but it's totally true. Thank you!
@BobSchoepenjr9 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@AutomaticJackTV9 ай бұрын
I once had someone offer to help me tear down. I said "nah, I'm good" and she said "I know what I'm doing, my dad is a drummer". So I said "Okay then, go ahead and collapse these stands". She then proceeded to fold in all of the tilters as well as collapse the stands. Did her dad need an extra 2 fucking inches, or what? Jesus.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Seriously! It always bugs me when people fold the tilters in all the way. Waste of time, in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by!
@alisaljic8 ай бұрын
Maybe to protect the male threads from being damaged in transport, or from punching a hole through the fabric if kept in a bag.
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
Yeah, that’s a good thought. If it’s already a tight fit, that would definitely be something to look out for.
@WarrenBey9 ай бұрын
The part you called the stand is called the down tube.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Ah! Thank you!
@soundmanlab6596 ай бұрын
Nice
@CommonSenseMusician6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alisaljic8 ай бұрын
Would have been good to mention as well that overtightening the wing nut contributes to cymbal cracking, too. When the nut is too tight it limits the cymbals from vibrating freely, and that is a very important detail to know because overtightening the wing nut prevents the cymbal from releasing the buildup of kinetic energy from the impacts it receives. Especially when the cymbal is repeatedly struck during a section of a song without a pause, the metal does not get a chance to let go of so many vibrations and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) when the cymbals are not allowed to freely flex and vibrate they are more prone to cracking. Similar to what happens when a balloon is overinflated. Vibration, pressure and temperature are the three forces that damage materials. That is why earthquake resistant high rise buildings are designed to flex and release vibrations, not absorb them. That's also why I like that plastic locking nut because you can't overtighten it which makes them more cymbal friendly as well. It also helps to alternate strokes between two cymbals, it gives cymbals time to "breathe".
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
This is an excellent point. I’ll definitely include this information in a future video. Thank you!
@alisaljic8 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusician You are welcome. I really enjoyed this video you made, short and straight to the point(s). I am actually a newbie drummer and I've been playing drums for just two years. So don't really have a lot of drumming experience. Recently I decided to get a set of budget brass cymbals, (Paiste pst3's) but knowing brass tends to crack more easily than bronze, I am now going through the web trying to absorb all the know-how about what to do to make the cymbals last as long as possible. And this search included the non-drum related content such as papers on material science and vibration. It was a lot of ground to cover so I hope it pays off. This was one of the conclusions I extrapolated by connecting the different dots I accidentally discovered when the search got me to a point where I somehow ended up checking out architecture summaries on combating the wind and earthquakes effect on long bridges and tall skyscrapers. I learned that it's not just about how you strike the cymbal to prevent it from cracking, it's equally about proper dissipation of vibrational forces. Sorry for making this reply longer than I wanted. I'll stop now. 🙂 Cheers
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
Definitely worth mentioning, maybe in a part 2 of this video. Thanks again!
@DulceDul2174 ай бұрын
6:05 this! So so much this!!!
@CommonSenseMusician4 ай бұрын
#fistbump
@RalphWLundvall9 ай бұрын
Useful
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jc3drums9169 ай бұрын
I hate how the Yamaha stand's seat/sleeve screw on. There's no reason for it. Just have one that drops in place, and there's no way it will gradually ride up. Personally, I like my old stands that have a metal seat with no attached sleeve. I just use a small piece of vinyl tubing as my sleeve, which I like because it's softer than hard plastic, so it has a bit of give if the cymbal is really coming up against it. It's also narrower in diameter than a lot of hard plastic sleeves I encounter, so it can fit vintage cymbals with smaller mounting holes. The only issue is that, after many years, the vinyl will dry up and eventually fall apart, so be sure to check up on them after 10-15 years or so, lol. I had students who always positionted the tilter backwards and didn't spread the tripod enough too. Drove me nuts.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I 100% agree. The threading is massive overkill, and it causes them to break more than they should, especially in the hands of a student. Sounds like you have a great solution. Thanks for stopping by!
@TheDivergentDrummer9 ай бұрын
OK, HOLUP! I'm like 1:22 in and my mind is blown lol. I've been playing since '92 or so, Always hgad boom stands and NEVER knew you could nest the boom in the stand!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
This made my day. Happy to have given you something you didn't know! Thanks for stopping by.
@D_BeatCooper9 ай бұрын
Awesome video thank you
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@woody42699 ай бұрын
Oooh yeah...ocd lovers, this ones for u. Grt vid man. Thanks.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikestein10247 ай бұрын
For the drummers out there that don’t have the money for new cymbals all the time you should be angling your cymbals down a little and they will last for many more years when there flat like he showed they crack faster if you tilt them down a little past your comfort zone they last a lot longer trust me on that one
@CommonSenseMusician7 ай бұрын
This is an excellent point, and I’ll definitely mention it in a future video. Thanks for the comment!
@mikeydreadmastalski43458 ай бұрын
I go nutless with my e kit, cymbals move more naturally, im not a hard hitter, so the cymbal never come off
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
I love to hear it. Thanks for stopping by!
@percusshawn9 ай бұрын
Why get a boom stand if you don’t use the boom? Some players require the positioning. Playing your cymbal flat is a recipe for damage.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I completely agree. Cymbal angle is one of the biggest problems I see with young / inexperienced drummers. Thanks for stopping by!
@cesareo139 ай бұрын
Why get one? Drummer of over 34 years performing experience here: Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
That is well said. Completely agree.
@dirk-lorenz.matthiesen9 ай бұрын
This is soooo OCD... and I can so relate to it. 😂
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
You're not wrong! Thanks for stopping by!
@NK-ov6kd9 ай бұрын
At 5:11 steht wie eine schwangere Ziege😅
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Bestimmt!
@martinleicht59119 ай бұрын
I've never seen a cymbal STAND !! 😂
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Ha!
@scsidrum9 ай бұрын
I thought that all of these tips were pretty much common sense anyway
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I thinks so, too. But it's amazing how many people need a little clarification. Thanks for stopping by!
@Dan_the_Great_9 ай бұрын
You forgot when people put cymbals and don’t tight them down
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Looks like I need to make a part 2. Thanks for stopping by!
@thatotherguy75969 ай бұрын
A video for percussionists that have no understanding of geometry, or engineering.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Yes. You're exactly right. Thanks for stopping by!
@morgunstyles72535 ай бұрын
105. Or drunk guitar players
@CommonSenseMusician5 ай бұрын
Ha! Man, I hadn't thought of that, but TRUTH.
@krusher749 ай бұрын
Dam, some kids be stupiddddddd!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
I mean, you're not wrong.
@awesomefanger9 ай бұрын
I don’t correct other drummers when I see these things. Drum hardware isn’t rocket science. If a drummer can’t figure this out, I let them continue to look like a dumbass. If it’s a student and it’s the instructor or schools gear that’s a different story. Not to mention the point of school is to impart knowledge.
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
You nailed it. I've been a high school band director for many years, and a lot of my videos are inspired by the things I see students do repeatedly - not only my own students, but at almost every school I visit. If you're an experienced pro, you do you. Not my place to tell you how to handle your hardware! Thanks for stopping by.
@hazardeur8 ай бұрын
cant believe you'd even have to explain any of those....whats going on woth the world
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
I see every single one of these almost daily, unfortunately.
@hazardeur8 ай бұрын
@@CommonSenseMusicianman...that's concerning. most of it is just common sense. than again, we're talking about drummers here lol
@CommonSenseMusician8 ай бұрын
Ha! True.
@eggsandwhichian9 ай бұрын
so glad i had he common sense to not do any of this
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Ha! Absolutely. Thanks for stopping by.
@craigroberts86429 ай бұрын
Dude, where is your mic located. Your volume is too low. Being a musician you can do better! Good information, just hard to hear. You must not play your drums loud! Yeah, I'm a drummer and my hearing's shot!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
Fair point! This particular video was shot just on my iPhone, so the sound is kind of garbage. The later videos are better, and hopefully my next ones will be even better than that. Thanks for stopping by!
@krusher749 ай бұрын
I have my Bluetooth speaker volume at 80% and the youtube volume slider bar at 40%. Your hearing must be really bad! Telling him to do better, When you could have protected your hearing and done better is idiotic.
@bradcrosier13329 ай бұрын
To the OP - GOOD in-ear monitors are your friend (as long as you run them at reasonable levels). Between playing drums since I was ten (upper 50’s now) and being a pilot (light training aircraft are LOUD), I know I’ve raised my baseline. You don’t have to spend this much, but I dropped over a grand on a set of professional in-ears (Weston’s EAS-30s, which allow some ambient sound in). Absolutely one of the best investments I’ve made musically - I just wish they’d had them 40-some years ago. Once you’re hearing is shot, it’s not coming back, and if it’s damaged, even more reason to save what you have. CommonSenseMusician - I hope this is something that’s taught now, as it really wasn’t much of a consideration when I came up. I undoubtedly saved much of my hearing by often (but not always) using simple foam earplugs when playing in louder settings. Thanks for listening (pardon the pun)!
@CommonSenseMusician9 ай бұрын
This is such good advice. I need to make a video about protecting your hearing as a musician, and as just a person in the modern world. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
@ryancox50977 ай бұрын
To REALLY master your cymbal stand, piss on its leg. Establish dominance.
@CommonSenseMusician7 ай бұрын
That is the most metal response to a video I have ever received.