Towel Hacks: A Drummer's Best Friend | Season Three, Episode 8

[@martinkent_]

Yo Cody, it’s great seeing how much more confident and energetic you are presenting these videos since Sounds Like A Drum started out. You’ve come a long way, and the drumming community applauds you.

[@danistheguy]

just realized this channel is the america's test kitchen of drums

[@patdeniston3697]

Funny story, had my Maltese/Dashund on my lap behind the kit and he dropped his chew toy on the snare, its like a combination of cloth and some rubber pieces but he acted like he wanted it there so I played with it on the snare and to my surprise I love it! Not as much dampening as a towel but it's just what I want.

[@benjamingaray5660]

Awh that’s precious.

[@larrycooper7261]

I've used the "towel on the snare" hack for a while. I have a steel snare that can make your ears bleed in small venues. The towel definitely helps muffle the sound.

[@wesleyleelee]

+500 points for the Hitchhiker’s Guide reference!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

Immediately thought of Ringo Starr. However I never thought about the situations you mentioned here! I usually keep some paper towel to protect the hoop of the bass and the pedal clamp. Thanks for all the advice, this is the best drumming channel

[@theresevanwyk2000]

Man, so this is how drumming and the Hitch hikers guide come together! Thank you, eye opening as always, and another snare sound for almost free. Yay!

[@ShakingTwoTrees2012]

A towel also comes in handy for mopping up the pint of beer the lead singer parked beside your bass drum and then proceeded to kick over mid-song.

[@billbigler1366]

Very nice lesson. Thanks very much.

[@BadChizzle]

Thanks for the video guys! Always something useful.

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Same, same but different. I wrap my cymbals in old t-shirts in my cymbal bag. I then use those shirts just like you've been describing here. I also carry a towel, but that's for my sweaty head! And those hats sound great btw 👌

[@anth0ny_drums]

👏🏽 this was another fantastic episode, yet again!

[@thomaskleinhans2384]

You're as allways profund and entertaining! I never go to a Gig without Bandanas an Towels. Sometimes I need them as usual. But most of the time I change my sustain or sound of the drums.

[@only4crap]

not only the content is great, so are those beats!

[@lz4005]

I always wrap my hand percussion pieces in the towel before putting them in my bag so they don't bang into each other, getting damaged and making noise.

[@DavidWerre]

Been meaning to watch this channel for a long time and this video was so insightful! Subscribed!

[@SoundsLikeADrum]

Welcome and thanks for the kind words! -Ben

[@Buddythunder1]

Great content, nice job.

[@ja60123]

Frood knows his towel

[@Tyl-Fiedler]

Hey cody, i enjoyed your playing in the Video a lot ! Greetings from Germany

[@jonathanbormann5077]

I've taken to just using a rolled up towel between my pedal and batter head of kick for muddling. Quick and easy to use or not for different bass drum sounds.

[@Catayst-123]

Wow Thanks Great Tips

[@Jacob-ue6gf]

“Don’t forget to bring a towel” Towelie

[@bcrichards1368]

Can't get enough. You guys Rock! \m/

[@DreamyBongos]

I put one on my floor tom to dampen it when hitting the shell. That was an odd one.

[@jakoblindsey8571]

I use towels to separate my stands in the hardware case. I hate when the chrome gets knocked off my hardware.

[@TheCOZ]

Don't forget to bring a towel!

[@keithdoeskungfu]

Good video, but you totally missed the opportunity to quote Towelie from South Park .. "Don't forget to bring a towel" lol

[@bacbladerunner]

How about sometimes my daughter wraps a towel around her head when I'm practicing.

[@pcgkjrn]

Cody, what mod did Jesse do on your 20”? In my speakers it sounded thinner than my old 20” A. Excellent channel.

[@solitudeparade]

The ball dropped by not putting “Don’t forget to bring a towel” in the thumbnail is of Times Square NYE proportions. That being said, that’s about the only complaint I’ve ever had from you guys. Thanks for the continuing education!

[@codersexpo1580]

How about just wiping the sweat off your face and hands hello!

[@paulaeden5934]

What gets wetter...as it dry's..?

[@seafoamer]

how did you position/put the bandana in-between the hats?

[@SoundsLikeADrum]

Folded on half for a triangle and then wrapped once around the center rod.

[@seafoamer]

@@SoundsLikeADrum thanks!

[@sufc43]

Can I ask what the cross stick 'block' is? Anyone?

[@SoundsLikeADrum]

That’s the X-Click from Gruv-X.

[@mattdeese298]

Don’t forget to bring a towel 😂