The 10 BEST THINGS About Being a Drummer...

You may have a pretty good idea of why drums are the greatest instrument in the world. But in case you need a memory-refresh…let me help you out! Here are my 10 “best things” about being a drummer. These are the reasons to be a drummer, the reasons I’m a drummer, and my favorite things about being a drummer. I’ve included the serious points…as well as the not so serious points. But regardless of whether or not a point makes you laugh, I still consider it one of my legitimate reasons for being a drummer. Who said we couldn’t have fun anyways?
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[@random11stuff]

Best thing about being a drummer: don't need to remember the chords!

[@andre-pz1wv]

TRU

[@thrash_0915]

Eoin Hayes true, with piano, bass, and guitar, it gets so confusing

[@rwebiscool]

Drummer who can remember chords / changes are even MORE valuable! But it's nice to have an excuse not to...haha

[@pyjamapunks242]

Nah......... on a guitar you don't really have to remember chords, it eventually boils down to muscle memory; and on a bass you generally don't even play chords.

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

The band may try to make you feel less of a musician because they have to actually learn every cord and you have to pipe down

[@timm1139]

I like drumming because: 1) I always know what time it is.... the neighbor is pounding on my door screaming, "shut up, it's 3 AM!2) Broken sticks make great weapons against vampires,3) Used heads make great Frisbees.4) Constantly tapping on stuff really annoys people.5) Schlepping a couple hundred pounds of gear & showing up 45minutes early to set up for practice is fun.6) Playing on a "shared" kit & spending 45 minutes tweaking & retuning everything because the last drummer didn't care.7) Dealing with a leader that doesn't know ANYTHING about drums & tries to explain what type of groove they want.8) Finishing up a cool fill by smashing my knuckle between the floor tom rim & my stick always makes my day.9) Always being told by the guitarist to stop my warm-ups because he's "tuning".And the best reason of all?10) Because drumming if so freaking COOL! It doesn't matter what kind of day I'm having or how bad practice is, playing drums is the BEST!

[@noferblatz]

#2 above: ROTFLMAO! I couldn't stop laughing at that...

[@Phoenix-jf7kt]

Yes your right!

[@markomarkovic5729]

9) happens to me all the time :)

[@MrScotty1011]

#2 is a very good point

[@kalliusgd4697]

Yoooo this is the most funniest and most truth when the it comes about being a drummer

[@sneedville80]

I love being a leader without being the frontman.

[@sneedville80]

Michael Phelps drummers will have a ressurgence of stardom and the really good ones do. How many people go to see Rush for any other artists but Mr Peart. Plus i would love to have the money of being in a huge band but to be able to go to a restaurant without being bothered.

[@ChaosToRule]

Tool.

[@ferd1572]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

@@sneedville80 sneed??? Formerly chucks???

[@derekwilliams1660]

I didn't choose the drums,the drums chose me.

[@clairetweeter5155]

Honestly same, tried guitar and bass and it just didn't' feel right. The drums just call at me

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

It's a calling and if you get that one day .your going to be good one day . And one thing that's magical is if it ever happens to you is if a bug ! I don't know which one it is , It might be a bug that make snapping sounds a cricket maybe , but if it challenges you In your basement your there man . truth I wish I had it recorded that day

[@babetteleblanc7620]

Derek williams, That’s how I feel! Destiny man, destiny.

[@noferblatz]

We say that about *cats*. You want a cat that will be a great cat and fit in, be affectionate, etc., let them choose *you*. Otherwise, there's no telling what kind of behavior you're gonna get out of the animal.

[@steeezyjoey]

Im a drummer myself! I also want to try the guitar.

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

Groove is definitely drums, but a bass player is a drummers best friend and vice versa.

[@from.rishab]

Karl Beerman that's why I learned both- if you know those two instruments pretty well, you can really groove out without losing track of tempo

[@babetteleblanc7620]

Karl Beerman, that’s the best feeling ever.

[@noferblatz]

Interesting, though. I heard John Bonham locked in more with the guitar and melody than John Paul Jones' bass in Zeppelin.

[@from.rishab]

Yeah, that's true. Each drummer has a different way of playing. But with the stuff I play, like math rock or prog, the bass can really help you know where you are if you drum, and vice versa. But this is for me, and I think a few more people feel that too.

[@batmanwayne5159]

noferblatz - I think it’s good to connect with the guitarist, bassist and melody that way we can enhance the song and support the band.

[@equinatordarkhorn2088]

A drummer is KING. Why else would the drum seat be called a throne?

[@tonhueb429]

Also: We can play on "not a drumset" and still create groove (stomping on the floor, hitting pots or playing a cardboard box with brushes)

[@yerdaddy]

steering wheel, chair arm, pets, kids

[@littleliop]

My family hate me for this, I'm always tapping my knees and feet when I'm sitting down and it drives then mad haha

[@CarlosGarcia-ze6rt]

deathcore_till_we_sore i couldnt feel more identified with this comment

[@randomperson9040]

Tables are great but everyone you work with hates you.

[@Udontkno7]

Yep. When I eat dinner, I’m tapping away with my utensils

[@sjohnson498]

"If I didn't show up what would they do?"😂🤣

[@TealTactics]

use a metronome

[@GigaChadL337]

s johnson guitar pro

[@everettsutton35]

1. Being able to groove with other musicians, like a bass or keyboard player, goes without saying as the best feeling on this earth. 2.It doesn't stop at the drumset. There are tons more percussion instruments from all around the world that have their own story and sound, and that opens more doors for creativity to pass through. 3. Being in a community where everyone is striving to get better as a musician is really cool.

[@1sacharming]

One big reason for playing drums for me is to let some steam out by hitting stuff

[@clairetweeter5155]

Same! Great way to blow off some steam

[@thunderwolfyt2085]

I agree with you bud

[@steeezyjoey]

Yes! it's a good stress reliever. Hahah

[@juleshammond5525]

Facts

[@Udontkno7]

Hell yeah

[@zacharywilliams2]

I started drumming because it looked fun and challenging. I actually played a lot of rock band and got good at the drums, so when I got my first drum set (this march) I could already play a lot of beats. Anyways, I started playing drums because it is fun, and is a skill that can help you in your normal day-to-day life.

[@lucasbrucas9632]

ZoroarkWarrior Great! I hate when people put others down for getting into an instrument through Rock Band/Guitar Hero. To me it is just another person who found a passion.

[@zacharywilliams2]

Lucas Bruno I totally agree. I'm glad to see someone who feels the same way.

[@RettaTheRipper]

I also learned to play basic beats/fills by playing Rockband. I surprised myself when I sat down at a real kit and was able to actually play something. It was awesome.

[@cowavaba-geometrydashandmo8306]

ZoroarkWarrior same

[@austinhanna8328]

Bruh same, I started on guitar hero

[@thrash_0915]

I love drumming. Out of all of the instruments I have learned, the drums were the most challenging and fun to learn.

[@Drazer012]

Drumming really helps me out with my depression! i'm able to just zone out for a bit and focus on the music and improving that one fill that has been kicking my ass for weeks now until i get it. Its very satisfying to be able to play something that you couldnt have a week ago - regardless of how simple or difficult it is or what level you are playing at.

[@jasonenz4238]

TheMMOptimist - All truth my man! I feel you 100%!!! My depression started when I had absolutely nowhere I could play my drums...past 2 years. Years and years of full time touring and playing every night to barely playing at all. Finally got a spot to play now so hopefully some of the depression kicks rocks! Sometimes you gotta play for #10...just gotta hit stuff...good place to direct your aggression :)

[@maxmikkelsen166]

Whenever I am stressed out about school I just hop on my drum set and jam out

[@onlyslightlyemo2345]

For me it helps with anxiety but for the same reasons it helps you

[@joshuadietrich3033]

saaaaaaaaame dude!

[@madvlasters2836]

I started playing the drums because the drummer always look the coolest

[@busheadmcmeme7672]

Rehearsals are usually at mine, so I'm never late.

[@longinuscyclone213]

thats a good idea since you dont have to drag around a kit so much

[@vitamin9165]

@@longinuscyclone213 downsides of being a drummer

[@cberger]

I was a guitar player for years. Was with a band during a rehearsal and looked back at my drummer and thought, “Man, that guy is having way more fun than me.” So I decided to learn drums, I was right about the whole more fun deal. That was 8 years ago and haven’t looked back.

[@from.rishab]

My absolute favorite thing about drumming is that the sound you have is a personal thing. Not only be genre, but by more variables. Say I hot a snare drum, and my friend hits the exact same drum. We'll have a different sound because we choose where to hit it and how to hit it. Drummers also have different gripping styles for the sticks, and that can also vary the sound. Just everything about drumming is personal, including how you groove out.

[@LH-zv2zq]

The main appeal for me as a drummer is its primitive feel. This may be true for all who enjoy just listening, or dancing to music.

[@Gunnarof11B3]

Being in a band and creating beats, and it also stimulates my ADHD and idk it just feels nice to the ears if you play right.

[@theHammr88]

#11 We not only have multiple instruments in front of us, many of which have multiple ways to play, we get to do it all sitting down! Never had more fun sittin' on my ass!

[@lukeramlet275]

This is underappreciated however you do you sweat a lot more than everyone else in the band

[@theonecalledvino8165]

That's why I have a cool fan. (get it)?

[@totalllyadult4891]

I did it to play the beginning of painkiller and now I'm in a band what the

[@Zer0fuqx]

Not having to know scales...that's a win. Im self taught completely. I can't read music, I don't do drum tab. Being able to play something just through feel and memory is very freeing. You rarely have to play 'note for note'...it's always new. I like that.

[@impish1579]

I personally have tons of energy. And nothing looks better than seeing a persons passion and energy put in the drums. Watching a drummer you can always see their passion in playing. Thats always been my best thing about being a drummer.

[@isaiahmartin1202]

Love the opening statement!!! But I started playing drums in school band in 6th grade because my dad was a drummer. But after awhile it was all about me (sadly). But then I found faith and now every time I play for practice or for worship team it's for God. And ever since I started playing for God more opportunities are opening for me to play at different churches and getting my name and style out there.

[@michaelbarry9848]

I'm not a drummer, but I have an interest, which is what brought me to this channel! I liked what you said about the drummer being responsible for the sound the audience hears. I have found that to be absolutely true, and the more musical and skilled the drummer, the better they sound. The truly great players go to real lengths to make sure that everything in on point: their tuning, setup, miking, etc is absolutely top notch. I have seen Dave Weckl play live many times, and he always takes his own mikes/mixing board with him, so that he mixes the drums himself, and then feeds his final drum mix to front of house to their mixing board. He always sounds so clean and precise.

[@hanskristianfloden3224]

For me one of the answer is that there are so many sound possibilities, there are so many more sounds you can play than the just what you are supppsed to play. You can play what you are supposed to play and more sounds, all of that is awesome and that you use the whole body! And thats just one or two of many of the reasons I play Drums!

[@jeppeastrup5915]

Synes du det er gøy å spille trommer?

[@liz4rdg3ck0]

Drums are so personal. You can have a guitarist play a chord, and have a different guitarist play the same chord and it will sound exactly the same. But if you have a drummer hit a snare drum, and then have a different drummer hit the exact sam drum. It will sound different. Thats why you can tell the difference from bonham to ringo. And keith moon from gene krupa. Thats something i will always love about acoustic drums.

[@2latuile]

A couple notes - sometimes a single one - are usually enough to tell Hendrix from Santana from Knopfler from John Lee Hooker you know ? If you can't, then perhaps you should start listening other instruments as well, not only the drums ;)

[@liz4rdg3ck0]

2latuile perhaps

[@noferblatz]

There's also drum tuning. Alex Van Halen always makes me giggle-- his snare is always tuned so wide open. Most drummers go for a lot flatter sound on the snare. But I can always tell when it's him playing, because the snare sounds so odd.

[@jasonenz4238]

Had 2 best friends, one was taking guitar lessons, other had a bass...it's all that was left lol and haven't looked back. Moms coulsin is Chris Franz (drummer for talking heads) and grandfather was a great jazz drummer. Didn't know any of this when I decided it was my calling. Pick up other instruments guys! I played bass in a band recently and I'm teaching myself piano...helps understand "music" as a whole...a little bit better. Never took a lesson in my life 100% self made...but it wouldn't have hurtted lol. Thanks dude!!! Great video!!!!!! :)

[@ronnie.c3222]

that you can jam with any instrument wether it’s wind or string, jamming with people is why i love drums

[@Mrcastleskeep]

I started drumming because that's the instrument that always grabbed me when I listened to music. I air drummed for years until I got my first set. I sat down and could already play some decent beats. I stuck with it (for almost two decades now) because it's so much damn fun. I love being the backbone and the driving force behind a band.

[@timlinkous2972]

Hey Stephen, you’re videos are awesome! They’ve really helped me work around my drum kit and learn more about it. Also, I’m taking better care of my drums because of them! My dad has been a drummer all of my life and I always thought he was the coolest guy ever for it, so naturally, he taught me how to play as a kid and since then I’ve branched out on my own style of music and can still jam with him and have a great time. Just subscribed, keep these coming!

[@drummer0864]

Good attitude and insightful info. I think your right on about our job and place in a band. We are the rhythm and grove, and isn't that what life is about?

[@jamesgrady4650]

locking it in. Being there and just flowing...the most Zen experience I have ever had.

[@scroxydrums]

Since my childhood I've been clicking rhythms with my mouth up to my 19, when I decided to do something with it. p.S. still wondering why my parents with this in mind sent me to music school to study accordion and keyboard.

[@noferblatz]

I gotta say, too, that drummers always intrigued me. Most everyone else (except maybe the keyboard player) are always up front on stage. But the drummer is always there in the background, just doing what he does. He doesn't have to put scarves all over his microphones or dance around like a chihuahua on speed. Just quietly (not really!) does his job. Plus, the tempo and rhythm of a piece is the first thing I notice and will lock into. Back in the days of disco (my latter teens and twenties), that part of the song was absolutely the *heart* of the song, as you can imagine. If I was a girl, I'd probably be most drawn to the drummer.

[@ultrarocker2000]

My life was and still slightly is surrounded by singers, pianists, guitar and bass players, etc. I wanted to be different, and also had a lot of energy with almost no output. So drums seemed like a perfect fit, and I still love them as much as I did back then. Thanks for the helpful and fun videos, I wish I would have found you sooner.

[@tannerted3920]

The freedom. If you are jamming or even on stage you can just play and mess around on a beat. If you play guitar you need to be in key n stuff.

[@Dwendele]

This video makes me want to start drumming again. It's funny, I haven't played in 15 years, but Ive always continued to follow my favorite drummers and still drool over sweet gear.

[@TheMatsterx]

Even mainly as a metal drummer this channel is awesome. I love the feel of the instrument. And to me, the bigger the kit, the more fun

[@johngavin1448]

Super sick video bro. The responsibility of keeping time and being able to accent and emphasize other instruments you're playing with is amazing to me

[@Benjamin_Lees_]

If you dont know what to say when someone asks, "why drums?" Then its not your passion. The answer should be, "its who I am. It expresses my feeling in ways no word could explain. Its my life, its now or never." That is my answer😂😂 I drum, I'm 14 and I already know the answer a drummer needs.

[@bruhmoment-yr4fn]

i saw my bro play drums and immediatley, i was like "okay, this is what i want to devote my time to."

[@fathurmarco5539]

one thing that i love about drums is that its actually helping me with my diet ,also i love it when people say that drums is the easiest instrument out there and underestimate you, then u give them a groove to play and they cant even hit the hihat and the bass on time

[@riekysamodra]

For me when drumming with my band, i can expresss my creativity in grooves,chops,fills and beats. Then i can video myself drumming and share it on social media its so cool for me as drummer

[@Benjamin_Lees_]

Ive known u for a while but tbh this is the video that made me sub (especially the 2nd point. "Skull smashing"😂)👍

[@fumedrummer]

Thanks for this video! If I had to add one thing why I like playing drums is that it's fun! I can sit with any style of musician and be creative and give the performance the back beat it needs. It's just fun!

[@Mack11B]

First, great channel! I started playing drums when i was only 3 years old, because i absolutely fell in love with the dynamic range from watching jazz drummers.

[@111connorg]

Love drumming, we drive the band and everyone who is dancing along all thanks to your beat they are all tapping along to your beat :)

[@realdealradio]

The best things about being a drummer for me are: -Being fortunate and able (with all of my passion and hard work) to be a real, deep spiritual and integral part of the music. I can experience AND contribute to the moment all at once. -I am so grateful for music. Music is my blood. My breath. My spirit. My life. -It feels so good when I can get an entire group of people (no matter how big or small) to feel the music with the love and joy that I do. -But. After all that. I would have to say that the for me, the BEST part of being a drummer is being in the position to see and hear some awesome musicians really up close. And most importantly, I can contribute to THEIR experience by giving them a launch pad and musical platform to soar and enjoy the moment as much as I do. It truly is 'The Best Seat in The House'! 🎼🎵🎶🥁💙❤️💥🔥🥳🙏

[@sarojaband4664]

Serious drumming requires focused commitment to constantly improve your abilities both on and off the kit. Attention to health, nutrition, physical strength, flexibility and stamina ALL play a key role in optimizing performance. You run the risk of serious injury if you neglect any of these areas. This is the ZEN of drumming, and it has kept me strong and fit both physically and mentally for decades. I love my drums!!

[@wanjanechtangroeger]

The point with rehearsals not starting without the drummer is actually something that is getting on my nerves. Everyone in the band doesn't come to a rehearsal from time to time and it is never a problem. But as a drummer everyone gets upset with you if you can't come to a rehearsal.

[@charvelisbest3993]

I love drumming because I love the millions of different combinations to drumming and All the sounds you can make with a couple of pieces to the drum

[@MrMcHoonter]

My favorite part about it is the tuning (jk only a sadist would say that) my fav part is coming up with beats in my head

[@christopherswinehart9520]

I was actually a saxophone player before i played drums and started playing drums in high school marching band for drumline. And moved on to college was in bassline there and now all i do is play set. And i just feel like it is easier to express what type of music you are playing. And all i know is drums are the best instrument ever

[@EpicTeaTimes]

Nr.1 reminded me of when, a few weeks back, my band wrote a power metal song. We've never really done a song like that before, and we quickly realized how hard it is to play all the other instruments (except drums because I've practiced to quite a lot of power metal) when the snare is constantly playing off beat because of the speed. So when our keyboardist and guitarist messed up the accents I just ignored the melody and kept on time instead. It's an empowering feeling when you know the song so well you don't need the melody and just play it in your head!

[@isosk1229]

I got my love for drumming from my sister. She sat me on her lap and showed me the basics when I was still 6 (in a friend's house). Now I have a 17 year old drum set, and I learned to tune because of its terrible sound 😂. And many people inspired me along the way, including you. So, thanks alot, dude.

[@ivanmercado4240]

I always loved the drums, and thought wouldn't it be cool to learn the drums. So I'm learning them through this guy at our church. It's fun, but I know I have a ways to go before I'll be able to play in front of the congregation and not mess up or forget stuff. So I practice on my practice pad and go to church after hours and play on the kit. I absolutely enjoy playing the drums. Thanks.

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

I remember seeing a band before I was drummers as a kid with virgin eyes and ears , the drummer he was the only one working on stage visually the coolest one , that made live music live . you see the music threw the drummer . Yep

[@Rustyjamesman]

just hold rehearsals at your place then 1 you wont be late and 2 you don't have to move your drums :D

[@Mist3rBr0wn]

I cant pick one reason to love drumming because if I didn’t have the drums I would be very different and just sitting on your throne on a bad day and just making beats it makes you feel amazingly better

[@krismichalsky]

Main reason I became a drummer was everyone else I knew played guitar or bass guitar. I already knew how to play the drums, so for the past 10 years I have swapped from being drummer, to playing guitar, to doing bass guitar. I love each one equally and all 3 instruments have their own pros and cons. Sometimes when I am playing drummer and my guitar player just doesn't play a certain part the way I would, I just sit there and kind of cringe...... And I think how I would play it, and it's a bit frustrating. I've been on guitar for 27 years and on bass for 15 years. Drums is the least time I have on an instrument, but I can hold my own pretty darn good. I think it helped that I was already a musician and kind of stepped into a realm I was comfortable with. I do rhythm much better than lead, and drums are definitely rhythm.

[@WolfMcPenguinsen]

#1 keeping everything clean with chaos around. Keyboardist adjusted music sheets, turned on the beat loop. She didnt even know. Maybe 45 seconds left in the song. The bassist and I looked at each other and kept rollin. No one else in the band heard it. I actually enjoyed the challenge though

[@CaptainHowdy1431]

Because drums are the FIRST, ORIGINAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT! From the first hollow log to electronic percussion (not my favorite category), drums are the most organic instrument EVER!!!

[@esequielsaenzthefourth4938]

The energy and andrenaline of being a drummer, thats why I'm a drummer and why I love playing the drums

[@RecycledFirefighter]

Loved this man! Thanks for the great comment. I am getting back into playing again after taking the last 10 years off. I'm excited! Thanks for encouraging me!

[@LinkinParkFuckYeah]

For me its def the flow once you get it, stuff just slips from under your hands and feet and you just zone out in this

[@tntroo7009]

Absolutely! The "control" of the overall feel and energy of a song is a great reason to be a drummer! Imagine if we left THOSE things up to guitarists and vocalists?! 🤣

[@herthxx]

The best thing about drums imo is all of the different sounds we can make, from a cowbell to a pendejo to a snare, whatever you want to hook up to your kit.

[@PinkiesBrain]

Im actually not really Drummer, playin guitar, keys n stuff. Just bought a kit and work through your tutorials. The best thing becomin a drummer, playin to drumless songs is just soooooo much fun!!!! And you can roughly play along to any song instantly. (Not perfect, but who cares) Havin a blast

[@jackbowser5128]

I have so much fun playing and get so much enjoyment out off it and its a good workout

[@markomarkovic5729]

It's much better to play drums than poison yourself with antidepressants

[@RATMM1]

I love that guitarist hiding behind a pedal board joke lol

[@brianmorrow5350]

I certainly will never forget that first time many years ago when the ladies started shaking their asses to the beat I was laying down........ I remember thinking "I could get used to this!"

[@alaincondello6652]

Happy New year from France !

[@Armz316]

I remember when I was one of the drummers at our church. Modesty aside the Pastor said the congregation wasn't alive when the praise & worship started, but when I played everyone was wide awake joyful! Too bad he didn't know the first drummer was way better than me! The 1st. drummer is more advanced, my skill is in the kindergarten level. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace out!

[@xxdrnickxx6351]

One day my old bands drummer didnt show up to practice. I was like hay i can play a realy basic beat. Then i actualy learned how to play and Im here now. I was playing trumpet in a ska band before.

[@erikhaugerud8113]

as a multiinstrumentalist, what I find seperates drums from other instruments, kind of goes without saying. its harmony and melody. keys and all that. as a guitar/bassplayer everything I do have to be integrated with both the rythm and the harmony of the music. as a drummer you can get away with allmost anything as long as it is locked with the rythm. whenever I play drums with other people.. just jamming etc, I find it extremely liberating. That`s why drumming is the instrument that is most FUN to play. you dont have to think.. just be, feel and act..

[@Somiten]

Drummers are generally most normal people in modern bands :D

[@MrSawlong]

dude! the cords of your hoodie make me go crazy!

[@alex-ve2zq]

Always interesting to look down in the comments of a drum video and seeing what people say such as like "My gosh thats an amazing snare!"

[@josiek5989]

Always been a musician, came to drumming later on (after I married a bass player), and 20 years later, we still are playing together (mostly grunge tribute stuff!) When I nail something challenging just right - and we are locked in - the look my husband/bassist gives me is the best thing in the world. And I especially love it when someone else yells - what key is this in? And I have no idea and don't care. And when people think I can play like a dude.

[@MarsLos10]

I am a guitar and piano player and I am just starting out on drums. The reason why I chose drums as my next instrument is because it feels SO DAMN COOOOOL hitting stuff and it makes me so alert and energetic when I play. Also I hope that drums will help me improve my rythm skills, because rythm is my weak point as a musician, I am not very steady on solo playing xD

[@drumboogie66]

I love to drum because I’m a problem solver type and, I love to display a solid meter, use in ear metronome. If there was a second choice it would be the surreal moment when you the band melts together and becomes this profound thing you can’t totally umm…see, but when members also compliment other members by for example giving the correct space to perform their notes and not walk on other musical talents you’re performing with. 😀😁🤘🤘

[@markt1639]

Rhythm is my most beloved thing for me and I love to move to the rhythm.I'm a slave of the rhythm and that is my most awesome reason to become a drummer 😉👌

[@thomaskleinhans2384]

Maximal Intention and feel, walk between empathy and leadership. Control and flow.

[@BjornMoren]

One of the coolest things for me is to provide the foundation that my fellow musicians can securely rely on. That is when I manage to play exactly what is needed to support their playing and make them shine. Playing music is for me a way of talking to people without using words. My role as the drummer is to "speak" in a way that makes everyone comfortable enough to express themselves freely, and with a steady hand lead the "conversation" on to new topics. I create the context for what is about to happen. Maybe that was overly philosophical, I hope you get what I mean.

[@philusschwiftikus]

I‘m not only playing The Drums (Guitar, Bass and Keyboard as well) but the Drums was my First Instrument and it will be my last Instrument! I started Drums with 6 Years and now it’s kinda therapie or something, it’s lot of fun Playing and i can be myself while Playing it.

[@DrummingChronicles]

Good Stuff man. Good stuff indeed

[@ronfults3844]

I originally tried the guitar and we just never meshed. I'm not sure why but it just didn't really work. Drums on the other hand did work and I really enjoy the journey.

[@menie103]

Man... I love your channel

[@obedchristian8505]

Well my friend are guitarist and he always act like he better than me. As a drummer this video is very helpful to make him unable to talk 😂

[@lajeanette33]

I agree with you, my favourite part is the fact that we don't have a pitch related instrument. We can play a song in seconds.

[@dbert1024]

My favorite part about drumming is that you can play literally any genre without much change to your technique. Playing along to a film score with mallets is honestly the most fun I've had on a drum kit.

[@leleroben4397]

I dunno about the gear. I mean, there are peiple obsessed with gear, but most of the drummers I know are not THAT obsessed. I mean, there are some really badly obsessed bass players. Coolest things about the drums: ANYTHING can be used as your instrument!!! It's so funny to make rocks part of your set 😂

[@paulpioch7776]

Gotta love Aquiles' drum set

[@fireyourrocketts]

LOL..for number 9 that depends which band you play in and the ego of other bandmates; I used to play with a bassist who constantly liked to correct me at the tempo; I had to follow him not all the way around or it would be a fight, lol, he had good tempo but then again so do I !! .. in another band the "leader" who was the keyboard player used to "mark" the tempos on all the songs and he is horrible everything was always in a hurry no way this guy would nail a good tempo ever; i had to follow likewise because when I tried to bring that up i was told he was the MD and to shut up..so..# 9 ? lol..depends!!! The rest of points are nailed! Right on!

[@noferblatz]

Seriously? Someone telling the drummer to follow *them*? Unless your tempo isn't good as a drummer, just no way. That's the biggest part of the drummer's job-- to keep the band locked on tempo. Sheesh!

[@fireyourrocketts]

noferblatz -- Right isn't it? That is what I used to tell him..and that maybe he had his instrument choice picked wrong..lol

[@joshuaschaefer4199]

loved it man!

[@MattOsborn98]

Because you can play on anything. In other words you don't always need a drum to practice on

[@deadhead874]

I started playing drums because I hated playing the Saxophone. My teacher was like, well if you hate it that much I'll give you something to hate more. Thus he started hating my drumming and I loved it haha

[@busheadmcmeme7672]

This is my faviourate channel

[@kyleturner433]

My Grandad played so I gave it a go and I loved it.