Things That Drummers Should KNOW or DO Before Recording In A Studio

[@210caulfield]

Thanks very much. The information was well presented and very helpful.feeling more confident now.

[@H2MOVIEMAKERS]

This video deserves more views! You covered most of the tips! Definitely Subbed!

[@kiddynamite3931]

Excellent advice!

[@underpressureman]

Great advice! May I add a tip I just thought of! When I was recording drums in the studio for my first bands album, I was definately doing rim shots as the genre was hard rock/grunge/punk style stuff and i literally ripped my finger open on the rim on a hit ( and probly needed a stitch or 2 lol) but wasnt about to go to the hospital, and I ended up taping my finger with a bunch of regular scotch tape lol. So I would recommend bringing some medical tape or hockey tape. Also you never know when tape could come in handy. And I agree, dont make noise at the end, just stay still, dont talk, and be quiet for more time than you think. the fade out of a song can be super important! also be able to take constructive feedback and suggestions by your band and producer/engineer! Great video Weez!

[@TrueSoundTV]

Yeah thank you! Im working on a video with those kinds of things too "Things that every drummer should bring to the studio or live gig". Tape is the second thing on the list lol

[@underpressureman]

lol

[@BillRayDrums]

This is all exceptional advice. I would add that it's best to put the new heads on a few days prior and play them a bit to get everything all settled in, rather than changing them the night before and trying to get things dialed in during the time when a recording engineer is...trying to get things dialed in. :D Just don't go full-frontal-FU and destroy them in the "breaking-in" period and they'll be fine. Subscribed!

[@Tyler-xk6ov]

Great video! Always cool to see another lefty drummer!

[@stevepethel6843]

Great advice and insights especially raising cymbal heights...yeah makes good sense. Gods continued blessings on your work and goals...

[@TrueSoundTV]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TyDie85]

"learn your songs" goes along with 'learn to play with a metronome". Not all songwriters/drums play go just one BPM the entire song. Sometimes there is a change-up, and you need to program the metronome to practice these changes if you're going to enter a studio, or record at home.

[@steveorchiton8733]

More than enough great advice here!

[@axetremeist]

Dropping sticks at the end. My drummer did that and it interrupts the cymbal sustain. Can't do nothing about it its there in the song😃

[@jarretttaylor6745]

Great stuff. Only small nitpicky thing for me is the drum heads being changed. In my experience and others, it takes about 3 days for the heads to seat and finalize stretching. That way, less tuning between takes = money saved. This would only apply to someone who is not confident or good at tuning. Everything else, I totally agree you covered a lot of great points which some don’t consider or do. The last point is something I struggled with once and I slightly regret it but you live and learn, right?

[@aikendrum7301]

Hmm I'm no pro and only used a studios a few times - not sure about Number 1 - depends on the capability of the band too to be click conversant not just the drummer. Number 3 subjective to what sound you want, playing style preference or what the music needs. Number 6 - again depends on playing style - Jazz Latin players kits usually have a kit set '"close in''. Drums skin age not that important yeah they need tuning if undamped. Go to the bank the night before :) hilarious, actually as the video continued I'm getting the idea this is for beginner drummer / bands ?? Half of these suggestions could be disregarded if pre arranged with the session and the kit is setup / checked / dialed in the night before.

[@stripedfrog1122]

Great video!!

[@littleman8108]

How do you even get into studio drumming??

[@WoodenMinds]

Play to the song. Some songs do not get rim shots, and some drummers are not rim shot players.