OK you guys,, be nice, it's a little scary posting her in general board since I haven't been in here in years, and I only play hand drums.. But, my girlfriend is in the market for a drum set.
So, yesterday went to see the big guy (my teacher) on the hill and have a rumba. My gal goes right for Dave's fat trap kit; one of the two kits sitting in the middle of Dave's 1300 sq foot sound studio. She proceeds to channel this amazing 6/8 rhythm that I think was really a 9/8 since it was three sets of three before she came back around to the snare. It was so unexpected! I've never seen her play anything but conga, djun, or djembe...
So, I started playing with her on the Tumba and played a bembe lead - really heavy on the bomba note. (the first 8th note after the one - just saying it since maybe I don't realize how much of our nerdy terminology you guys know and use yourselves) Dave, our teacher sits at the percussion kit with timbales and bells and hammers out 6/8 upbeat bell and the timbales on the doubles (or ponche). Dusty sits down at quinto and we all just ripped to shreds the most amazing rhythm I've been a part of in a long time! Whoof! It was truely incredible!
I told Lisa yesterday while were there, and several times on the way home that she needs to get herself a kit,, start taking lessons, and be well on her way into drum set life! She was mad at me for suggesting it, but really,, I could see so much talent in her little flurry that I couldn't leave it alone.
Today, she called up a friend about looking into some drums to buy and some lessons, so she's definitely convinced!
Just thought I'd throw it out to our list since you'd probably like to know about a convert from hand to stick, and maybe you might throw a resource or two my way.
Of course I know E-bay's got 'em, and so does Musician's Friend, but maybe I just like the chatter too..
 

Back in the 90's two of the better rock drummers here in South Florida were a husband and wife who both freqently subbed for me. The awkward thing was calling their house to offer one of them a gig - I basically would give it to whoever answered the phone, because I would feel weird asking for the other one.

Interestingly, the more ballsy and aggressive drummer of that pair was the wife - she was the one I usually was hoping would answer the phone. Both of them were excellent drummers, but she had more of a "go for it" vibe, while he was really slick and clean. But they were both great players and super cool to hang with, so I felt good knowing the gig would be in good hands no matter who I gave it to!

Yeaaaaaa! that's cool!

i always think it's better if a couple can cross-over into each other's hobbies. that way one doesn't get bitter about golf outings, the other doesn't get knickers in a bunch over music. lol.

it sounds really bad, but the best advice i got from jump was to not play like a girl. yeah, yeah...it's a loaded phrase, but the sentiment is spot on. i took the advice and it held me in good stead. perhaps it's more accurate and/or pc to say, 'play with conviction,' but i got the idea.

why was she miffed when you suggested lessons? sounds like she's naturally gifted and they will only help to bring out her talents.


congrats and welcome back! feel free to update us on your life in the miscellaneous forum... in the "Where IS everyone?' thread.

I saw her performing with with Michael McDonald on Austin City Limits.  She is great!

Dude, come to South Carolina when you two are ready. We only have four million residents in the whole STATE.

Nice weather, too.

When I gig with my wifes band (shes the lead singer) I sometimes go out front to sing and she plays drums.  Im a closet crooner and love to sing old standards.  Plus she puts in these great harmonies that make me sound better than I should.  The crown reaction isnt "wow the drummer can sing" its "wow the singer can play drums!"  Its been fun for both of us and adds variety to the show. 

And Smoggrocks:   A female, hard rock guitar player I know says dont use the line "dont play like a girl."  She says to say "play with more testosterone."