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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2007, 09:49 AM » |
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I see there are some recommendations of the Tama First Chair Throne. It's a good one, but I replaced mine with a "Soundseat" throne. Before you make a decision, check them out at soundseat.com. The seat is quite large and it is, bar none, THE MOST comfortable throne. It's wide, deep, and comfortably sculpted. When I finish practice, I have NO stiffness in my butt, legs, or back. Can't say enough good things about it.
Best of all, it's made by a guy named J.R.Robinson, who runs it as pretty much a home business. It comes with a backrest, if you want it. I bought the retrofit seat, and it fits on any base with a 7/8 inch top. CHECK IT OUT before you buy anything else. It is fabulous.
And yes, I'm another retread. At 55, started playing again in 2004. The equipment has advanced amazingly. Im still learning to read, work on independence every day, and have amazed myself doing things I didn't think I could. Damned good for the brain, too -- right and left lobe, talkin' to each other all the time. Fire on, neurons!
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2007, 11:09 AM » |
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My wife and I figured if I was going to have a mid life crisis, spending some cash on drums would be better than driving off on a harley with a bimbo. Your wife's a bimbo?!  Sorry, I couldn't resist...  robyn |
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2007, 11:18 AM » |
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rock on! or swing on, as the case may be.  music keeps you young, man. i am convinced of this. i agree -- it opens up the brain and stimulates all those good neurosectors. i started at 30 and am 41 now. i need to work a little harder to stay physically strong, but drumming really is a great mind-body-soul workout. many congrats to you, and keep it up no matter what. you'll see that the benefits cross over into areas other than just your playing! also -- i read about this woman in my mom's AARP magazine. 102 years old, and she took up drumming at 100. mostly hand drumming, but some kit. says she can't go a week without being part of her drum circle. it was really inspiring, and really, she looked like she was in her late 70s or so. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 14, 2007, 12:13 PM » |
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Hey Verve, You're never too old to learn anything. I am 45 and started two years ago. It's a cool journey... (even if it is a mid-life crisis  This site is a great resource btw. |
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2007, 09:44 PM » |
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Super great thread folks. 46 this April for me. I practiced tonite with a group ranging in age between 16 and 18. The best part was that one of them is my daughter. The rewards of being a musician at any age are what keeps all of us going...hobbyist to pro.
Play on.
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« Reply #25 on: February 15, 2007, 02:08 PM » |
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I started at age 7. Now 50 and going strong.
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« Reply #26 on: February 15, 2007, 06:11 PM » |
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Super great thread folks. 46 this April for me. I practiced tonite with a group ranging in age between 16 and 18. The best part was that one of them is my daughter. The rewards of being a musician at any age are what keeps all of us going...hobbyist to pro.
Play on.
One is never too old to learn anything. Redcamaro, isnt that the greatest thing, playing with your kids. My daughter plays keys and flute, one son plays Alto sax, and my oldest son plays drums, guitar and bass. Playing with them is a real delight, and a great way to spend quality time together. At 44, I hope I will still be playing in another 44 years. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2007, 10:30 PM » |
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Your wife's a bimbo?! Sorry, I couldn't resist... robyn No - she's the sweetest thing that's happened to me. AND she would never, ever get on a Harley.  |
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« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2007, 02:51 PM » |
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Hey Verve,
You can see from my handle how I feel about turning 46 and having just started playing 6 weeks ago. I've played guitar and bass for a long time and have played air drums for at least as long. I figure I't will help keep my reflexes sharp and whatnot, but I'm also learning along with my 10 yo son so it gives us a common bond.
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Keep practicing. I just ordered Jared Falk's rock drumming system for $89. It hasn't arrived yet but it contains 4 or 5 dvd's and some play along cd's. I'll report on it once it arrives.
Good luck and never look back.
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« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2007, 03:20 PM » |
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Yay, another old fart newbie! There're a lot of us here, who "had the dream" for a long time and then started up late in life. I'll be very interested to hear how that dvd set works for you, and congrats on jumping in. I started playing w/ my son several years ago--he got bored w/ it, and I kept on playing. Eardrum, I wouldn't be caught dead on a Hardly Ableson either! robyn |
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« Reply #30 on: February 20, 2007, 05:01 PM » |
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Eardrum, I wouldn't be caught dead on a Hardly Ableson either! robyn wimp. |
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« Reply #31 on: February 20, 2007, 10:58 PM » |
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Ahh, they're too slow. My dear husband put a sticker on my horse trailer when I wasn't looking, that has the Harley badge and says (instead of Harley Davidson Motorcycles) "Hardly Moving M*****F*****s." I was driving along one day towing the trailer, when I noticed a Harley rider traveling really close behind me; the guy was frowning a bit... Now I usually cover the sticker up w/ a magnetic thing when I tow it. Hubby drives an 80's style sport bike (Kawasaki ZRX) so I've got to be loyal to those. http://users.adelphia.net/~zrx11/robyn |
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Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great. ~Mark Twain
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« Reply #32 on: February 20, 2007, 11:44 PM » |
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I'm 50, took it up again about 18 months ago - hadn't touched a stick since I was 19. I play worship at my church and I play as a utility percussionist and backup drummer in a rock & roll band.
I'm having a ball!
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People will forget what you said and what you did.....they will never forget how you made them feel.
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« Reply #33 on: February 22, 2007, 11:22 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: February 22, 2007, 11:32 PM » |
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Silly eardrum... robyn (let the good times roll...)
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« Reply #35 on: February 23, 2007, 06:39 AM » |
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« Reply #36 on: February 23, 2007, 09:09 PM » |
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63 is the new 50. i'm 55. i started up again after 36 years at 53. better late than never.
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« Reply #37 on: March 01, 2007, 07:35 AM » |
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Hi Verve
Just read your post. Never too old to have fun (don't do it if you do not enjoy it) I played in a rock band in high school 3 years -1966-69 (they picked me beacuse I had a drum set not because I could play well) I never learned how to play well and after that I sold my drums. I am now 58 and my wife bought me a drum kit for Christmas! I have dedicated myself to learing how to play well. (ie. learning the rudiments and practicing the right way at least an hour a day). Improvement takes time but is worth it. In an earlier post I got some good advise from a teacher that said it takes about 200 hrs to learn the rudiments. I am at sixty hours and things are starting to work better. I know that I will never beat any speed records but my goal is to jam with others and have fun. There is nothing that beats the feeling I felt when everyone was in the groove, and you knew you all sounded good togeather. Check out Vic Firth web site under education, snare drum - you will find some good video instructions on rudiments. Also don't forget to play along with you favorite tunes as part of everyday practice. I also can recomend Rock Drumming Systems by railroad media, which helped me learn basic beats and to read music for the first time.
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« Reply #38 on: March 03, 2007, 03:12 PM » |
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I answered the question for myself in December when I bought my first drum kit at the ripe old age of 63. I have never played any kind of musical instrument, but thought playing the drums would be fun, and even have beneficial effects, such as improved hand/eye coordination, dexterity, and a bit of general exercise. So far I'm having a great time playing various rock/blues grooves from several books/dvds I bought. I realize I should have started at about 10 years old, and I know I'm not going to be a big time drummer, but I'm glad I finally started doing something I aways thought I would enjoy, even if it is 53 years later that perhaps, "ideal", would have been. Any old drummers or stories of senior dummers to help give me confidence that I can at least be an "average" dummer, if I put enought time and effort into it? I am not in my 60's, but I am looking for pretty much the same benefits as I think it is a good work out just watch Shannon Larkin of God Smack, he is all over the place and one of the top drummers in my book. I absolutely love drums to the point of obsession and I am saving my pennies to get an electronic drum set. My brother who is the lead guitar player for Offspring encourages me to get a set and play! |
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« Reply #39 on: March 05, 2007, 03:35 AM » |
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54 here. Started when...well I recall banging pots sitting on the kitchen floor as a toddler. Played alot in bands in the 70s and 80s and dove back in about 4 years ago. Now I have two acoustics and one edrum. I've played in a bunch of bands the past few years playing mostly the classic rock I grew up loving with a lot of Beatles, Doors, Eagles, Hendrix, surf music. Now I am working on Stanton Moores New Orleans style and some Latin grooves. Forget about age. Go have fun. But if you play out, get some strong backs to haul gear and help set up. Learn proper technique to prevent injury..now ROCK ON sb |
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