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  • Before thinking about sound choices with cymbals, it is important to have proper protection between stand and cymbal. In this video, you will learn a cheap way to do that as well as how you can alter your cymbal sound.
    Let us know about your own personal cymbal hacks down in the comments!
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  • @lennard7123
    @lennard7123 4 роки тому +546

    "Metal to metal contact should always be avoided" a few seconds later: "just put your keys on the cymbal"

    • @MayoNeighs27
      @MayoNeighs27 4 роки тому +14

      I was thinking the same thing 😂😂

    • @Terrezio
      @Terrezio 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @danielmathia5875
      @danielmathia5875 4 роки тому +7

      c'mmon, you dont compare this, do you....

    • @joelb5967
      @joelb5967 4 роки тому

      That‘s exactly what i thought too 😂😂😂

    • @calebthomas2616
      @calebthomas2616 4 роки тому +20

      but it’s much better to have contact on the surface of the cymbal than at the edges or the confer hole. contact at the hole/edge is much more likely to lead to cracking which can break ur cymbal which is much worse. but with all of these just make sure it’s not causing damage.

  • @schmarotzke8205
    @schmarotzke8205 4 роки тому +196

    Drummer at the front door of his house: "Where my keys at?"

    • @estebanmelocardona1666
      @estebanmelocardona1666 4 роки тому

      Hahaha

    • @paulmaringelli5536
      @paulmaringelli5536 4 роки тому +1

      Don't you mean, "Where are my keys?" (proper grammar, please)

    • @bendudley225
      @bendudley225 4 роки тому +1

      @@paulmaringelli5536 why so proper... sir

    • @schmarotzke8205
      @schmarotzke8205 4 роки тому +1

      @@paulmaringelli5536 You problem?

    • @bendudley225
      @bendudley225 4 роки тому

      @@paulmaringelli5536 true and surely drummers should be judged on how good they are at drumming not grammar

  • @scrungly
    @scrungly 4 роки тому +57

    the licc in the synth line at 1:10 ????

  • @mihaidrums5
    @mihaidrums5 4 роки тому +106

    Those Sabian cymbals are beautiful!

    • @Terrezio
      @Terrezio 4 роки тому +8

      Can’t go wrong with the HHX range!

    • @nospoon17
      @nospoon17 4 роки тому +2

      Mihai Drums yes indeed! I play the evolution hhx series except the ride , I use the same ride used in this video the hhx groove ride and I love it so much! Highly recommended for a bright ride sound with great crash ability, the crash on it is actually better than most regular crash cymbals, it could actually be my all time favorite cymbal .

    • @Ogilla
      @Ogilla 3 роки тому +1

      I’m a huge AAX fan, I guess since I’m more into progressive rock, but alot of their product lines are fantastic (HHX included).

  • @gulinienea
    @gulinienea 4 роки тому +20

    That bass drum gives me goosebumps

  • @noampitlik2332
    @noampitlik2332 4 роки тому +10

    ...and if you don't have your keys, you can use the carburetor from a 62 Plymouth.

  • @WrvrUgoThrUR
    @WrvrUgoThrUR 4 роки тому +5

    4:29 I could listen to this John Bonham ‘Fool in the Rain’ beat forever!!!

  • @jorisdaniel1566
    @jorisdaniel1566 4 роки тому +21

    Clean snare sound!

    • @Strepite
      @Strepite 3 роки тому

      agreed, sounds dope

  • @GeloAlcantara
    @GeloAlcantara 4 роки тому +27

    Was wowed by the Purdie Shuffy!
    Love it! Didn't see that coming!

  • @blindhydra
    @blindhydra 4 роки тому +4

    For this reason the drums are my favorite instrument

  • @drew-shourd
    @drew-shourd 3 роки тому +6

    Nice video, great kit, awesome sound, smooth beat also. After 30+ years as a pro in L.A., I am retired but still bang on my Rolands...

  • @wardnelen3140
    @wardnelen3140 4 роки тому +9

    i have a small crack in a crash of mine, drill a 3-4mm hole at the end of the crack so it dousn't tear any further and you have a cymbal with extended sustain

  • @Meatlooaf
    @Meatlooaf 4 роки тому +2

    obviously taping works on rides and hi-hats too people, used to do that to my ride when i played live at small venues, to control the sustain and volume.
    For ease of removal, put a crease in the middle of the piece of tape, like "_|_" so it pulls right off.

  • @chickenbeforeegg
    @chickenbeforeegg 4 роки тому +9

    Love the Purdie/Porcaro tribute ;)

  • @Studio-audio-max
    @Studio-audio-max 4 роки тому +1

    holds rhythm very well; pleasant sound; holds sticks and brush work perfectly

  • @kirbyd
    @kirbyd 4 роки тому +32

    try putting your keys in between the hi hat cymbals . sounds good

  • @williep3426
    @williep3426 3 роки тому +1

    Most of all I love how the snare sounds in this vid.

  • @BobSchoepenjr
    @BobSchoepenjr 4 роки тому

    Nice reminder and money saving advice👍

  • @CarolinaBassHunter
    @CarolinaBassHunter 4 роки тому +2

    Very cool 👍

  • @artisticevan2358
    @artisticevan2358 4 роки тому +7

    When ur snare starts playing 😭🤤

  • @yom3r3ngu3s
    @yom3r3ngu3s 4 роки тому +18

    I liked more the standard sound, but surely I can try your suggestions

  • @thaddeusodonnell3986
    @thaddeusodonnell3986 3 роки тому

    I grabbed a pair of Jeff Porcaro signature Regal Tip sticks per the advice of some random forum when I was looking up how to get less stick sound from my hats when recording. I was kind of shocked at how good these sticks rebound and their distinct sound they get on impact..I kind of thought sticks couldn't make that much a difference but these sticks themselves get q very different tone when you tap them together than any other sticks, the wood is very hard and has a nice finish and to my surprise they indeed made my hi hats sound much better in recordings. I recently ordered another signature series from Regal Tips to compare but the Jeff Porcaros are currently my favorite sticks OAT.

  • @germanandrescollazosperea523

    Gracias bro

  • @alonsocentenopalomino9623
    @alonsocentenopalomino9623 4 роки тому +1

    that bassdrum sound is amazing dude!!!!!! one hack to sound like that please!!!

  • @jojodrumz
    @jojodrumz 4 роки тому

    🔥🥁great video

  • @Unprocessed
    @Unprocessed 4 роки тому +3

    this changed my life

    • @foomfs
      @foomfs 4 роки тому

      Unprocessed yoooo love your new album 🤣

  • @einsteinalexander7187
    @einsteinalexander7187 Рік тому

    My keys haha~~ genius idea!

  • @manorikodikara7109
    @manorikodikara7109 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice...

  • @mlaugh3
    @mlaugh3 4 роки тому

    very good tips.

  • @maxiss874
    @maxiss874 4 роки тому +8

    Nice vid and nice drummer!, that edit 4:56 was on point tho

  • @6shorty0loc2
    @6shorty0loc2 4 роки тому

    I like your hacks lol. It's as if you made this video just for me. Long story short I have a drumset that is missing the felts and needed a quick fix. Plus I was curious to how to give my cymbals a more sizzle sound. For when I record them. Funny tho that you used your keys as I've seen my uncle do this trick before. Real talented drummer lol. So I'm always looking for ways to compliment his playing.

  • @PeterSpacey
    @PeterSpacey 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your Using My Music // Keep up the fresh & Spacey content ✊🏽✨🙏🛸

  • @RaulRincon28
    @RaulRincon28 4 роки тому +19

    fr how do you get the bass drum to sound like that

  • @eutytoalba
    @eutytoalba 4 роки тому +5

    LOL!!! You can dry out the sound of your cymbals with a cloth.... That's practically some functional Willie Wonka style logic there.... 😆

  • @seankingdon8346
    @seankingdon8346 4 роки тому +5

    Flip a cymbal upsidedown and put it on your snare, makes an interesting sound. Could just be my cymbal idk

  • @YungFantastic4
    @YungFantastic4 4 роки тому +28

    What’s in the bass drum?? 🤯🤯 How did you get such a deep clean hump out of the bass drum?

    • @Terrezio
      @Terrezio 4 роки тому +1

      hudson that’s hax!

    • @austincox1709
      @austincox1709 4 роки тому

      hudson thank you, i’ve been looking for this!

    • @GuyIncognito486
      @GuyIncognito486 4 роки тому +1

      After hearing the serious gate and compression on a Ludwig Black Beauty in another video, I bet that the thud comes from basic EQ, gate, and compression.

    • @whyhatestrangers
      @whyhatestrangers 4 роки тому +2

      Simple dampening and some light EQ can do wonders.

    • @dannycastromusic_
      @dannycastromusic_ 3 роки тому

      put some blankets inside the bass drum. It'll do wonders or your sound.

  • @quirkyfunguy
    @quirkyfunguy 4 роки тому

    What preamps did you use? Sounds really good

  • @robertotimo8504
    @robertotimo8504 4 роки тому

    What kind of hhx ride did you use? I love it! Thank you

  • @arlanddanielerandio4234
    @arlanddanielerandio4234 4 роки тому +2

    love the snare

  • @roromoho
    @roromoho 4 роки тому +42

    I Saw few jazz drummers who had a hi hat with the bottom larger than the top.
    What's the reason of that ?

    • @hannes1734
      @hannes1734 4 роки тому +26

      Sound gets P H A T

    • @Winky8723
      @Winky8723 4 роки тому

      I would assume it offers a cleaner sound when closing the hat

    • @stanbarrington9698
      @stanbarrington9698 4 роки тому +2

      I think Elvin Jones used a top 15 with bottom 16.I have the same set up,cause I wanted to hear it.It offers more contact area and the CHICK is stronger.I have always bought several pairs of used Zildjian 14 new beats/quick beats and mixed and matched hoping to get LUCKY.Even throwing in Paiste sound edges too!

    • @bowdimiller933
      @bowdimiller933 4 роки тому +1

      I use two crash cymbals as hats. Makes the sound "PHAT" and also gives it a deeper, less "pingy" sound.

    • @6shorty0loc2
      @6shorty0loc2 4 роки тому +4

      I just push my tongue against the back of my teeth. Back and forth and blow quick burst of air out for my high hat sound lol

  • @EqDior
    @EqDior 3 роки тому +1

    im still wondering how you get your cymbals so shiny and clean looking!

  • @JesseShortis
    @JesseShortis 4 роки тому +1

    If you change your sticks out you will get a completely new cymbal tone. For example a thin timbale stick compared to a 5B stick is massively different

  • @jameseveritts8113
    @jameseveritts8113 4 роки тому +2

    Barrel tip sticks to help

  • @joeg7967
    @joeg7967 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video, stright to the point, good info no BS!

  • @boybrownstone154
    @boybrownstone154 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @CHABIEPORTNOY
    @CHABIEPORTNOY 4 роки тому +14

    4:30 These Chains By TOTO

    • @george9065
      @george9065 4 роки тому +2

      That's the Purdie Shuffle

    • @joesantamaria5874
      @joesantamaria5874 4 роки тому

      Ain’t no TOTO. That’s Bernard Purdie, brother.

    • @CHABIEPORTNOY
      @CHABIEPORTNOY 4 роки тому

      Joe Santa Maria I know, even Porcaro said so☺️

  • @laauuurrrr
    @laauuurrrr 4 роки тому +2

    I used to tape more coins on a second ride. It seemed interesting at the time... I wouldn't do that now, however

  • @nanashipersonne4151
    @nanashipersonne4151 6 місяців тому

    Is the 8mm diameter the diameter inside the tube or with the tube included?

  • @cantalopepizza1159
    @cantalopepizza1159 4 роки тому +5

    Was that the beat to Grapevine Fires by Death Cab For Cutie? It sounds very similar. I love the composition of that song.

    • @ryancain6012
      @ryancain6012 4 роки тому +1

      It's a shuffle pattern. Grapevine Fires has a really unique sticking, but the sound is very similar. If you were in a cover band, just about any shuffle would suffice.

    • @whyhatestrangers
      @whyhatestrangers 4 роки тому

      Reed Alexandra there are several notable shuffle patterns, but this one sounded like the purdie. Look up Bernard Purdie Shuffle. It looks and sounds way easier than it is.

  • @olliejohnson5158
    @olliejohnson5158 4 роки тому +2

    Personally I like to use a short necklace for a riveted effect on cymbals, it works just as well and also looks cooler than a piece of a toilet

  • @wurdofwizdumb1928
    @wurdofwizdumb1928 2 роки тому

    That snare is beautiful. What is it?

  • @arielalvarado6007
    @arielalvarado6007 4 роки тому +10

    What series HHX are those? They sound beautiful! I’m in love with the hats. Thanks

    • @bfo3605
      @bfo3605 4 роки тому

      Ariel Alvarado Groove hats and ride.you can see it in the video. Not sure about the crash

    • @11superawesomepandas
      @11superawesomepandas 4 роки тому +2

      Groove hats, groove ride, and x-treme crash :)

  • @myazstar
    @myazstar 2 роки тому

    Is it better to buy symbols cingular or in pack? Is there a difference in the quality of sound?

  • @janreypunzalan4986
    @janreypunzalan4986 4 роки тому

    what size is the snare drum that you use here?

  • @Monsterdrumma
    @Monsterdrumma 4 роки тому +4

    I use scotch tape that doesn’t dampen the cymbal and a nickel.

  • @user-uk2hg5nk8f
    @user-uk2hg5nk8f 3 роки тому +1

    CANY ANYONE TELL ME WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE MATERIALS TO USE TO CREATE THAT CRASH CYMBAL SOUND PLZ??

  • @zackmagruder757
    @zackmagruder757 4 роки тому

    I want all those drum sets the ones that I saw now

  • @ColtraneTaylor
    @ColtraneTaylor 4 роки тому

    I'm confused about the ride and crash cymbals. Don't these rides sound a lot like crashes?

  • @juangrimalt6354
    @juangrimalt6354 4 роки тому +1

    Medida del snare? 13"?

  • @danywan83
    @danywan83 4 роки тому

    5:05 nice sound

  • @nicolascodreanu5035
    @nicolascodreanu5035 4 роки тому +1

    4:28 purdie shuffle!!!!

    • @youtubemainia1664
      @youtubemainia1664 4 роки тому +2

      It almost sounded like "fool in the rain" by Led Zeppelin

  • @abrahampalomo4978
    @abrahampalomo4978 4 роки тому

    what is the name of the cymbals?

  • @francissolomon2426
    @francissolomon2426 4 роки тому +2

    Is this gabe? From drum beats online?

    • @pascal_thielen
      @pascal_thielen 4 роки тому +2

      No, it's me, Pascal, from OnlineLessons.

  • @johnjuan6698
    @johnjuan6698 2 роки тому +1

    Are you the same guy from art of drumming?

  • @zackmagruder757
    @zackmagruder757 4 роки тому

    I want theme now

  • @lilchung8158
    @lilchung8158 4 роки тому

    That bass drum tho

  • @vasiliscond9433
    @vasiliscond9433 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips, but geez I think that ride cymbal sounds awful
    Personal preference, I know but I really dont like those HHX rides

  • @originalhasky
    @originalhasky 4 роки тому +2

    this wholekit soundsw so sexy! and i mean the non modified version....

  • @salvi_5037
    @salvi_5037 4 роки тому

    How do you tune your snare? 🤯

  • @Joemama-le4md
    @Joemama-le4md 4 роки тому

    Can I put tape on the bottom of a ride?

  • @batero4life
    @batero4life 4 роки тому

    Hi-Hat hack. Use the botton hat on top and the top hi-hat at the bottom. It will sound better.

  • @aaronbrodofske4104
    @aaronbrodofske4104 4 роки тому

    Try a vid with b8x.... 'cymbals'...

  • @Taigeseat
    @Taigeseat 4 роки тому

    purdie schuffle:-)

  • @pearl1985
    @pearl1985 4 роки тому

    In my opinion standard sound is much better than modified.

  • @_c3a3m_88
    @_c3a3m_88 4 роки тому

    My hi-hat always makes a noise whenever I open it up. This makes it really annoying to use the foot pedal. Any idea on how to fix this.

    • @lilaaronboy1629
      @lilaaronboy1629 4 роки тому

      Either the top hi-hat or bottom piece may be dented

    • @andymcmillan9260
      @andymcmillan9260 4 роки тому

      You're always going to get noise just by moving them. Make sure the bottom hat is tilted and that your clutch isn't set too high. Too much distance between them can cause resonance. They, as the dude above suggests, could be dented and uneven.

    • @_c3a3m_88
      @_c3a3m_88 4 роки тому

      Lil' Aaronboy there’s a crack in one of the cymbals.

    • @_c3a3m_88
      @_c3a3m_88 4 роки тому

      Andy McMillan they’re very old and I got them used so maybe that’s why?

    • @lilaaronboy1629
      @lilaaronboy1629 4 роки тому

      @@_c3a3m_88 I think you should get new ones since cracked cymbals are dangerous

  • @edwinsonsantos7100
    @edwinsonsantos7100 4 роки тому +6

    Where can I buy that "Ching Ring"? Am I right with the spelling?

    • @HarveyG
      @HarveyG 4 роки тому

      pwede ka mag diy nyan sir pwede gamitin pinit pit na tansan

    • @bryanthrow
      @bryanthrow 4 роки тому

      g00gle

    • @a.j.wilkes6352
      @a.j.wilkes6352 4 роки тому

      Ching Ring by Meinl Percussion. You got it right.

  • @chefroccoparise1870
    @chefroccoparise1870 4 роки тому +4

    Y did u hold ur stick upside down???

  • @BlazingNinjaGaming
    @BlazingNinjaGaming 4 роки тому +1

    What we're the drumsticks that you were using

    • @andymcmillan9260
      @andymcmillan9260 4 роки тому +1

      They're Vick Firth. Judging by the colour, they're either hickory or maple. Maple is the softest, hickory a nice middle ground and oak is the hardest. They're excellent sticks and all I ever use.

  • @dwaynerobertson383
    @dwaynerobertson383 4 роки тому

    I also meant to state that the video was good, but I really needed to stress the harshness of sticking gum, goo, glue (whatever), on a cymbal. Otherwise, a very cool video.

    • @TronciM
      @TronciM 4 роки тому

      Why? It won't damage the cymbal

  • @paulmaringelli5536
    @paulmaringelli5536 4 роки тому

    Save money. Need some "cymbal sleeves," get some milkshake size straws in a fast-food place. Cut the straws to 1/4 inch size.

  • @CharlesTPrimm
    @CharlesTPrimm 7 місяців тому

    Is this a computer-assisted voice??

  • @drummer6219
    @drummer6219 4 роки тому

    I put oil on cymbals because I be cookeeeen🥁🦈🙊🙉🙈

  • @thechannel2378
    @thechannel2378 4 роки тому +1

    i wish that my snair will sound like that

  • @backstab86
    @backstab86 4 роки тому +1

    how about this hack:
    TIGHTEN YOUR RIDE CYMBAL TO MAX AS IT SHOULD BE, WHAT KIND OF HIPSTER PLAY WITHOUT THE KNOBS ON?

  • @SaumBodhi
    @SaumBodhi 4 роки тому +2

    Hack #1 buy good cymbals that already sound good. My shitty cymbals dont sound any better with a bathtub chain.

  • @sparrovski
    @sparrovski 4 роки тому

    Shaking my head.

  • @clementzote9404
    @clementzote9404 4 роки тому +4

    But I don't have drum 😂

  • @Novaeax
    @Novaeax 3 роки тому

    i poop on my cymbals

  • @thejontte4394
    @thejontte4394 4 роки тому +1

    This video should be named: Buy Zildjian A-Series and you're good to go

  • @DrSamE
    @DrSamE 2 роки тому

    Unless you use your creativity, you can re hammer and lathe cymbals pretty easily.

  • @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785
    @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 4 роки тому

    Two things I never figured out, why drummers would do that:
    1. Sizzle cymbals, to me it just sounds like a cymbal with a crack in it.
    2. Tape on the underside of the cymbal, I mean COMEON, that just sounds like shit

  • @kitty2397
    @kitty2397 3 роки тому

    i don't even have drums

  • @SfilmujMnie
    @SfilmujMnie 4 роки тому +1

    Puting tape on cymbals - most stupid thing to do.

    • @angelbethea645
      @angelbethea645 4 роки тому +2

      Cheaper way to get the sounds you want without spending an extra $200-$300 on a cymbal...AND no permanent damage? Smartest thing to do in my opinion.

  • @dwaynerobertson383
    @dwaynerobertson383 4 роки тому +1

    I have a hack for you - DO NOT STICK TAPE ON YOUR CYMBALS. Those instruments, the proper ones, are not inexpensive!! If you are considering using tape on your cymbals you just bought the wrong cymbals. Sell them, and better luck when you get back to the music store next time. For those of you who disagree, why not skip the piece of tape altogether and drop a nice glob of epoxy on your cymbal? Better??

    • @christopherlockwood9321
      @christopherlockwood9321 4 роки тому +6

      Wow why so triggered over a piece of tape? It’s a big piece of metal I’m sure a small strip of painters tape isn’t going to hurt it.

    • @dwaynerobertson383
      @dwaynerobertson383 4 роки тому +1

      @@christopherlockwood9321 I don't like to foul woods and metals with unnatural materials. Pretty much that simple. Cymbals are full of grooves, and tape gum/glue is not a part of the alloy. It's a foreign material, and it has to get trapped in those grooves. Yes, you can clean it, but why? It's just a personal thing, I guess. I never have, nor will, use tape on my cymbals. It's gotta' be a bitch to clean off, and it's a contaminate. If I had to mute a cymbal I'd take a piece/strip of very fine cloth, punch a hole in it to fit over the cymbal stand threaded rod, and drape it over the cymbal. You can mute them without using sticky gums and glues. Not to mention that beautiful cymbals look like shit with pieces of tape stuck on them. Polished, shining, shimmering cymbals look and sound beautiful. Putting tape on them is akin to putting lipstick on a pig.

    • @angelbethea645
      @angelbethea645 4 роки тому +1

      Different things work for different people...

    • @dwaynerobertson383
      @dwaynerobertson383 4 роки тому

      @@angelbethea645 absolutely. It's an opinion...and we all have some.

    • @chelebeaqueen
      @chelebeaqueen 4 роки тому

      @@dwaynerobertson383you equals tool

  • @beetlejews
    @beetlejews 4 роки тому

    This was terrible