Uniformity

I've been viewing a lot of clips of various high school drum sections, mainly in Houston, and I often come across sections that lack the concept of uniformity. That's one major thing I drill into the drum section where I teach. If it doesnt look alike and in sync, then I dont wanna see it or hear it.

Looking presentable is one of the major stigmas that "The Powers That Be" hold against us minority bandsmen. So here are some tips:

Practice in mirrors/reflective glass to ensure that the playing style is identical.
Make sure everyone has the same material (i.e. Wristbands, headbands, gloves, stick color)
Drum height must look the same across the line
Cymbals should always be shined.... even at practice! No Zildjian or Sabian pennies. Lol

If you have other suggestions, shoot your comments!

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Permalink Reply by Chris - Pinnacle of Hummanity... on June 29, 2009 at 9:17am: Yeah, don't forget about the rest of the BAND!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cushionbox on June 29, 2009 at 4:34pm: These r all good points and I would luv 2 c your line (lil lee) do all of the above. Lol. Also let's hear sumthing new. If I wanted to hear tsu I would go to tsu or pv etc....! But let's c what you can come up wit. If not let da Choppaz do it for ya !(but not you lil lee. We seen what u can do and people want 1st not 5th lol.) But all good points. Can't wait 2 c what's out there this year good luck 2 all. Cushion; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by anthony gamble on June 29, 2009 at 5:34pm: yeah everybody should look the same; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cushionbox on June 29, 2009 at 7:20pm: Mmmmmmm I think they got da picture guy. Uniformity; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blazin20s on June 29, 2009 at 11:11pm: Chris - Pinnacle of Hummanity... said:
Yeah, don't forget about the rest of the BAND!

I understand your point, Chris... My main reason for creating this thread was to show that percussionist can discuss meaningful, substantive topics.... This certaintly applies to the full band as well. Lol; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by The Instructor on June 30, 2009 at 8:49pm: Im curious to know, what drum sections have you been watching?????; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by STATMANSHIP on June 30, 2009 at 9:00pm: This is a key part in the quality of a percussion section and is one reason why all-star sections normally don't look as good as individual high schools. So "Blazin20s" have you seen Townview's section and if so, what are your comments on this particular subject?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mr. Williams on June 30, 2009 at 9:18pm: Boy you wild. I see where this is going. This ish is about to GET SILLLLLLYYYYYY.....LMAO

Cushionbox said:
Mmmmmmm I think they got da picture guy. Uniformity; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by DrumMasterFDT on June 30, 2009 at 11:18pm: Some good points !
I would like to add ( Be as close to Picture Perfect as Possible!); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blazin20s on July 1, 2009 at 7:32am: The Instructor said:
Im curious to know, what drum sections have you been watching?????

I dont wanna get into naming individual schools, because I know how easily offensive people take things. I'm not looking to bash on anyone.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blazin20s on July 1, 2009 at 7:34am: STATMANSHIP said:
This is a key part in the quality of a percussion section and is one reason why all-star sections normally don't look as good as individual high schools. So "Blazin20s" have you seen Townview's section and if so, what are your comments on this particular subject?

Townview uses their size to their advantage. And they have a respectable snareline. Only thing thats missing is cymbals. The cymbals are together, but I can tell that their material is rather limited.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Funkie Junkie on July 1, 2009 at 8:34am: I was told that at any time, someone should be able to snap a picture of a snare line (or whatever part of the section you want to see) and the picture should show identical looking drummers (stick height, form, etc.); ▶ Reply to This