Warm Up

[connerm191]

nice i subbed

[Pandanobear]

China sounds cool.

[shadow6463]

I like your cowbell

[xivenx21]

Haha, man ur good, you deserve a better kit (:

[fngarett]

You drum great!

But maybe it's the recording or is the tuning of your set a little odd?

It sounded like the theme from The Flintstones.

The snare could have been tweeked higher, and the toms lower, idk, probably just the recording.

But you def play well!!!

[LATERALUSDC810]

@fngarett Yeah, the recording isn't that great. It was done with a crappy camera because it was all I had at the time. Thanks.

[funkrock94]

yeah not bad! i like it, 4 stars

[audaciousband]

funny :D and very nice drumming :P

[iDrum63]

Very nice! It's nice to see that people still use traditional every now and again.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you. This video's a little old but I actually prefer using traditional now over matched. After watching Donati and Lang, I was very inspired to change my style.

[crack87]

nice technique but it sound so white and random...sorry for that

[LATERALUSDC810]

lol Yes, it's alright. It was supposed to be random honestly. I was warming up before a show I had that night and I recorded it.

[AnthraxGoodybag]

Even Danny would be proud, man.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Whoa man, are you talking about the Danny Carey? Or am I just not understanding which Danny you're talking about?

[negatia78180]

verry verry good technic !!!

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[headfone93]

mad, how long u been playing for?

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks, 9 years.

[sml200867]

Excellent playing!

What do you think of the Chad Smith snare? I'm thinking of getting one.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you, and it's great. Tons of attack. Nice sustain too

[JDCregmore]

The chad smith drum is quality, just make sure its tuned up nice and high and it gives a lot of attack...

[xXTrickStar22Xx]

wow u rock nice !!!!!

[Jason7Voorhees]

Great Drumming.. Why are you replacing your ZXT China? i bought one a couple of weeks ago, and i was thinking of replacing i but i ended up keeping it... its just seemed to sound alot better in the store..

[edomelmer]

nice wristband very lame cant hear anything smooth, poor transitions.

[matttildesley]

the whole kit sound's fucking great well tuned indeed,what skin's are you using.peace matt i've got some lame vid's up but playing much better now.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

I'm using Remo Emperors on the batter side and Remo Ambassadors on the reso side.

[9guitarkid4]

what are the headphones for?

[LATERALUSDC810]

My basement echoes a lot when I play, so the headphones sustain the sound.

Plus, if you have your drums tuned right, and you have those phones on, your drums sound as if they're being mic'd. I know it sounds nuts, but it's true.

[drummeryan337]

Yeah I use those same headphones, and it makes my drums sound better. And also it protects your ears from all that noise so you don't get deaf

[bigbossmatt]

it reduces the intensity of the high frequencies, so it sounds as if your drums are being naturally equalised (the bass tones come up more and the bad ringing becomes less).

note: you still get hearing damage done at low frequencies, only high frequencies are being safely reduced in volume :)

[LATERALUSDC810]

lol Nice explanation. I didn't know the headphones did that.

[TheJeddyB]

Bigbossmatt, its true that the headphones will only reduce the higher frequencies, but these are the most likely frequencies to damages your hearing, seeing as how the the lower frequencies in your ears are picked up by bigger, stronger hairs and are less likely to take damage.

[bigbossmatt]

fair enough. but at the end of the day they are still able to be damaged. it all comes down to how long you expose yourself to loud volumes, how loud the volume is, and how often you expose yourself.

take care of your ears! get personally made earplugs. so worth it

[LATERALUSDC810]

He's right. Ear plugs are the best option.

I notice I'm cranking up my music when I'm playing with those headphones on so I got ear plugs.

[moo8dathotmaildotcom]

I cant get fast bass drumming.

I have a dw 7002...

What do i do?

How do I improve the speed?

Help?

[biffen92]

You just play, and play, and play.

You can just do simple right left right left with your feet. Then try som paradiddles, RRLRLLRLRRLRLL, etc...

[LATERALUSDC810]

Yes. It's the same way you get fast with your hands, you just keep playing.

[PieMen09]

Lmao!! awesome drumming and funny subtitles = 5 stars

[linkinahmed]

mmmhmmmmmmmm................

[LATERALUSDC810]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm­mmmmmmmm

[loganswilly]

tight dude! nice to see some more double bass players that dont just make a wall of noise and speed!

[yakamosho]

I can't tell, have you used mics at all?

[LATERALUSDC810]

No, I haven't.

I'd like to get some though. It would deffinately make the sound 10 times better.

[skeurton]

that was pretty damn entertaining!!! those are some serious chops, man!!!

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

[sukskater]

Dude ur awesome! Would you recomend the chad smith sig. snare? cuz my current one is incredibly generic.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you.

Yes, it's great. I commented a lot about it in past comments so if you want to check them out, feel free.

[bayy2527]

The skillful but The autistic

[LATERALUSDC810]

What exactly are you saying..?

[kekle3]

Its funny... No matter what I do, I cant make a double stroke fast enough to get the roll effect..

[LATERALUSDC810]

Try this, practice slow to fast sticking parterns obvious RR LL RR LL etc. Force each hit out with your wrists, make sure you're playing evenly and slowly pick up your speed. This will take a while, but eventually you'll have A) even rolls B) the ability to play at fast tempos.

Make sure you also use more bounce at higher speeds (obviously). But if you can force out the double strokes at slow and moderate tempos, fast tempos will be a breeze

[LATERALUSDC810]

I'm sorry, I forgot to add wrists and fingers when you force the rolls out.

[shanman14]

sweet!!! btw wat sticks are you using??? thanks

[LATERALUSDC810]

Vic Firth Thomas Lang signature sticks.

[shanman14]

thanks

[rugbyangouleme]

dude that was CLEAN

you need to make the gap inbetween your hi hats much less and itl sound better

nice playing

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you, and yeah...you're right. I realized they were too far apart during the video, but don't worry. I fixed it. lol

[Sabiano]

good thing u informed him u fixed it! He may have gotten a heart attack if you didnt!

[OneManStudios]

tool fan i suppose? same here :D tool is the greatest band in my opinion and danny carey is my inspiration, hero, and reason to start drumming.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Yes, VERY big fan. Danny Carey did inspire me GREATLY. I've been a fan since I was 5 to be honest. My brother introduced me to the band and I was hooked from then on.

[OneManStudios]

yea i never heard of them until my friend and the first song tht got me into them was sober. then it went from there

[Deriad]

Hey, I love your style, very nice. I have the Chad Smith snare also, love it. Does changing the reso head make the drums sound much better? Because I have an export also, and i'm looking to improve the sound as much as possible (still have the reso factory heads)

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you, and what sound are you trying to get? If you want dryer overtones, get a thicker resonant, and if you want higher overtones, thinner resonant head. But honestly, the stock head that comes with it sound great to me if you tune it just right. I believe it's an Ambassador

[Drummerdude1639]

you have any comments about that snare, I'm lookin for a new snare

u recomend it?

[LATERALUSDC810]

I have some below but, if you're looking a really warm and powerful snare, this is the one for you. I tune this high because I love that sort of "funky" snare sound. (but it's not too high in this video). But I have a more indepth analysis in past comments, check those out.

[kenyue83]

u are seriously good i am a drummer too

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you kind sir.

[kenyue83]

wah very good man

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you.

[tippo]

Are they A or K mastersounds?

[LATERALUSDC810]

A Custom

[kasiulade]

You should practice more with metronome !

[LATERALUSDC810]

I do practice with one, but I don't warm up with one.

[flaze15]

piaste makes great cymbals i have the signatures! the best sounding and the most expensive! you get what you paid for1 so 4000 dollars for hats i say that sounds pretty good!

[flaze15]

*400 dollars my bad

[LATERALUSDC810]

I actually use to have Paiste cymbals. They have a great rich sound.

But between Zildjian and Paiste, I chose Zildjian because I like the way the K's and A Custom's sound. But, like you said, the signatures are great so I was thinking about mixing both types within my set honestly.

[nswkid1]

i recommend throwing all those cymbals and gettin sum sabians!!!!

[LATERALUSDC810]

Throw away over 300 years of hard work? Nah, I'll keep them.

Plus, Sabian was founded by one of the Zildjian's, Robert. So really, you're still going to get that turkish feel inside of them.

Sabians a great company, but I'll still with stuff Chambers, Colaiuta, Roach, and Beauford play.

[mynameisadam1526]

agreed, sabian are THE best :)

[LATERALUSDC810]

The one think Sabian does that I like a lot, is that the majority of their cymbals are hand hammered.

[thebandAsWeAre]

nononono ZILDJIAN is the best

[LATERALUSDC810]

Over all, yes.

In my opinion that is.

[D00MD00MD00M]

im getting that china its fairly good and pretty cheap

[LATERALUSDC810]

I'd reccomend getting a 18" Zildjian Oriental China. Lotta bite and attack.

Save up, and get the best.

[joshtheff]

i have that wrist band.

[travisgalvin55]

wow great warm up routine how much did u get for your zxt china

[LATERALUSDC810]

I can't remember, I got it a lonnnnnnng time ago.

Thanks too.

[proffessorGford]

how much would you estimate the kit?

[LATERALUSDC810]

Drums: $1200 Cymbals: $900 Hardware: $300

Altogether: $2400

[Petridishpete]

that was some nice playing there!

Awesome

Just wondering about the chad smith snare... reccomend it?

Im thinking of getting one =)

[LATERALUSDC810]

Hey thanks a lot.

I have some opinions on the snare below just check my reply's to my comments and you'll find them.

[Petridishpete]

thanks alot =)

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thank you, I appriciate it.

[c0m3t0g3th3r]

hey man, how does the chad smith signature hold up? I've been thinking about buying one? What kind of tones can you get from it?

[LATERALUSDC810]

It has held up very well for me. Personally, I think it's the best metal snare Pearl has to offer for the price.

It's naturally dry, although if you tune the reso and batter head jussst right, it'll give a nice amount of sustain, which, I like.

But, the one thing this snare is notorious for, which is possibly the greatest thing about it, is that it cuts through ANYTHING. You want certain hits to go through the band, this snare can do it. Plus, you can play beautiful ghost notes with it.

[TheDrummer1994]

i got a pearl export custom kit too but my drum heads really piss me off cause they break so easily but its prob the sticks im using though so ya

[LATERALUSDC810]

Are those stock heads or bigger names like Aquarian, Evans, or Remo?

If you think your sticks are the problem, keep a close watch on your sticks especially if they're wood tips. Typically, the wood will sort of shatter at the tip and you'll be left with indentations in the wood, which will lead to indentations in the heads.

Or, you may need thicker heads or possibly not play as hard. I used to play hard, once you start practicing more, you'll gain control and all will be well.

[TheDrummer1994]

thanks for the tip...i use a lot of remo heads at the moment i have a two remo heads my snare and my rack tom and on my old kit i had all remo and well ya i practice a lot ive been playing for like two plus years and well i think that its prob my sticks so im gonna get new ones soon and once again thanks for the tips

[dukeofpearl]

nice one! get yourself an 18" fast crash. it would blend in well. keep rockin!!!

[LATERALUSDC810]

I actually wanted to get an 18 Projection crash, but would a 18" fast blend in better?

[dukeofpearl]

i'd definatly go for the fast crash. the projection could drown out and overwash your sound. its personal prefrence of course, but i have the 16" and 18" fast crashes and they work really well together. your a great drummer. make the most of your sound. hope this helps.

[LATERALUSDC810]

I'm actually going to try something pretty random, I want to get a 16 and 18" K Custom Session Crash. I like to ride on my crashes and get a lot of sustain out of them so I think I'll go with them.

Plus, I like to have some bright and dark sounds. The Sessions I'm looking at have a perfect amount of decay so, I'm edging toward them.

[dukeofpearl]

try out the K custom hybrid ride too. soon as i tried my mates out i had to get one. lovely crash to it, and being a hybrid you get the best of both K and A sounds!

[AbasketOfOpinions]

K custom hybrid=the best ride cymbal I have ever owned.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Beautiful cymbal, love the combination of dry and bright tones.

Personally, my favorite is the K Custom Dry Ride. Love the song.

[zvouun]

man your warm up is better than my solo s nice job

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks, I appriciate it.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Hey, thanks, but everything I do is based of basic rudiments. My biggest trick, mimicing the great, Chambers, Weckl, Lang, Carey, Donati, Smith, Colaiuta, DeGrasso and Gadd.

But don't limit yourself, watch MANY solos, mimic what you see, but most of all, make sure when you play your solos and really anything you do while drumming, you have COMPLETE control of. Everything I do, I make sure happens the way I want it to.

Sometimes, practicing something REALLY slow for some time helps (hint)

[drumbum12345]

wow, you have too much money

[LATERALUSDC810]

I only have a part time job, I don't make that much money. I just save up for what I want for however long it takes.

Plus, I didn't get all of this in one day, this was accumulated all over the course of 6 years.

[BeneathDarknessLies]

oh ok, its real nice

[TunaOfTheLand]

Hey, the reso for your snare...is it kind of like paper thin? I'm stupid when it comes to reso heads.

[LATERALUSDC810]

Nah, it's an ambassador so it's 10 mil of mylar thick.

They're medium weight heads.

The only paper thin heads that I know of, are Evans Hazy 300. Those are REALLY thin.

[drumzac]

Here's the low down.

There are Remo Emperor, Ambassador and Diplomat batter heads. They also offer Emperor, Ambassador and Diplomat Snare Side heads which are really thin.

Emperor Snare Side = 5mil thin

Ambassador Snare Side = 3mil thin

Diplomat Snare Side = 2mil thin

Evans Hazy 200 = 2mil thin

Evans Hazy 300 = 3mil thin

Evans Hazy 500 = 5mil thin

[LATERALUSDC810]

Nice explanation.

[mattH185]

tight playing dude, ur double bass stuff sounds great, nd good sense of melody and rhythm

keep playing! nd nice set

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks, it took a lot of work.

[2kbuhr]

How do you like the Chad Smith snare?

[LATERALUSDC810]

In my opinion, best metal snare. Cuts like a mother, plays BEAUTIFUL ghost notes and has the best high overtones (if you tune just right). Plus, it looks sweet. lol

[Etoastio]

i liked it man, cool! Great sound!

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks, I appriciate it.

[calvinfornia25]

awesome

[LATERALUSDC810]

Thanks.

[checkthatman]

really cool technique ;-)

[cootube99]

LOL NUBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

[calvinfornia25]

i bet u couldn't play good like him, so why complain?

[LATERALUSDC810]

Don't worry about him, he's jealous of me. lol

[minkus89]

sexy dork, that is

[avlainic]

hahaha

[senna]

Dork!! ^^