Day 1 of drumming with Pearl Forum FZ kit

[PaintballProdigies]

@kourse I'm left handed and I have my hi hats and snare on left side

[tonemeister3]

@xxxDavid23xxx yes, it good for practicing but, I've upgraded to the Sabian B8 since. check out my latest cover jam to hear what it sounds like.

[AyeshaaOx]

I got that today but I have no idea how to mount the toms?

[tonemeister3]

@AyeshaaOx install the tom mounts on the kick drum and the tom should just slide right into the mount.

[AyeshaaOx]

@tonemeister3 I can't slide it down because the 'Integrated Suspension System' isnn't attatched to the tom .. I don't know how to attatch it. You'd think they'd give me an instruction booklet ..

[tonemeister3]

@AyeshaaOx the suspension system just hooks into the tom rim and held by 2 bolts.

[Coasterke]

Just got this kit today, with the black finish. Really pleased with it and can recommend to any drummer looking for a decent starter kit.

The only "remark" I have is that the cymbals are not on par with the rest of the kit. I was expecting this tho, next time I'm getting a zyldjan rock set, then it'll be quite perfect!

[Motorhead925]

Is that in zenith gold

[tonemeister3]

@Motorhead925 yes

[MrBarthead]

hey! are u using the pearl cx 300 that came together with the kit.?

[tonemeister3]

@MrBarthead yes it stock cymbals. i've since bought the Sabian B8 check out my latest cover jams

[reecetheblader]

play wid your arms crosst its easyer

[tonemeister3]

@reecetheblader not really, I'm left handed. Megadeth drummer

plays the same way. also this vid is a year old. been doing cover jams since

[PacisVictus]

@reecetheblader Actually, I'm an open handed drummer. Been drumming open handed forever. It feels more natural to me then standard.

[AdamHasAHat]

What cymbal do you go onto at 0:53 ?

[tonemeister3]

@AdamHasAHat these are the stock cymbals. but, now

I have Sabian B8 on my new vids.

[AdamHasAHat]

@tonemeister3 sorry, i meant what type of cymbal because if it was anything other than a china or a very lightly tapped crash i would be worried.

[tonemeister3]

@AdamHasAHat it was 14" thin crash, the other cymbal

is a 20" ride. both stock

[ImFromFlorence]

Does this kit come with heads when ordered from Guitar Center? They didn't specify and I don't want to call another "Expert"

[tonemeister3]

@ImFromFlorence yes, it comes with the heads. if you're ordering the drum kit online you have to mount the heads yourself. if you're picking it up from a local

store have the "Expert" mount and tune it and maybe get a free set of drumsticks.

LOL

[ImFromFlorence]

I'm getting this set for $699 USD, looking forward to setting it up

[tonemeister3]

@ImFromFlorence you'll need to upgrade the cymbals, the stock

cymbals are not very musical LOL. enjoy

[TheSiisTo]

how much does this kit cost?

[tonemeister3]

@TheSiisTo $749 US

[tonemeister3]

Yes, great kit for the money. Check out my cover jams with the Pearl Forum kit

[Skeiderboy]

Put your hand across;)

[Jesse4Jezza]

Good man.

I have same drum kit but in Jet Black

[GarthAlgar567]

use your right hand on the high hat

[carlosagnr]

@GarthAlgar567

wHY !??

Thats his style... chek my vidz.. my brother plays with that hand and he's very good at drums....

nobody says how to play drums...

[AustinSk84life95]

i hate it when people hit the drums softly. when i play i beat the shit out of them!! lol naa but thats pritty good for only one day

[tonemeister3]

even though i hit softly it's pretty loud in person. it tends to distort the vid cam if i play too hard.

[AustinSk84life95]

o yea u do have a point

[drumbumm100]

i am 13 ive been playing for two years now and i beat the crap out of my drums and now a am basicly deaf

[tonemeister3]

you should wear ear muffs or isolation headphones when practicing or jamming, especially if you practice in a small room. i wear vic firth isolation headphones $50. i hope you were just kidding about your hearing.

[Jesse4Jezza]

WOW! You're 13 and you still can't do basic spelling! Shame shame...

[drumbumm100]

yeah i know i suck at spelling

[shadowgranin]

dude are you lefthanded :)

[tonemeister3]

yes

[TheClumpBand]

Change Your Kit Aound So Your Playing Thhe Cross Hand, Alot Easier

[turf453]

is that the acuall sound of that snare?

[tonemeister3]

yest

[tonemeister3]

when you get it, post some vid. I like to see what color you have. FYI have you seen my latest vid. check it out

[marioeldela]

sounds awesome!! :D (L)

[tonemeister3]

@marioeldela thnx

[xfinder0]

I wish i could afford a Forum. The wine red finish with black hardware is Slick... But i got a Ludwig Accent.. It has my basic requirement to add a Rack tom and Floor tom and if i want another bass drum...

[tonemeister3]

I actually considered the Accent but, went with the Forum because of the bigger kick drum and gold color. try some new remo head on your new drums

[xfinder0]

Cool. But they both sound good and i will get some Remo heads..

[chocopop12]

Your Right The Wine Red And Blk Hardware Is Sick, (I got 1) But you Will REALLY Need New Heads And Cymbals After Like The First 7 Months

[xfinder0]

Your right new heads. I got a Remo Emperor clear on my mid tom and it sounds a lot than before but when i get new heads for my drums i want to get Evans EC2 clears... I'm not sure what i want on my snare and bass yet... But the cymbals i have Which are Meinl HCS and soon MCS cymbals sound good enough to keep me playing what i want for awhile. But i really want Meinl Byzance cymbals =]

[tonemeister3]

on the snare, I have stock on top but, Remo black x suede bottom. tighten up the snare wire. also try moongels for tone and muffling. check out my latest drum vid you'll see my heads. I have Sabian B8 cymbals. cheers

[chocopop12]

Yh, I've Got Remo Ebony Pinstripes (on My 10", 12", 13", 14" And The 16")And A Remo Ebony Suede Snare, They Are Awsome! I Also Have Sabian XS20 Cymbals (Hats 14", Crash 16", Bigger Crash 18", Ride 20", splash 10" and China 18") With Iron Cobra Power Glide Double Pedals! All together Its A BEAUTIFUL Kit! (Has Taken Me 2 Years To Get The Money For All These)

[xfinder0]

Cool The way i want my set to be is kinda like yours expect i want 2 more crashes 1 more splash 1 more china and 1 more bass drum.. and if i ever get around to it, 1 more set of Hats and 1 more ride...I think I'm gonna stick with Mienl HCS and MCS Cymbals Cause there EXTREMELY  cheap but sound incredible the 16" crash is only like $50 in the US. I'm not sure what that is equivalent to in Pounds But its really cheap =]

[chocopop12]

Nice, So Basicaly Twice The Cymbals +Crash And 1 more Bass Drum (Im Only 13 So Ive Just Got A Double pedal, It Was Cheaper) NICE Kit!

[xfinder0]

Yup I may hold off on the extra ride and Hats my Meinl Mb8 cymbals

[chocopop12]

If You Have/Getting Double Bass may I Suggest A Clammped Closed-ish Set Of Hi-Hats? And Yeah You Dont Realy Need 2 Rides XD.

[Drumking2112]

makes for easier blast beats on the ride

[houseofweirdos]

hey i play the same way! except im right handed but have it set up left handed cause i hate playing cross-sticked

[elementskater3934]

how did u make ur snare so it doesnt make a noise after words i have the same set and i tried tuning?

[tonemeister3]

what do you mean? are getting like a boing type of sound when you hit your snare? if so, try some muffling like aquarian rings, or moon gels.

[elementskater3934]

no its a ringing sound afterword with the snare and where do u get aquarian rings or moon gels?

[bounty2444]

dude it sats..."im using aquarian rings" right in the description

[SeanFinni]

you dont have to be right handed to play cross-sticks mate! if your left handed you should play left foot on the bass right foot on the hat right hand on the snare left on the hat. i only find open handed playing style useful when working on my "weaker-side"

[Snorkelsson]

hit the drums five times harder pls

[exjordanx]

Open hand drumming is good too ^^ I sometimes do that too :)

[tonemeister3]

gotta work on basic coordination first LOL

[numba1craze]

For a person who hits the snare with his right and the hi-hat with his left, it's kinda set up awkward for you.

[tonemeister3]

i'm actually left-handed that's why I'm not playing "cross-sticks"

[numba1craze]

Well that's what I meant.

[tonemeister3]

thx for the feedback. all hardware was included, with pair of sticks, throne and setup video.

[ihaveabox]

sounds amazinggg r they stock heads?

[tonemeister3]

yes, with Aquarian studion rings to remove overtones.

[tony93666]

it's got a great tone - congrats!