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Ergonomic drumset configuration

drummer3934 - Thu, 02/11/2010 - 13:07 | 2,448 views

Hey all. I'm now to this community, but it seems like the perfect place to share my thoughts on drumming. Recently, I had major back surgery. When I returned to the kit, I quickly noticed that my current setup felt very uncomfortable. After much thought I changed my setup in a very ergonomic manner, which made playing more comfortable, and it took my playing to another level. In short, I moved my remote hihat to the 12 o'clock position in front of my snare. That hihat splits my rack toms and floor toms. Initially, I thought is would be challenging to move from high to low during fills, but I found that not to be the case. The new setup completely changed the way I play and made it much more enjoyable. I also mounted my ride on the base drum, so basically I can hit every drum and cymbal without moving my elbows away from my sides. It's been a cool experience. I'll post some pics later. Please share your thoughts on this.

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LEE5336 Says Re: Ergonomic drumset configuration

Submitted On: Sunday, Aug 29, 2010 - 4:18 AM

I recently changed the setup of my kit to make it more comfortable to play. Took advise from Billy Ashbaugh's lessons..

visioncrys Says I'm mobile at themoment and limited to what I can look at so I'l

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 4:48 PM

I'm mobile at themoment and limited to what I can look at so I'll check em out when I get home

drummer3934 Says Re: Ergonomic drumset configuration

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 12:52 PM

OK. I added several pics, but I don't know where you can find them. I'll assume they went to the correct location.

visioncrys Says Way to not let back surgery hold you down man. My dad had to ha

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 10:52 AM

Way to not let back surgery hold you down man. My dad had to have it two years ago and he had to change the way he swung the golfclub. If your passionate about somerhing there is nothing to hold you back but you ! Props man look forward to the pics!
Kyle
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Vision

drummer3934 Says Re: Way to not let back surgery hold you down man. My dad had t

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 12:25 PM

Thank you for the compliments. I'm trying to upload some pics but seem to be having trouble. If I figure it out, the pics should be up soon.

dannyboy Says Ergonomic drumset configuration

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 11, 2010 - 6:54 PM

Hey, i know there are no pictures avaliable yet but by the sounds of things, you need a good "well done". see, for me...if i were to completely change my set-up into positions that feel totally alien to me, i know id find it REALLY frustrating. It sounds like you have found a set up that really works for you. i look forward to seeing the pictures. keep rockin' dude.