[Stevenp123]

Hi guys,

I am new to drumming so I have yet to obtain a ride cymbal.

I of course have crash, hi-hat and the snare and toms e.t.c. but just wondering if there are any songs I can play without a ride cymbal? If not are there any good exercises or things I can do until I get the ride cymbal

Steve

[Poco Askew]

Unless you play only jazz, there are tons of songs w/o a ride cymbal. Same thing for exercises and practice. Even if a song or exercise calls for a ride, you can always substitute another cymbal (bell).

[Stevenp123]

Ok thank you. May I just start off syaing that I hate jazz haha. I am very interested in 'my chemical romance' 'red hot chilli peppers' that sort of stuff. But I also like 70's and 80's blues rock such as Neil young and Eric clapton. Could you suggest any exercises based on the music I like or do all exercises cover most genres.

[AN0NYM0US]

you can ride the floor tom, you can obviously ride the hi hats

i feel that good exercises for rock are to split up paradiddles between hands and feet

[Poco Askew]

The more variety you expose yourself to the more versatile and well-rounded your drumming will be. Blues and jazz will help you with triplets and shuffles which are also awesome in rock songs.

[Stevenp123]

Ok thank you very much, could you suggest a few links or video's from this website please as I am not sure what one's to pick

[Poco Askew]

Learn proper posture, grip and stroke. Then I would work on theory, reading, counting and rudiments. The 'B', beginner lessons on this site will get you off to a great start.

[Stevenp123]

Thanks for the info, helps me alot

[Tibbz]

I have a ride, but no crash!

[Stevenp123]

I have got a ride cymbal but I haven't got a cymbal stand

[Stevenp123]

on that note, if anybody has got a cymbal stand they would like to donate to me that would be most appreciated

[einarabelc5]

 Poco Askew, on 01 May 2012 - 05:02 AM, said:

Learn proper posture, grip and stroke. Then I would work on theory, reading, counting and rudiments. The 'B', beginner lessons on this site will get you off to a great start.

Always use your creativity once you master the exercises in their basic form. It will take you to the next level.

For example take the first three exercises of the Groove Live lesson.

http://s3.amazonaws....meo-live-55.pdf

Now do them in your hihat and in your ride/crash/tom (something opposite from your HH) simultaneously while you use each foot in your DB pedal (or SB pedal + HH pedal) with each hand. Then crisscross hands and feet. Next, do it only on the HH but with triplets. Then on the ride with triplets. Now mix everything together.
Next switch the riding to your feet. Yes, 16th notes on the feet while you keep the beat with your HH and ride. Then triplets.

If that's not enough to drive you crazy, you should be a pretty decent drummer by the time you can do all that.

It's basically practicing MORE than one thing at the same time. In this case, groove, speed and interdependence, all together.

This post has been edited by einarabelc5: 02 May 2012 - 12:08 PM

[The Mimic]

I've got a Crash Ride... Yeah, it sucks...

[DustySpears]

I use two ride cymbals...
So to go without none... I'd be scarred for life.

All joking aside, when I first started playing on a kit, all I had was a cheap 17" Crash/Ride
I put several strips of masking tape on the underside to dry it out, and it worked for quite a while.

That being said, if you're just learning, a ride cymbal isn't necessary. You're keeping time on your hats. Once you get a ride cymbal, you'll simply play it like your hi hats (more or less.)

[einarabelc5]

 The Mimic, on 19 May 2012 - 11:59 AM, said:

I've got a Crash Ride... Yeah, it sucks...

Check the JoJo Mayer Omni

[pearlvx96]

if youre just practicing, then it really doesnt matter what you use. but i would prioritize getting a decent ride for when you start gigging and playing with a band!