First, blastbeat? Also I was thinking there were some pieces that were used in death metal more often than other genres. If not could someone just tell me what Martin uses, let's say for Deliverance. Oh also what's a good price for a middle-range drum set. Probably what, 7 or so pieces?
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I was thinking probably around 750$. I have no idea though. I was thinking about looking at some drums tomorrow, I just wanted some advice so I'm a little more educated when I go. And it doesn't hurt to know that I want a kit used for metal because I'm sure it differs from ya know, pop or something. Click to expand.WELL flo uses chimes so its not such a silly suggestion after all but for starting out dont bother with them.For the very beginning all you need is the basic kit with another double bass, thats it. Don't add anything until you've exhausted what you want to do with what you got, anyway for starters you need to nail co-ordination and the like.Do this, this is for accuracy and stamina (bass hits are capital snare hits are lower case)rrrrllllrrrr - for 2 minsrrrrrrrrllllllll - 2 minsrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllllllll - 2minsrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllllllllllll - 2minsdo at a comfortable speed and repeat for the bass drums spending a total of 16 mins.
At NO point use shoulders or the larger muscles to give the power. A double bass pedal is essential because it won't come standard on sets. Mine was $120 used, but they range from $150 to $500. You might want to start with a used set, just in case you end up not being very committed. To get a good metal sound you definitely need to pad your drum heads. Taping a folded kleenex or paper towel to each head should get you a pretty good sound.
Put either a towel or blanket inside your bass drum and try to get a head with a hole cut out for the front.A standard five piece should be good enough. A crash, ride, and hi-hat are necessary; a splash cymbal is great too.Buy a pair of heavy duty marching sticks and practice rudiments with those on a practice pad (cheap, $10) to build your muscles. Then when you switch to 5Bs, you'll be a lot quicker.