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Drum Quotes

Musicians on rhythm, tone, and the pull of the drum.

These drum quotes range from a Sunday morning drumbeat to a musician's honest preference for a very dry snare and bass drum. One speaker even jokes about wanting to be an ambassador for Drumming solos.

In the morning on Sunday, a drum is sounded at about 8 o'clock.

Quotes by William Brewster

There's a couple of tracks on the new record which is sort of using similar sort of rhythms as the drum and bass tracks but playing it all live. It's a new approach to it.

Quotes by Tom Jenkinson

When I was a kid, of course I wanted to be the fastest, the loudest and the one with the biggest drum set, but obviously my aspirations have changed a bit since then.

Quotes by Taylor Hawkins

If I get married again, I want a guy there with a drum to do rimshots during the vows.

Quotes by Sam Kinison

Drum Set Quotes

I like a bass drum. A big one.

Quotes by Phil Elverum

I've always liked a very dry snare and, like everyone else, a very dry bass drum.

Quotes by Nick Mason

I'd be very honored to be the ambassador to drum solos.

Quotes by Neil Peart

I have a playroom with my drum set, a guitar, and amplifier at home.

Quotes by Jon Taffer

Led Zeppelin was pretty much what made me pick up drum sticks.

Quotes by Jon Fishman

Drummer Quotes

I just love the hypnosis of a single bass drum.

Quotes by Jon Hopkins

But I've gravitated more towards the drum set.

Quotes by John Otto

I really just wanted to play the drum set and match that. I was never really into the percussion thing.

Quotes by John Otto

My drum sticks are in the 'Hall of Fame.' I know that.

Quotes by Jimmy Carl Black

Black holes can bang against space-time as mallets on a drum and have a very characteristic song.

Quotes by Janna Levin

Drummers Quotes

I have relentlessly beat the drum for Google's 'two-step' authentication systems for Gmail and other services, which radically reduce the likelihood that your account can be hacked from afar.

Quotes by James Fallows

When I was nine, I was passing by a drum class and saw them playing and I was moved. That's why I started making music.

Quotes by Jain

I was playing legit snare with a traditional grip, not a matched grip. After I broke my left wrist, I couldn't hit a snare drum anymore. From the age of 13 to 17, I couldn't really get a pop on...

Quotes by Jaco Pastorius

I got my first drum kit when I was six years old.

Quotes by Hank Williams III

Blue Monday's distinctive intro was written on an Oberheim DMX drum machine.

Quotes by Gillian Gilbert

Drumming Quotes

There is no dogma that the organ or harmonium can be used in church, but not the drum.

Quotes by Francis Arinze

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this collection of drum quotes about?
This page gathers quotes from musicians on the sound and feel of drums, from a Sunday morning drumbeat to a preference for a very dry snare and bass drum tone. It covers both the literal instrument and its role in a band's overall sound.
Why do people search for drum quotes?
Drummers, producers, and music fans look for language that captures the specific feel of rhythm and tone. These quotes are useful for anyone talking about drum sound, technique, or the identity of being a drummer.
What do these quotes say about drum tone preferences?
One musician is specific about liking a very dry snare and bass drum, a preference shared with many other players. It reflects how much tone choice matters to a drummer's individual sound.
Is there a lighter, humorous take on drums here?
Yes; one quote jokes about being honored to serve as an ambassador for drum solos, a playful nod to how central solos are to drumming culture. It's a small aside among the more technical reflections.
How do these quotes connect studio and live drumming?
Another musician describes taking rhythms originally built for drum and bass tracks and reworking them to be played live, calling it a new approach. For more on the people behind the kit, see our Drummer quotes.

Other quotes describe reworking studio drum and bass rhythms into a live setting. For more on the people behind the kit, see our Drummer and Drummers quotes.