Drumming Quotes
Quotes on rhythm, stamina and drummer identity
Drumming is treated as endurance work in these quotes, with one drummer comparing it to a long-distance effort rather than a sprint, shaped by training in West African dance and percussion.
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I thought of Gene Krupa's drumming, his staccato drumming. I went and put 'Misirlou' to that rhythm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is drumming compared to another kind of physical effort?
One quote compares drumming to endurance work, describing it as closer to a long-distance effort than a short sprint.
Where did one drummer learn their craft?
One quote mentions training in West African dance and drumming while at Brown.
How does a drummer describe their own playing style?
One quote describes the drumming as lyrical rather than purely technical or mechanical.
How central is drumming to one speaker's identity?
One quote goes as far as calling drumming their literal middle name.
Is there more on cultural roots in music and training?
Yes, our African quotes collection explores related themes of heritage and artistic training.
Others describe drumming as something closer to identity, calling their playing lyrical rather than mechanical, and one drummer even claims the craft as their literal middle name.
