I've found that sexist comments regarding drumming are usually due to ones own short comings.
Volume is directly due to velocity and stick weight, not arm density or torso strength. I recommend you find a good teacher that knows these basics.
I'm not talking volume, I'm talking control and stamina. And I wouldn't describe anything I've said as sexist. I'm sorry to say, but men and women have different bodies. That means we each have physical strengths and weaknesses.
I'm not talking volume, I'm talking control and stamina. And I wouldn't describe anything I've said as sexist. I'm sorry to say, but men and women have different bodies. That means we each have physical strengths and weaknesses.
Thanks for that - wonderful!
This is ridiculous. If you think the differences between men's and women's bodies have any bearing on ability to play the drums, you don't know anything about playing the drums.
It is easy to forget how very very few female drummers there were at Karen Carpenter's time... I'm sure she would have played drums a lot more if she were let out her box more. Drums are still a masculine instrument for most people, so its great to see so many great female drummers ... even if they are still talked about in terms of their looks.
Regarding Meytal: You can hear her play a bit without the backing track at the en of this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOIbXofCEGE
Its definitely her, and not edited that much. She is playing mostly tension free (though I'd want to tune up that bass technique) .... she isn't playing with a ton of energy, though. It seems to me her playing could have a bit more of an edge... but that is personal taste and I expect with the right balance of real musicians around her I'd love it. Many great drummers... and even more great bass players are the same way.
I do think that she wouldn't get so much attention without the look, but having a look has always been a part of the game.
I'm not talking volume, I'm talking control and stamina. And I wouldn't describe anything I've said as sexist. I'm sorry to say, but men and women have different bodies. That means we each have physical strengths and weaknesses.
I'll be honest...I've never been blown away by any female drummer. I'm not even talking about heavy drumming - the instrument takes muscle; it seems to require there be some weight attached to the arms.
At my age I'd feel guilty looking at a girl her age. And since I don't want to see Maude playing the drums, I guess I'll settle on watching a nice middle-aged well dressed Gal who can really play.