Batman Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 I was just wondering why back in the late fifties-early sixties, drummers had their drums lower (closer to the ground) than todays drums? Does one have an advantage over the other? Or was that just what looked cool back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted June 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 this is just a random drummer, but I assume its a recent one. So, anybody have an answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy1104 Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I am not really sure but my guess would be so that the view of the drummer is unobstructed. If he was floor level, he would not be seen by alot of folks because of his being situated behind the front band members. Again, that is only a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleant Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 That makes sense Jimmy. It sounds logical. Here are 2 more takes ... 1 - What is most comfortable for the drummer regarding seat position. 2 - Again, just an assumption ... to get more volume. Back in the day, the drummer would usually just have one mic which hovered above them. So, in order for anyone in the audience to hear, the drummer would really need to pound them hard. With the drummer sitted higher, he/she would create a situation of a longer distance to strike the skins therefore, more force (and sound). But if I were to choose, I'd go with Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Ahhhh, but some drummers sit..... higher than others... Heeeeeheeeeeeeeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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