Yeah, those of you who paid attention to some a of my posts, I had a short solo singing career. I used to front my own project years back (yes, someone else played drums), then two bands back I sang a few songs behind the kit. I have been asked once again to sing behind the kit. I am not having the easiest time doing it.
What advice do you singing drummers have for me?
A sample of my voice: www.myspace.com/dougrogers
Hey Bunnyman, you on holidays or what? Yeah, I've struggled with singing at the kit. One problem I had was hearing the music well enough, (not to mention my own voice). I had the most success using in-ear monitors. Kind of dampens the whole live music feel, but at least I could hear everything over the drums and it was easier to stay on key, especially with the harmonies.
In ear monitors are definitely part of the plan!!!
Not on holiday. Won't be for a few years...
I got asked to sing lead on the Cameo song "Word Up". Not an impossible song to sing. Singing is definitely easier whilst playing rhythm guitar, for sure!!!
John ive always sang behind my kit i like the ear monitor and mic set up in the old days i used wire now u can get the real nice wifi set up ive also used a sm57 off a boom it works great too some cheat seats and there u go goodluck gary
wireless with a receiver to the p.a. sort of like the ones for guitar
I've always found a wedge monitorunder my hats to be just fine. With my mike on a boom, set up as high as it will go, coming over my left shoulder. In a bigger venue, I always try to get a big cab in place of the wedge. As for singing and playing. It's hard isn't it. So got no advice for you on that front. To be honest, i'm not exactly sure how I get away with it. It's all good fun though. If we can make our limbs do different things at different times, i'm sure it's not too hard to sing too. Ha ha ha. Bon soir mon petit pois. :-D
I've always found a wedge monitorunder my hats to be just fine. With my mike on a boom, set up as high as it will go, coming over my left shoulder. In a bigger venue, I always try to get a big cab in place of the wedge. As for singing and playing. It's hard isn't it. So got no advice for you on that front. To be honest, i'm not exactly sure how I get away with it. It's all good fun though. If we can make our limbs do different things at different times, i'm sure it's not too hard to sing too. Ha ha ha. Bon soir mon petit pois. :-D
Mate- you know what us drumming' blokes go through!!!!!
Its just working different muscles...
Thanks for your help!!!!
i notice over the years it seem's to come easy for me but ive always been a front man/mc so its like riding a bike although its a little tiring on some fast paced songs!
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