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If you're a drummer, you don't want to see this.



It means you've screwed up....big time.

Mind you, some would say the Bassman should not do that as the crowd is witnessing, but nevertheless you can see he knows he's screwed up and dare not look back!

Ouch!

As a drummer, I wouldn't be looking sheepish.
I've always played with the notion that if, as a drummer, I'm going to make a mistake, it will be an absolute clanger, a right royal @&#^ up.
No need for bad looks that way, every body is to busy laughing, onstage and off...

Ewwwww!!!! That's a look that could kill (or chill the soul).

As an old bass player and proud member of the rythm section; from the days when R&B refered to greats like Donald "Duck" Dunn and James Jamerson, I always reckoned we (drums and bass) should cover for each other. Unless we're both rolling laughing from a clanger like Grant described.

Great pic Harley ........

Looks like the only person who might have noticed (besides the bassist) is the lady in the blue jacket. What we notice on stage is generally never noticed by the audience. As a drummer myself, and someone who plays bass, (hey, someone's gotta drive the train ) it's how you handle it going forward.

BUT . . Never, ever give a visual clue!

Maybe the problem is his listening to the radio on his phones while playing?

Bill Fitzmaurice wrote:Maybe the problem is his listening to the radio on his phones while playing?

Nah....he's just trying to drown out the bass player.

Some of the "drummers" I've had the experience working with don't listen to music; that's something beyond their comprehension. Instead, they would have the football or hockey game dialed in.

Alright, I'm feeling magnanimous so I won't make anymore drummer or bass player jokes today.

Heading out in about 15 minutes to play with the best drummer and bass player that I ever been fortunate enough to share a stage with. These guys work so well together - it's really an honor to play with 'em.

Gig is over at 6pm.....then the bass player and drummer bashing will resume it's regularly scheduled programming.

It's really a pleasure to play with great musicians; they force you to subconsciously play better. I think it's because it allows you to focus on your own playing rather than trying to make sense out of what the other musicians are attempting to do.

Bruce Weldy wrote:

Bill Fitzmaurice wrote:Maybe the problem is his listening to the radio on his phones while playing?

Nah....he's just trying to drown out the bass player.

Partly right Bruce. He was one of the lead singers and thus put more emphasis on listening to the vocals for harmonies than my bass - hence the 'in ear' headphones. Several times I asked if he ever listened to my bass at al land he replied "Why should I - I know you're there and vocals are more important to me and listening to the bass just gets in the way"

Considering it's important for bass and drums to work together and listen to each other, it's no surprise that the combination you see in the photo no longer play together

Hackomatic wrote:Looks like the only person who might have noticed (besides the bassist) is the lady in the blue jacket:

...and the photographer.

Apparently the drummer in my housemate's band (who is usually superb) basically just skipped an entire bar of a song during a breakdown. He was just sat there...

I have been known to throw those out. Although, I have had the pleasure of always playing with tight drummers, not always flashy, but never bad ones.

lowsound

Harley wrote:...
Partly right Bruce. He was one of the lead singers and thus put more emphasis on listening to the vocals for harmonies than my bass - hence the 'in ear' headphones. Several times I asked if he ever listened to my bass at al land he replied "Why should I - I know you're there and vocals are more important to me and listening to the bass just gets in the way"

Considering it's important for bass and drums to work together and listen to each other, it's no surprise that the combination you see in the photo no longer play together

That was my issue also. When I was in my band the lead singer just wanted himself (not even his rhythm guitar) in the monitors. No bass, lead guitar or drums.
Needless to say he tried to lead the band with his vocals. Can't do it....listening is one of the best tools in the drummers tool box. (besides the fan to blow all the farting that goes on, up on stage)
This was a leading factor for me leaving the band. No, not the farting, And yes I tried to talk to him.

The picture looks more like you are trying to squeak one out.