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My friend is a drummer and they keep the band together
by hello you August 2, 2008
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Drummer

a person who plays the drums usu. a drum kit. It is a common misconception that drummers are unintelligent and have no musical ability whatsoever. They get alot of flak from guitarists about not having tuned instruments. this is because drums are a percussive intrument rather than a melodic instument. but they can be tuned, personally i have my toms tuned to a perfect fourth in acending order starting from the floor tom.

The problem with saying that drummers have no musical ability is that though we have no moving melodic structure we do have "notes". these notes can and usually are written on a staff with the lowest line or E (treble clef) representing the bass drum and the middle line or B (treble clef) representing the snare the remaining lines and spaces are normally reserved for toms while the Ledger lines and spaces above F are used in conjunction with Xs and stars for cymbals.

drummers do indeed drive the band as the heart beat and "time machine" of the band. though often disrespected and unappreciated the drummer sits in the back with a smile on his face knowing that without him the band would be screwed.

P.s i also play guitar, piano, bass, and im a vocalist, so suck on that people who say we arent musicians
guitarist: lol ur such a noob for playing drums ur not a musician at all

drummer:Ok do you realize that you were playing an ascending Phrygian mode during your solo while it would have made more melodic sense to play a descending Mixolidian

Guitarist: what the hell is a Ascending Phrygian mode

Drummer: exactly........im going to go hang with the bassist and talk about music theory while practicing rudiments

Guitarist: what are rudiments

Drummer: lol fag............
by Shorty the drummer March 2, 2011
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Drummers are the hardest position in a band to fill, and keep filled. A good drummer is hard enough to find, but a good drummer who is also responsible and committed enough to be in a working band is rare.

Many good drummers are just flakes, or crazy, or un-reliable. Hey, they hit things all day, right? Conversely, many responsible drummers are just not good. There is something in the raw talent to play the drums that also makes a person a little crazy, more so than other musicians.

So, if you find a good drummer who is actually responsible, hold onto that guy!
My band is currently on our 5th drummer. The first one was a jerk, the second one got arrested, the third one went crazy, and the fourth one got married and had kids. This 5th one seems cool, though.
by daveb July 14, 2005
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Although we drummers are the best. There are some disadvantages:(1) Hauling equipment sucks. We have the set, cymbals, hardwere, pedals, mikes and a bunch of other stuff. (2) We cannot move around on stage. (3) Sticks are to drums as strings are to bass and guitar. Only these things break ALOT easier.
But other then that. We rule.
by saveyourbfbangme June 30, 2006
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Drummer

Someone who can play the instrument "Drum"
i play the drums so i'm a drummer
by Fred Durst May 7, 2003
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drummer's addiction

1. an unstoppable need to play the drums.

2. a realization you come to after playing the drums for 6 years without missing a day of practice.

3. when you keep track of the days that you practice the drums.

4. when the drums start talking to you.

5. when people start knowing you by "that drummer kid".

6. when you sit in one spot every day all day playing the drums.

7. when instead of playing video games you play the drums and make sound effects.

8. Knowing that therapy isn't gonna help.

9. without the drums you cry or start throwing things.

10. when someone asks you to stop playing, you ignore them and keep going and hit their hands if they try to stop you.
"dude, you have a serious drummer's addiction."
by dbdrummerboy May 6, 2010
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Drummers Block

When someone who plays the drums goes through a phase of not being able to play the particular instrument well, or not being able to write music.

Lack of Creativity
Lack of Motivation

similar to Writer's Block
"comon, lets play.. 1... 2... 3... 4...
Dude, I can't I have Drummers Block"

"I would go on the drums.. but I cant be bothered..
Hey - you've got Drummers Block"
by FelixB666XD November 22, 2009
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