learn to play drums, then it's a breeze

DogInYellowCoat

except that anyone saying "can't even hold a drumstick properly" needs to remember that not every drummer holds their sticks or plays the same way... I'm a drummer and I don't use traditional grips... I also don't cross stick. at all. leaving me having to play with lefty flip turned on in rock band... and it doesn't help the drums are incredibly unresponsive... while RB won't teach you to PLAY the drums, it can certainly give you a solid foundation to build on

kathartik

I agree with warped...I played the drums and Rockband Drums is very easy...but I doubt it'd be the otherway around

Feren6

as a real drummer, i'm tired of people saying that playing the drums in rock band is practically identical to the real thing. most people who sit down to play rock band can't even hold a drumstick properly (and after a year or two will probably be on the way to needing wrist surgery) or play any basic rudiments.

warped2049

Bass players UNITE!!!!!

Michaelwon

I've gotta drumbstick; wheres the wings!

I didn't play any percussion instrument in high school or at all. I was a trombonist. get off of your high horse and realize you're more than likely the same as all of us.

discounteggroll

I agree with Kahartik. As a drummer, the Rock Band drum stuff seems very easy, but it is a pretty good foundation for those interested in learning to play the drums. I do think these tips should've been included in the game though, with maybe some pictures and diagrams with different grips and techniques.

Then there's just the plain frustration of having to play fast notes on the RB drums. They just read all the hits. The only way I've found it'll register all of them is to hit the notes as if you were playing the rim of a real drum.

sigloiv

How to become an awesome drummer in both Rock Band and real life in three easy* steps:
Step One: Fix the pedal.
Step Two: Learn independence from Gary Chester.
Step Three: You're a drummer!

*Step Two not actually easy.

Johnny Pneumatic

I find it incredibly sad that the friends that will turn to me after I get a 93% on my first try at Rock Band drums on "expert" and tell me how awesome I am are the same friends that won't come out to see my band play a show.

Grungydan

Q: What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians?
A: A drummer.

Q: How can you tell that there's a drummer at your front door?
A: The knocking gets faster and faster.
A: He doesn't know when to come in.

Q: What's the difference between a musician and a savings bond?
A: One of them eventually matures and earns money.

Q: Why is a drum machine better than a drummer?
A: Because it can keep good time and won't sleep with your girlfriend.

Q: Why do guitarists put drumsticks on the dash of their car?
A: So they can park in the handicapped spot

Q: How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, they have machines that do that now.

Q: How do you tell if the stage is level?
A: The drummer is drooling from both sides of his mouth.

Q: What's the thing you would never hear a drummer says?
A: "Hey guys, why don't we try one of my songs?

Q: How is a drum solo like a sneeze?
A: You can tell it's coming, but you can't do anything about it.

Q: How do you get a drummer away from your front door?
A: Pay him for the pizza.

Q: What do you call a drummer that breaks up with his girlfriend?
A: Homeless.

Q: What's the difference between a large pizza and a drummer?
A: The pizza can feed a family.

iain010100

I don't understand the fervor for Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Seems really boring and lame. They're like Dance Dance Revolution - for your fingers. Get some REAL instruments instead of nerding out over a silly fad.

cheesebubble

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Johnny Pneumatic

@Johnny Pneumatic: duly noted

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