Why Do They Place Drums On Carpets?
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Keeps the drums from moving.....Garret has the right answer!
Vibrations are a small part contributing to sets moving, but largely it is the drummer himself pushing things around.
Vibrations are a small part contributing to sets moving, but largely it is the drummer himself pushing things around.
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It all depends on the venue and the type of kit. If it is a small venue which does not have an established drum riser in it, you are correct, you will see it placed on carpet so the kick will not slide, since most stages are made from some type of plywood.
In bigger venues, which have permanent drum risers installed, you will not find carpet, but instead small hooks in the riser to act in the same capacity, however, in these styles of venues, you will also find that the kit is not as miced as much because the carpeted riser does dull the sound, which means you need to mic it more.
In even larger venues (1000+ capacity), you will normally find the kits installed behind a case of plexiglass, then each piece of the kit miced and run through an individual channel on the board. This created a more pure sound for the audience without any vibration distortion.
In bigger venues, which have permanent drum risers installed, you will not find carpet, but instead small hooks in the riser to act in the same capacity, however, in these styles of venues, you will also find that the kit is not as miced as much because the carpeted riser does dull the sound, which means you need to mic it more.
In even larger venues (1000+ capacity), you will normally find the kits installed behind a case of plexiglass, then each piece of the kit miced and run through an individual channel on the board. This created a more pure sound for the audience without any vibration distortion.
Spilled beer makes the floor slippery.
By the way, "What do you call a musician who can't read music?"
A DRUMMER
By the way, "What do you call a musician who can't read music?"
A DRUMMER
I carry my own rug. I have a Tama Starclassic kit (Not a Cheap Kit). I put down my own run as i do not want to take the chance of something scratching my bass drum. The spurs of the bass also anchor into the carpet. I also have all my stand positions marked on the carpet for quick set and if needed a roadie can set up my kit.
OUCH! Okay... since I've been attempting to play drums for the last 23 years, I'll defend drummers. 
Why was the guitar player mad at the drummer?
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Because the drummer turned one of his tuning pegs, and then wouldn't tell him which one!
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Why was the guitar player mad at the drummer?
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Because the drummer turned one of his tuning pegs, and then wouldn't tell him which one!
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I remember seeing West, Bruce and Laing many moons ago and the roadies actually had to fasten (strapped and nailed down) Corky Laing's drum kit to the riser as he was a bit brutal with those sticks.
They have carpet to help absorbe the sound from the "click track" coming through the drummers monitor so he stays on time.....
