25 Drum Hacks Anyone Can Do - David Raouf
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Күн бұрынGetting Started On The Drums
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Have you ever showed up to a gig and realized you needed to fix or replace something last minute? How can you make do with what you have? Master of drum-related problem solving, David Raouf, probably has a solution.
You may know David as rdavidr on KZfaq. His popular channel features drum hacks, alterations and restorations, cool drum gadgets, and anything else he can get his hands on. A bona fide drumming handyman!
David came to Drumeo to film courses on tuning and drum maintenance/repair, as well as his brand new show for Drumeo Edge members (called ‘DIY Drum Experiments’). As if that wasn’t enough, he also shared 25 hacks any drummer can do, which you’ll learn in this video!
Whether he’s modifying sounds with broken cymbals or using graffiti remover to dissolve logos on drum heads, David has a tip for almost anything.
0:00 - SONG: "Mono/Poly" by Alex Ball Music
4:00 - Introduction
6:45 - 1) Cutting a bass drum porthole
7:40 - 2) Removing logos
8:28 - 3) Drumstick pliers
8:52 - 4) Matching sticks
9:23 - 5) Firmer brushes
9:53 - 6) More cymbal felts
10:14 - 7) Drum key drill bit
11:07 - 8) Custom hi-hat stand
13:01 - 9) Hard to soft beater
13:32 - 10) Cheaper locking tuners
14:34 - 11) Perfect cross-stick every time
15:18 - 12) Easy snare muffle
15:54 - 13) Getting a triggered kick sound
16:20 - 14) Protect your bass drum hoop
16:54 - 15) No cable rattle
17:39 - 16) Stop bass drum from sliding without rug
18:12 - 17) Increased tom resonance
18:55 - 18) Easy access sticks
19:24 - 19) DIY stick holder
19:56 - 20) Quick setup drum rug
20:16 - 21) Reuse old cymbals
20:53 - 22) Easy cymbal sizzle
21:30 - 23) DIY cymbal sleeve
22:25 - 24) Hi-hat stand protector
23:25 - 25) Securing a small practice pad
25:34 - Demonstration and explanation
28:40 - How to increase tom resonance with a practice pad
30:10 - DIY drum experiments (new Drumeo show!)
34:38 - "Futures" by TJ Hartmann
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@rdavidr 4 жыл бұрын
Had a blast! Seriously, I had so much fun filming everything and poking around in the warehouse 👀so. many. drums. haha! Thanks for having me out and thanks to everyone for tuning in!
@MrBrian1216 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr ur epic
@tihroflan 4 жыл бұрын
Hello rdavidr, what's the tune your playing at the beginning ?
@rdavidr 4 жыл бұрын
@@tihroflan "Four Play" by Alex Ball. Killer track!
@colinbigelow2638 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr Great job! The drumming honestly was probably the most an interesting part of this video… There are like 1 million other drummers that would be way more bad ass that you should probably try to take video of. He’s not bad but he’s probably the most an interesting drummer I have ever watched. But your video skills are fantastic! Great job
@pheachshorbet916 4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite of all your playing that I've heard. Very nicely done!
@FernandoCuadro 4 жыл бұрын
its nice to see david play a couple of songs, he is a great player. And his search for sound is remarkable.
@som3body749 4 жыл бұрын
That's right Vault Boy.
@DrumeoOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely. :)
@matthewwinne 4 жыл бұрын
David's playing is inspiring because it seems like it's actually attainable by mere mortals. While I love to watch the incredible chops of many of the drummers featured on Drumeo, I know that my playing will never come anywhere near their level. David's playing on the other hand is at a level that I can envision myself attaining...with work of course. His playing is impressive, interesting, creative and energetic. It's nice to have players like David to look up to.
@derechte2busy 4 жыл бұрын
All Hacks: #1 Cutting a Port Hole 06:53 #2 Removing Logos 07:43 #3 Drumstick Pliers 08:32 #4 Matching Sticks 08:55 #5 Firmer Brushes 09:26 #6 More Cymbal Felts 09:57 #7 Drum Key Drill Bit 10:17 #8 Custom Hi-Hat Stand 11:10 #9 Hard to Soft Beater 13:05 #10 Cheaper Locking Tuners 13:35 #11 Perfect Cross-Stick Everytime 14:35 #12 Easy Snare Muffle 15:26 #13 Getting a Triggered Kick Sound 15:58 #14 Protect Your Bass Drum Hoop! 16:24 #15 No Cable Rattle 16:57 #16 This Bass Drum Ain't Going Anywhere 17:43 #17 Increased Tom Resonance 18:16 #18 Easy Access Sticks 19:00 #19 DIY Stick Holder 19:28 #20 Quick Setup Drum-Rug 20:00 #21 Re-Use Old Cymbals 20:20 #22 Easy Cymbal Sizzle 20:57 #23 DIY Cymbal Sleeve 21:33 #24 Protect Your Hi-Hat Stand! 22:29 #25 Secure Your Small Practice Pad 23:29 Most Important: 32:49 Definitely checkout his channel! kzfaq.info
@brandonpryormusic 4 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Wingerath The world needs more people like you.
@grachisol8236 4 жыл бұрын
Mvp
@554cesar 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@PINELISMO 4 жыл бұрын
beautifulllll
@krioni86sa 4 жыл бұрын
Guys, how do you remove logo from a cymbal?
@C0zyDunt 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Dave play. Plus nice to hear such a musical approach, instead of the usual, look at me and how fast I can play.
@larkstonguesinaspic4814 4 жыл бұрын
Yes yes I always wanted to see this guy on drumeo. His channel is so fun to watch
@DrumeoOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
:) Did you catch the other video that he did while he was out? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMd7hK6Vm7zTpX0.html
@kosta1605 4 жыл бұрын
This has taken far too long but happy to see him on the channel.
@austincox1709 4 жыл бұрын
kosta1605 he’s been on before, a few months ago.
@vitormaciel5608 4 жыл бұрын
i love hearing david play drums. you can tell that he`s really enjoying it, and it translates to the notes amazingly well. plus, he has a sick groove!
@TheLordKelly 4 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from this guy. And seeing him on here has made my day. He is so important to have in our drumming world. Thanks for all the help and advice David.
@mikeyhammerfoot2904 4 жыл бұрын
This just goes to show you dont have to be super fast and super flashy with your playing. Hes such a solid in the pocket drummer doing fairly simple things. Good groove
@jonathanjensen7181 4 жыл бұрын
So cool to see David on Drumeo when you've been following his channel on and off the last few years. Seems like a very kind man with great drumming knowledge. He so earned this. Great job David and great job Drumeo for inviting him!
@IvanVyzhlietsov 4 жыл бұрын
We need signature Rdavid's beard beater, like felt, but facial hair one
@bigkickleo 4 жыл бұрын
YES!!! It can resemble his face looking up at the drummer position and you rotate to Beard Side for softer feel and around to the "top of his head" for more attack (maybe Hard Black Felt? Or wood or plastic molded to look like his hair?) AWESOME!! RdavidR Reversible Black Beard Beater!!!
@IvanVyzhlietsov 4 жыл бұрын
@@bigkickleo omg, we can even make his eyes burn with red leds when you screw up the beat
@burningbacons3099 4 жыл бұрын
Big Kick LEO hmmm, I might make one of those
@zero28ism 4 жыл бұрын
Our beard god is finally here
@DrumeoOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
His beard is definitely on an epic level.
@hwarang4ever365 4 жыл бұрын
I guess Thor wanted to have a change of scenery and decided to play the drums...
@Euthymia 3 жыл бұрын
As a DIY drum hardware guy myself, I've long been a fan of David's channel. It's great to watch him play more than he usually does when testing. Badass player. That's maybe my favorite Drumeo backing track, too.
@jdion79 4 жыл бұрын
warms my heart seeing dudes i've followed make it to drumeo! makes me feel like i'm truly part of a great community!
@ailyas3556 4 жыл бұрын
to be honest, david's drum chops are not exactly "out of this world" but his crafts and inventions are genius level stuff
@spartandrew8672 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but he has gotten a ton better over the course of his channel
@ailyas3556 4 жыл бұрын
@@spartandrew8672 agree
@mikel.laughridge9480 4 жыл бұрын
He did just fine....................I thought the doubles were controlled and even.
@Hannibu 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. He is the "Godfather of drumhacks".
@patriotbarrow 4 жыл бұрын
I find that, perhaps because of his lack of perceived skill, his drumming is unique and more interesting to listen to than others'. He's got loads of groove.
@jasblick9984 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible style. So much fun watching and listening to you groove
@bakerg_ 4 жыл бұрын
1:51 cameraman shaking his head to the groove
@hammies. 4 жыл бұрын
looks like he is eating something too
@RockRabbitGaming 4 жыл бұрын
What a tasty groove at 35:20. I had to wrire that down.
@julsrique9148 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy David is on Drumeo! And is great he's playing this cool intro! This is another thing not boring stuff! A very different style breaking the form! Thank for bringing David to us in Drumeo!
@moriacanaband4684 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr The Master of drum hacks! Decent drummer and sound guy too! Give this dude a follow if you haven't already! Nice one Drumeo!
@dr.liljay2874 4 жыл бұрын
Moriacana band “decent”?
@Juupke 4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: this video was uploaded to soon last year and was visible on the channel for some time. Nice David you have made it!
@colinbigelow2638 4 жыл бұрын
Juupke But it’s literally the most mediocre drumming I’ve ever heard… I would say the editor and videographer have made it
@bisonsandlizards9136 4 жыл бұрын
Colin Bigelow go hate your grandma dude, this is clearly an especific learning video, he is not even bragging about his skill, this is just purely informative and usefull stuff to use for EVERY LEVEL DRUMMER, just as his channel (not to mention that david is very authentic and funny/cool to watch)and it is these kind of people that actually do stuff with their channels what helps the community, not just commenting hate with an empty channel, cheers
@michael_epp 4 жыл бұрын
Colin Bigelow what’s even the point of wasting time saying negative shit about fellow musicians
@ChipsNeeson 4 жыл бұрын
Dave's so solid, doesn't over play and is very complementary to the track. Bloody good episode Drumeo!
@Mike-oz5pp 3 жыл бұрын
I already knew quite a few of his hacks, simply cause I've always looked for quick inexpensive ways to fix something on my kit, & we all know frequent trips to the local music store gets costly quick. That being said, David's tips (hacks) are Inexpendable to us drummers! Glad he has shared alot of his ideas & hacks with us, thanks again Dave & thanks to Drumeo too for having him on
@JazzyJonas 4 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite channels together! I can't wait to use these hacks. Some are extremely useful/frugal.
@TronciM 4 жыл бұрын
He is such a solid player. The playing right at the end was creative af
@joanbighorn9778 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, I’ve been following David since the beginning and it’s crazy to see him pop up on a big channel like this.
@bigkickleo 4 жыл бұрын
HOW CAN I LIKE THIS MORE THAN ONCE?! David Rouf is the Dude!! Been following and enjoying his content for a long time. Happy to see this collaboration 🤘🏻🦁
@writetovagelis1975 4 жыл бұрын
David is good not only on building things...I also enjoy his drumming ideas and his pocket every time he tries his gear. Thx Drumeo.
@tooljam 4 жыл бұрын
Love the video. I've watched David videos for a long time and it is nice to see him on Drumeo!!! Greetings from Mexico!
@brandonpryormusic 4 жыл бұрын
An old timer taught me how to cut a hole in the kick drum head by heating up an empty tin can on the stove or with a lighter, then punch it right through the head. Comes out smooth every time.
@kobepowell8752 4 жыл бұрын
BrandonPryorMusic wasn’t this him a while back?
@DrummerGrrrl 4 жыл бұрын
@@kobepowell8752 This trick has been around for a very long time. David R. is just one person in a long line of other people to use it. Modern Drummer wrote about it in an issue from 1981.
@zacklanger694 4 жыл бұрын
Rdavidr did it😂
@QuarterForce 4 жыл бұрын
He is one of my favorite drummers on KZfaq!
@chamaileon81 Жыл бұрын
I really really love both hand-work and drums, and David combines both, plus he seems like a genuinly great dude. Great great stuff on his channel. Thanks Drumeo for introducing him to me!
@jimlassen9422 4 жыл бұрын
Some really fab and helpful tips David and thanks for sharing with us. I knew of a few of them but you have opened my eyes and hears with your post.
@BADD400 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks David and Drumeo.
@Twoholesofman 4 жыл бұрын
I must be quite creative, I have figured almost all these out by playing out a lot. It's a survival kit of sorts. Nice episode
@Edwordless 4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Bloom agreed. Even cheaper things like plastic pen caps for cymbal sleeves, hardware store lamp chains for cymbal sizzle, and women’s shoe gel inserts for drum dampeners!
@jonttuasdf 4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting something like this for a while! Beautiful stuff from David!!!
@sturla75 4 жыл бұрын
Great! Enjoyed it very much and great to see you get time on here as well.
@xwinglover 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks David.
@Progressive90 4 жыл бұрын
Really cool and informative lesson! Thanks guys!
@chrisa1125 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy's videos... always something interesting
@maxdrumsofficial9661 3 жыл бұрын
David’s ideas are so simple and brilliant that’s all I need to say!👏
@playingwithsticks6819 4 жыл бұрын
Greatly admire all David's gadgetry and recycling stuff but really good to see (hear) him belting one out - well done Mr Dude
@The73rdSecret 4 жыл бұрын
David is amazing! I'm so happy for him playing on Drumeo
@jeffbridges6110 4 жыл бұрын
WoW. Good for you man. Cool to see you on here. Flipping through drumeo , saw you. Was like WHAT!? Awesome man.
@klchu 4 жыл бұрын
I love listening to good linear drummers. Nice job!
@christianolivera8019 4 жыл бұрын
This video is brilliant! Thank you so much! 🙏🏾
@atefxf 4 жыл бұрын
i‘ve waited soooo long for a vid like this! thank you!
@509CCB 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
@donniediscgolf951 4 жыл бұрын
I have been subscribed to him for years. Love the channel
@Drumsholic 4 жыл бұрын
Total respect to the one and only Multi technician, wood and metal worker, smart constructions builder and an amazing Funky Drummer Worldwide!! Hello David, you 're super nice dude!!! Talented and simple and awesome all of your work!!!Greetings from Greece!!!
@erick_fernandez_78910 4 жыл бұрын
Great job with the ride beat in the outro (when the triplet keys ways playing) song. Hacks are awesome videos! So glad he made it here. Keep hackin away at the hacks!
@davidreidy5750 Жыл бұрын
Love your grooves man,nothing crazy,just straight rocking out and fun without going all over the place.Nice work!🤖⚡
@jhoncur7649 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'll try each of them ! Thanks! As always good stuff
@rubenspoolder3567 4 жыл бұрын
Dude killer lesson and great playing! Its so good to see you on drumeo man. Iv been following you since the 20$ drumkit series 😂. I was wondering: what cymbals where you playing? Im looking for a new sound and those sounded amazing. Especially the crashes
@calinguga 4 жыл бұрын
i loved the cymbals too, super dry. i usually find crashes obnoxious but these sound great. my bet is meinl byzance extra dries but i'm not a drummer
@ricardoagarzajr2230 4 жыл бұрын
They finally got David in here, yes
@MrDrewbies 4 жыл бұрын
These were some genuinely useful tips, cheers.
@haystixxbeats9225 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you drumeo for all you do.
@jamesbrasfield2944 4 жыл бұрын
THE CROSSOVER WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! The drumming community thanks you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@7VSF-SR72-OA-X33 4 жыл бұрын
Yesss! So glad to see you getting the exposure you deserve David! Your Channel is my favourite for Drum Jiggery Pokery! Noice!
@andypeiffer5 4 жыл бұрын
Best video in Drumeo's collection!
@user-wr6vq8ec9v 4 жыл бұрын
That ending song was so groovy. Nice playing. Thanks Dave
@jeremysalazar2631 4 жыл бұрын
Love his channel! He's the ultimate drum tech 🤘
@gasparitow 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the last song!! Great drummer and youtuber!
@rickcampbell296 4 жыл бұрын
Killer last track and great show, thanks.
@knoxdrums 4 жыл бұрын
Blew my mind with the stick bag clip. I stopped using that exact bag because my sticks either would get caught if they were a bit rough. Or just because the opening was small. Life changer....
@DrumsByDavid 4 жыл бұрын
loved seeing David on here, mans a BEAST !!
@ivanalfonsocorderogutierre7498 Жыл бұрын
David, work, discipline and a lot a work, that’s your legacy, thanks!
@sebastianelias8471 4 жыл бұрын
Mr "D"...te sigo desde hace un tiempo, gracias DRUMMEO, un abrazo desde Argentina!!!
@andrewwarrendrums8969 4 жыл бұрын
LOVE DAVID! DIY KING!
@Psymon1471 4 жыл бұрын
I got a couple of Octobans minus a stand for cheap. Drilled new holes and replaced the Concert tom mounts with Tom ball mounts. So Now I can mount them off a double tom stand, have a crash out the top and can fully adjust angle and position. Most DIY thing I've done to date
@stripedfrog1122 4 жыл бұрын
Rdavidr definitely deserves more credit about his drumming! His playing and sound are really unique!
@MotricMedulation 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content! Ending track was excellent too.
@stevelinwood8362 2 жыл бұрын
Another great example! I like how you play to a track and use you're Talent!👍
@JulianKlimczyk 4 жыл бұрын
Finally! David on Drumeo, well, he's been on before but still
@educationplaylists 4 жыл бұрын
#7: if ur guitar player has an electric tuning peg winder, u can use that without modifying the drum key! awesome tips love the vid!
@scottiel.7014 4 жыл бұрын
Great sound man!
@klemensholzbauer1983 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible Guy! Thumbs up
@lobbyrobby 3 ай бұрын
I like this guy's channel. He's entertaining and has great ideas
@kiltymacbagpipe 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of rdavidr vids. Watching him go to town on a cymbal with a homemade lathe is fun.
@patriotbarrow 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr, one of the few youtube drummers who uses unlathed cymbals. And they sound fantastic.
@jvbjvb289 4 жыл бұрын
This kit sounds amazing
@R4v3NDrvmZ 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr + Drumeo?!!! Now I can die!!! You’re amazing!!!! Regards from Mexico
@teebee5236 4 жыл бұрын
Love rdavidr! ...This is the most (cough) I’ve seen from him in months. I could watch this guy mess around with drums everyday. Good vid.
@antkn33 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent playing too!
@aronomaoileoin9603 4 жыл бұрын
Love his channel perfect for the drum nerd
@jade007z 4 жыл бұрын
David Raouf Drum playing and music he played is so cool!
@RonaldRumRaisin 4 жыл бұрын
love it!
@nickhulme5253 4 жыл бұрын
That kick drum sounds so good 👌
@robertsmith8217 4 жыл бұрын
Great job rdavidr!
@mariuszslawik59 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips, thanks a lot! One question - can you get this second backing track from anywhere?
@toddwilson4105 Жыл бұрын
Just had to leave a note...no pun intended...😂But been watching you for a moment now and also dude kn the skins is awesome really enjoy this...Been playing since tbe 4th grade been outra the loop etc for a moment Im now 48.havI ng a chanel like this would have been great as a kid.Watching it on the tv,but getting on the phone to send this to yall....Thank you giys for all th8 you do,an most importantly ty,for being You....Just wanted to let yall know that..keep on rocking 😊
@kotogray8335 Жыл бұрын
I see a lot of people in the comments talking about the simplicity of David's drumming here, but I've seen him tear it up a few times on his channel doing some rather impressive things. You should check out his channel
@Euthymia 3 жыл бұрын
A favorite reuse of mine came when I realized that the little plastic tubes that are used as cores for (doggie or other pet) poop bag rolls work great as cymbal stand sleeves
@mikel.laughridge9480 4 жыл бұрын
rdavidr very helpful and I thank you! Great drummer too...............
@jimmackraz2734 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video; a lot of great ideas. Except #19 :-)
@_cosully 4 жыл бұрын
SOMEBODY SAID THAT DAVID LOOKS LIKE A YOUNG HAGRID AND NOW I CAN’T UNSEE IT
@sharksdelight 4 жыл бұрын
Some great hints.
@thefreshmax6494 3 жыл бұрын
The priceless advice you get from rDavidr :) May He long hack thē drums!
@mikehericks244 4 жыл бұрын
Tasty... backbeat with the hihat foot. Nice touch.