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Cobra67
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I can never get my drum throne positioned right where I want it (heightwise). I was just wondering what is a typical height for drum thrones. I usually have mine pretty close to even with my snare drum
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markr
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Good Question! The reason you're uncomfortable has to do with "balance". Most drummers just wonder what's wrong but never think that the culprit could be the throne height and many times it probably is.
Well, there is no set height in inches, but there is a "correct" height. It all starts with balance and weight distribution. If the throne is too low, you'll have the tendency to lean backwards. If it's too high, you'll start to lean in on the kit. Both of these senerios are undesirable for many reasons. For one, it makes your legs and feet work much harder than they need to. It will also cause you to rush fills and have other time and "pocket" problems.
The trick is to think of your buttbone as your center point. That's where you want the fulcrum for your weight. Now you have to experiment to find that height that allows you to lift one or (preferably) both legs off the ground without feeling like you have to lean forward or backwards to compensate. This gives you that ever allusive "independence" between all of your limbs. It is virtually impossible to keep good time or play fluidly if you're off balance.
One other variable in this is your front-to back position on the seat. Again, experiment until it feels right to you.
That magic height may feel strange for a while, but pay attention to how your leaning through variuos parts of a song and use that feedback to adjust. Hope that helps.
Mark
Well, there is no set height in inches, but there is a "correct" height. It all starts with balance and weight distribution. If the throne is too low, you'll have the tendency to lean backwards. If it's too high, you'll start to lean in on the kit. Both of these senerios are undesirable for many reasons. For one, it makes your legs and feet work much harder than they need to. It will also cause you to rush fills and have other time and "pocket" problems.
The trick is to think of your buttbone as your center point. That's where you want the fulcrum for your weight. Now you have to experiment to find that height that allows you to lift one or (preferably) both legs off the ground without feeling like you have to lean forward or backwards to compensate. This gives you that ever allusive "independence" between all of your limbs. It is virtually impossible to keep good time or play fluidly if you're off balance.
One other variable in this is your front-to back position on the seat. Again, experiment until it feels right to you.
That magic height may feel strange for a while, but pay attention to how your leaning through variuos parts of a song and use that feedback to adjust. Hope that helps.
Mark
Tim Brown
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cobra67:
I can never get my drum throne positioned right where I want it (heightwise). I was just wondering what is a typical height for drum thrones. I usually have mine pretty close to even with my snare drum<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I've found that this will give you a good starting point:
The Bootm of the Throne should be approximately be at the point where your knee "bends".
The heiaght is going to be different for everybody, and Mark is right-it's a matter of finding that balance.
Also, do you know that over 50% of the drummers out there have bad lower backs?!
It's from sitting at the wrong height!!!
I was in a car wreck, and generally had to "re-learn" everything.
When I was younger, there were times when I could not even get out of bed because my back was so messed up.
So, while you're thinkng about throne height-do start doing some exercises to strengthen your back!!
Remember-you are the one instrumentalist that is also a "jock"!
Tim
I can never get my drum throne positioned right where I want it (heightwise). I was just wondering what is a typical height for drum thrones. I usually have mine pretty close to even with my snare drum<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I've found that this will give you a good starting point:
The Bootm of the Throne should be approximately be at the point where your knee "bends".
The heiaght is going to be different for everybody, and Mark is right-it's a matter of finding that balance.
Also, do you know that over 50% of the drummers out there have bad lower backs?!
It's from sitting at the wrong height!!!
I was in a car wreck, and generally had to "re-learn" everything.
When I was younger, there were times when I could not even get out of bed because my back was so messed up.
So, while you're thinkng about throne height-do start doing some exercises to strengthen your back!!
Remember-you are the one instrumentalist that is also a "jock"!
Tim
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HoweDrum
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The common drumming wisdom is that your thighs should be pointing slightly down (so that your knees are just a bit lower than your waist). Or, slightly higher than that. As the others say, you should be comfortable and balanced so that when you use your feet a lot, you stay centered.
The photos here of a drummer with fairly good technique (or, the best ever), Buddy Rich, seem to show he's a bit higher than having your thighs just slightly downward.
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Buddy_Rich.html
Hope this helps, happy drumming!!
Rob
The photos here of a drummer with fairly good technique (or, the best ever), Buddy Rich, seem to show he's a bit higher than having your thighs just slightly downward.
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Buddy_Rich.html
Hope this helps, happy drumming!!
Rob
PhilGood
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Balance is indeed the key! True dat! True dat!
Not alot of drummers understand what balance means. As you're playing, you shouldn't need to push your upper body weight around. It should be as if you're reading the paper.
When most beginners start out, they set the throne pretty high. This is because the limbs aren't strong enough. Your arms aren't used to streching out, so you lean forward, and the legs need help using the pedals. As they get better, the throne starts getting lower and lower and lower.
I went too low a few years back and set it as low as it would go. Then I started hunching to keep from leaning back too far. Soon I developed a MIGHTY HUMP!! (just kidding) Right now I think my throne is about right. Mr. Miagi taught me balance. "Fuhst luhn BALANCE!!! HIIAAAHHH!!"
A general rule is to have your thigh bone somewhere close to parallel to the ground and adjust to feel and preference.
Not alot of drummers understand what balance means. As you're playing, you shouldn't need to push your upper body weight around. It should be as if you're reading the paper.
When most beginners start out, they set the throne pretty high. This is because the limbs aren't strong enough. Your arms aren't used to streching out, so you lean forward, and the legs need help using the pedals. As they get better, the throne starts getting lower and lower and lower.
I went too low a few years back and set it as low as it would go. Then I started hunching to keep from leaning back too far. Soon I developed a MIGHTY HUMP!! (just kidding) Right now I think my throne is about right. Mr. Miagi taught me balance. "Fuhst luhn BALANCE!!! HIIAAAHHH!!"
A general rule is to have your thigh bone somewhere close to parallel to the ground and adjust to feel and preference.