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| kimvella |
drummers!!Please help. Why do drummers always bring their sticks up to their lips when drumming?Kim |
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| Hornblower |
You want the true answer or the weird and wonderful ideas of us forumites Kim?
Somehow, I think you're gonna get both... 
I'll start with this - it's not their lips they're bringing them up to, it's their noses. Some dip the stick-tips into Tiger Balm before they start a routine to keep themselves totally focussed, but there were many personal preferences, including cod, leather, beer and one bulger was even seen to be rubbing horse manure on his because it reminded him of the Royal Tournament. It takes all sorts... 
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| kimvella |
Okey dokey..........wouldn't some of those items make them sneeze!!!! 
Await other responses with trepidation.
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| RAB |
Bulgers (drummers) would only dare sneeze by numbers.. This is where the common tissue was given its name . BULGERS.......ONE.!! AAAAAAAA BULGERS.......TWO!! TISHHHHHHHHH BULGERS.......THREE.!! SHOOOOOOOOOO. There is also the myth that this practice was started by one Bulger who had an itchy nose while playing a static. Being such a sheepish breed of animal, they all eventually followed suit... 
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| lesbryan |
There are one or two that would make them high (the proper stuff that is) or make them stink |||||  
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| admin |
The real answer is that it imitates the arm swinging of the foot soldiers. As we have to drum whilst marching it is a bit like swinging our arms. In the drum statics it is for visual effect only | ||||
| RAB |
SPOILSPORT...!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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| MrJpig |
Some alternative stick drill........................TAKE COVER!!
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| lesbryan |
Very good andy that is what i call talent
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| Hornblower |
Yeah right! Believe that and you'll believe anything... 
(Sounds good though - I will admit.) |
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| Errol |
Just as well they did'nt have those 'daggery things'.
Could have been some nasty accidents when they gabbed a spare, to replace the ones that were dropped. Ooch Mon. 
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| Siegfried |
Hear hear - well said ! |
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| bootybandy |
I wouldn't like to comment on that display Andy, for fear of being too critical..... | ||||
| MrJpig |
Apparently its a unique sound they have due to the drums having been fitted with greyhound skins!!! 
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| Errol |
In a doggy fashion MrJpig.
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| Siegfried |
The 'tuck-tuck' of the drums - like the sound JP - do they really use greyhound skins ? I really don't know...
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| MrJpig |
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Ask Botty
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| Siegfried |
HAHAHAHAHAHAH - I think I hate you lot,for making me laff over my breakfast,and wash the keyboard in Tea...
...in future I'll send any similar questions via secret squirrel pigeon mail - JP,you are a dangerous and hilarious man to know 
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| lesbryan |
Dodgy thing to do have drinks near keyboards i know ive done it (new keyboard)||
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| Siegfried |
No need for that Les - do what I do - disconnect keyboard spray with water - to clean it - then use a hairdryer (left by some kind person !!!) - allow to cool....reassemble,cross fingers,and switch back on.
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| MrJpig |
Here you go SF
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| Siegfried |
HAHAHAHAHA
...laugh ? - thought my knickers would never dry...oops! now that was a BIG mistake... 
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| ZedHorn |
knickers SF.... now you really shouldn't have admitted that on here.... | ||||
| RAB |
Time to get that hairdryer out again SF...
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| Siegfried |
Oh dear ! - Splashed into that one - diddle I ?
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| Errol |
I've heard of 'wetting the babies head'.
Doe's this apply to you then SF...... OR are you a bit bigger.
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| Siegfried |
Hey Errol - careful now ! All this laughter makes for a dodgy moment mate - know what I mean ?
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| Errol |
Here's a poser for you then SF.
What's the difference, between A red beret and a purple helmet? Doe's anyone know?????????????????
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| Siegfried |
Errol - need some help here mate - what convolutions, has your memory taken you up now ? Some of the highways and byeways you wander,I can follow,but this one is a tad difficult..
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| Errol |
You can always go 50-50 '
or phone a friend SF'
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| Siegfried |
Better idea - you tell me ??
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| bootybandy |
Not so much differences Errol, but I know that you could stick them both up your ar$e. |
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| Siegfried |
- you two !!!
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| RAB |
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah... Subtle Brian..
I was thinking the word 'Dick' might be in the answer...
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| Siegfried |
Oh Dear !...and then there were three..
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| RAB |
..Stand by Siegers me old chum...I'm sure these are just the mild ones...
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| Siegfried |
- as if I didn't know...INCOMING !!
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| Errol |
Answer was.....
They both enjoy a good jump.
Could there be another SF.
Can't beat a drop of fishing.
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| RAB |
Mild mate ...  ..Mild..
i'm sure we can do better than that..
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| Siegfried |
Good one Errol - never thought of that..
..lil rascal you
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| Siegfried |
Steady on Rab - thought that was very good - any further broadsides would definitely sink me...
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| bootybandy |
They both stop you from joining the WReNS | ||||
| Siegfried |
..unless your a lesbian,like I are.. 
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