10 Key Items That Every Working Drummer Should Have!

Some very helpful pro tips for every aspiring working drummer. Check out this list of 10 key items you should definitely have at your disposal at any time! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL for more great free drum lessons, tips advice and cool product reviews!

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[dvdtrt]

Quick resume here for ya'll :
1:30 A drum key
2:47 Pack of dampeners (moongel for example)
3:55 Extra cymbal stand parts
4:59 Drum rug
6:09 Chewable antacids
7:10 Mini to 1/4 adapter or adapter cable
8:16 Hand towel for the stage
9:08 Metronome app
10:14 Versatile phone / cam mount
11:30 Last but not least.. Mystery item !
12:45 Honorable mention : power bar


Be blessed y'all ! Nice work Rob, you're the best !

[drumfanatik]

I totally bring every bit of those items! Also a few extra some might not even think about?
1. Water! You play better when properly hydrated!
2. Small Gatorade - after the gig replenish your electrolytes so you’re not soar in the morning!
3. Tylenol and Ibuprofen - best pain reliever ever!
4. Gaffers Tape - so many uses, so little time, and it doesn’t leave a sticky residue!
5. Waterproof medical tape - great for bandaging up those blisters or knuckle you banged on the rim!
6. Sports tape - never know when you might get some kind of soreness or stiffness? Little bit of this tape in the right spots can help you make it through the night!
Those are my additional essentials to the ten Rob listed!

[derekfagerwold]

Having the cymbal sleeves, etc. in a bag is clutch. One tip i thought up years back was to have a couple of rubber door wedges in your bag. Helps to keep the kick in place if you've forgotten your rug.

[Kevsweets]

Fan!!! People break my balls about having a fan. In fact, in summer I bring TWO! My go-to statement is: "I always being my biggest fan." Good to know, I got that, plus covered. Thx Rob.

[barrybebenek]

Killer tips brother. A good 35 years and never played a gig without an extra snare batter head, and and extra bass drum batter head, in my cases.👍🏼🇨🇦

[vtxriderr]

Rob Brown doesn't need a fan. He was born cool.

[BlackDragonProductions]

Cymbal stand parts. Thank you my brother! Testify! I can't count how many times I've seen drummers giving advice on You Tube and there's no felts or nuts on their cymbal stands. Instant judgement but I've been doing this for 32 years and I'm allowed by now.

[saltysaltine]

Before hitting the stage, grab a bottle of water... I’ve definitely been burned on this

[ihcrenrut]

A treasure trove of goodies. Thanks Rob!!

[thunderfan]

#10 all day! One of the best purchases I've ever made as well! I even stepped it up a notch and bought a mini industrial fan that blows a ton of air on low setting, runs quiet, and takes up the same floorspace as the fan you show in this video. Playing outdoor gigs in the sweltering hot and humid Oklahoma summers can be dangerous if you're not careful. Hydrate, shade, and bring your fan. You'll be ok. #MaximumThumpification

[wardamo]

I'm glad to know that I've taken each of these things to my gigs, including the exact same fan. I haven't always taken everything every time, and I use a gopro and tripod instead of my phone, but I pretty much have everything mentioned.
I'd like to include earplugs. I never leave my home without them, even if I'm not playing. I usually have a pair or two of drumsticks in my backpack as well.

[ibleasse]

Lol... that’s my gig but one tiny thing is different.... my drum teacher told me back in 1997.... nail before a show always clip or trim your hand and toe nails.... at least a day or two before.... you will have a better connection with the pedals and sticks... try it... been doing it since.

[ElBoyoElectronico]

Very good advice, besides the fan I also have those things on me for gigs. Only thing I would add: Gaffer tape!!

[jettaylor]

Been a drummer since 1963 and this is good advice. I use Imodium instead of Tums due to recurring stomach issues. Only thing I don't use is the camera mount because I don't need a social media presence at this point. I do use headphones instead of ear buds to protect my hearing.

[tommyp]

Good tip, pick up a 4x6 rug and drill a couple small holes thru it for your bass drum legs so it’ll never creep. Also you can mark up the rug where your stands go and use the rug as a template for a fast and consistent set up.

[MrRezRising]

"You should be 100% comfortable 100% of the time." - Rob Brown 2018 (referring to performing)
I have lived by these words ever since.

[JamOnDrums]

Im not a working drummer, but i still take most that stuff every where im playing. I use rennies instead of tums, and i dont have a fan, but im glad i got most of those. Makes me feel like im on the same page as the pros. 👍

[martinheath]

Excellent advice and list. May I suggest spraying your personal emergency items, felts, wingnuts etc with a squirt of fluorescent orange or other bright paint so you remember they're yours after the gig!

[BuckMulligan]

Great video as always. Agree 100% on the fan! Got one after decades of playing hot and I can't believe it took me so long to wise up.

[scotta]

A fan oh yes! A must! Especially for the drummer on the fluffy side like myself !