Polly, in every tight band, someone is the "clock." In most bands it is the drummer. In bluegrass, it is often the banjo. But in some bands they follow the bass player or the guitarist. In studios here, it is always the drummer (makes sense, I guess). An old buddy of mine, great drummer, played with Duane Eddy and with the Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose, was the guy who told me about the hi hat. Then I noticed most stages here were set up with the bass player to the drummer's left, where a right handed drummer would set his hi hat.

Check this out, how we chase the beat around, keeping it tight while the song accelerates: the drummer chases the guitar player and I chase him LOL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWJlPoH75Yc




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