I'm trying to get a rock band together. I have a guitar player,singer, and bass player. how can i find a drummer and another guitar player?
208419
drummer is always the hard part. It takes a few months to get decent at guitar and like 5 years to get decent at drums.  Most slackers don't stick with it. when you find a drummer thats at all good, treat them like gold.
611353
It depends upon their popularity and dependability.\n\nAbout $50 per member is a good standard starting price, but already playing some venues.\n\nIf you are asking on the behalf of the band...well, they need to start out very cheap, if not for free, then as they get popular, then they can afford to ask a higher price and turn down people that don't want to pay that.\n\nI know the bars and stuff in my area pay $50 to $150 per member, for 2 nites, already established with a following.\n\nMost generally, what is the use of having a band in if they have no following, you know?  It's not just to have live music...they want butts in the seats.
266677
sure, would be glad to help;my son has his own band too, best wishes to you!!
439104
it depends what kind you want, like a rock band( guitar, bass, drums, keyboard)? orchestra? the kinds(percussion, woodwind, brass, strings) or specific( saxophone, trumpet, snare drum, cello).
398266
I doughnut know. But I guess maybe drummer sounds better that drummist. IDK lol thx 4 2 points
361724
Guitar is cool but you really gotta have a feel for it and if you don't, it's more difficult. But everyone looks cool playing drums. I would get those.
533888
well im not a drummer.......im a bassist...but my father and my brother are drummers......anyway,drums are alway expensive in my opinion.....im sure you dont want to hear that,but for all the parts you need....i would definitly shop around for used items......before you buy.....do a search for a drummer website....where its nothing but drummer sharing product information........ive been doing this with bassist forums and found out all kinds of information and advice......its been an incredible help........you should be able to get all your feed back for such a site......neway,i know i wasnt a big help,but good luck and keep music your salvation.......
401795
You need to broaden your listening a little bit.  Knowing the genres will help you figure them out.  Look at the bands in any particular genre and see what their sound has in common. :-)
583351
one game me and my friends play is what we call hte Band Game. it goes like this;\n\ni would start w/a band such as Green Day, then they would have to find a band that starts with the last letter of the previous band. it's fun. so here's an example.\n\nGreen Day\nYellow Card\nDriven\nNews Boys\nSuper Chick\n\nand so on, whoever can't think of a band loses. you can play with as many people as you like.
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Try the attached link. They have everything you can think of about bands and band members.
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find a style of music or an artist that you all enjoy or are influenced by, then just get everyone together in a garage or a basement and play till your fingers hurt. it is a lot of fun. I suggest that you try and cover a few doors songs with the keyboardist. \n     make sure that your amps are loud enough for the drummer to hear, if not then it is likely that you will be out of time alot.\n     I also suggest that you do not worry about gigs right now, unless you are all really good now and comforatable playing with each other.\n     I also think that you should try to find a singer and mabie a bass player, the singer is for singing(duh) and the bass player will help keep time along with the drummer.\n     i started my own band and we had a keyboardist but the drummer could not hear him so it did not work out. \n     you should also get earplugs, jam sessions are really loud and you dont want to damage your hearing so you cant listen to music
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Next time your in a concert, if its a medium or small venue, stay when it ends until everyone leaves. You might get a chance, its how my friend met them.\n\nOr you can show up really early. Sometimes they let fans meet the band three hours before the concert starts, but only on like a first come first serve basis or if you have a new CD or something - there's always a catch.\n\nJoin their official fan club and listings and sign up for email notifications. There's got to be something out there for them.
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You should find out who is managing the band and address them. I am sure that the band themselves dont handle every aspect. Then just use a standard business letter.
319013
It would be helpful to know your interests and the names of some of your songs to get ideas started. Is there any particular trait you are all known for, or do you share any hobbies or interests outside of your band? How many members are there? Maybe you could get some ideas from the number of people in your band? Just some suggestions-hope they help.
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In my town, its the local music ( guitar) store.  They sell karaoke and one-man-band equipment.\n\n Music stores will often cater to a certain type of musician ( Country, Rock , Spanish).  Call around and ask questions.\n\nThe folks at the studio should be able to point you in the right direction, too.\n\nGood luck.
591968
Great question. Jam. That's the simple answer. Have them get together and play something slow like a blues in 12/8 time (a la Stevie Ray Vaughn) and pass off solos every 2 or 3 times through the pattern. Everyone will start listening closer, because they will have to ultimately take a solo (sorry bro, i would just lay down the drum beat and not solo). Once everyone is listening more and really FEELING the music that they play, find rock songs that they really understand and feel. Jam everytime before you play and you will have a tight band in no time!\n\n- 12 year musician
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Write music and practice.  Have a vision for yourself first... then you can bring people into it.  Post ads or check flyers at music stores.  It's going to be trial and error for awhile to find the right musicians.  You'll know when you find the right ones.