Drums Quote by Tommy Lee
“The drums are about gravity. Your hand naturally falls down on the drums as you hit them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Drum Technique, 2005
Gravity guides the natural motion of hands when playing drums.
In simple terms: Gravity directs drum hand motion.
Key Takeaway
Use natural motion.
Themes
music
physics
technique
Mood
focused
energetic
Type
musical
educational
When to use this quote
- drum practice
- live performance
- recording sessions
Key Concepts
percussion
kinematics
muscle memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance gravity with intentional force?
- What exercises enhance control beyond natural fall?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on gravity may limit expressive dynamics.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)