Fake plastic trees - Radiohead

Nutshells - Alice in chains

Something - ziggy original

My first area of innovation was to use more bell related rhythm drum patterns, not only using the ride but crash bells to add a more diverse dynamic to the track. This will be created by using the bells almost as a replacement for crash hits during segments in which I feel the crash is too loud and overpowering to use.

Areas I have used it in, I have so far used this idea for the pre chorus of dreams and the intro of naive.

Adding this has helped manage the volume levels, a problem I struggled with, and maintain a consistent flow to the track. The bell creates a higher ring then using a splash hit on the cymbals, as well as a cleaner tone and a more vibrant sound to match the quieter moments in our music. The splash would be too overpowering where as the bell stands out but does not drown out other noise.

As well as this, I am using more innovation with my kick and snare patterns throughout the songs, changing during each segment as well as using a more punchier pattern throughout the verses. This comes from my influence of metal as the kick and snare has a large impact on the songs on which I enjoy the most. I have changed the patterns to match the guitar chords and strum changes more accurately to add more significance to these changes in the songs.

As well as individual practice, I will practice with my band 2 times a week.

My SMART target is to use more toms for my drum fills, I will measure this by having a fill for the chorus that uses at least 2 toms and the snare.

For track 2 - For track 2 I decided to not learn the original drum track for the song. Instead I have played along and leant the song off of how the band play the song. This decision was made to bring a more natural feel to the cover and to make the song feel as original as possible. Playing relatively similar to the original track, I have achieved a good balance of authenticity and originality through my use of adaption.

Track 3 - For track 3 it was quite difficult to include myself into this track as it was a house song with pre recorded digital drums. The way I slotted myself into the track was a snare roll during the build up to the drop, and after the drop a simple kick, snare and floor tom drum pattern to the same rhythm of the track. This was difficult to achieve at first but after a few practices I managed to play it well.

As well as this, I will stretch before and after practice and shows to keep my body healthy and so I cannot injure myself. This will be good to prevent long term injuries which would majority impact my career and the band. To help prevent this even further, breaks will be taken at every practice and I will always have water present throughout any time wen playing the drums.

Track 2 - Dream Fleetwood mac

Track 3 - in works

No smoking in the rehearsal space - The rehearsal spaces are an indoor area which would not only be illegal to smoke in, but also dangerous. Sound insolation on the walls are very flammable meaning the building could be heavily damaged, but also smoking is unhealthy and can affect our performance on stage and during practice as it damages your lungs.

No liquids by equipment - Liquids ca easily spill especially if not sealed correctly which is easy to do. To prevent damage to the equipment and the site, no drinks are permitted near any of equipment to prevent any accidents.

Cable management - Cables can be a big tripping hazard which can lead to injury if you were to fall. To prevent this all cables will be properly used and managed, an examples of this is coiling cables after use and under microphone stands while in use. As well as this to not have any cable raised above the floor if spread across the room.

Public transport - instead of getting to venues by Uber or a personal car we will take a train or bus. This will be better cheaper and better for the environment, however slightly less convenient.

Using recycled paper - This will be done when creating posters to promote our shows.

Using recycled gear - Using older gear that still works not only sounds better, but it also means less new gear gets produced and brought which is better for the environment and also cheaper to do.