Thread: Un-written rules of the drum
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Old 02-26-2007, 08:32 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by suthernwaterbird View Post
I stilll wanna know why everything has to be so complicated...Again, singing is so simple.. There aren't really rules, they're more like guidlines. More like taking a little time to prepare yourself, before you go out there. Kinda have an idea of maybe some songs you plan on bustin out, so that you're prepared when it comes around to you. Really, standing, or sitting there is going to be different beliefs across the country, that's the way it is, so don't argue about it, kinda like making a muslim go to church. You can't change anyone's mind from their own faith. Eating, I was taught is ok, because your sharing life with that drum, good times. That's what makes the atmosphere. Maybe, put a little food out for that drum while you eat. Just how I was raised, not saying it's right. As far as clothes go, as long as I keep my belt on, my hat forward and sing, then I guess I'm ok. Cussing well, it's pretty disrespectful, I mean you know for the drum and the women, and anyone older sitting there. This is why we have our NDN EBONICS..like
AAAYYYYEE or SHIIIII...
Like I said I don't think they should be considered rules, more really like guidlines...
jus me..and I'm nobody but myself...just another singer.

SWB,

Even as a young singer...like myself...you make some very valid points. I mentioned to a friend of mine today that all these "rules" (which are really more like life lessons) should be characterized as general life behaviors...just another reminder of how to behave one's self. Like you said...different areas/regions...folks do it differently. Soooooooooo...when in Rome, do as in Rome & BE HUMBLE about it!

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